Hidden displays and self-cleaning surfaces are just a few of the features the car interior of the future could offer passengers as fully autonomous shared mobility solutions continue to be developed.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, an automotive interior supplier, has unveiled a rideshare concept called the Experience in Motion demonstrator 2020 (XiM20). The pod-like vehicle features a dual-zone layout with an airy space at the front with two seats offering views through the large curved windshield, and at the rear there is a lounge-like cocoon for privacy.

The interior concept has the ability to customize its experience to the passenger’s journey through an array of technology including smart surfaces.

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ZF has presented its sMotion active suspension system, which uses actuators to control all wheel movements independently to virtually eliminate all body movements and ill effects of road imperfections. Although the system can be applied to any passenger car, it is especially beneficial to AVs, where it will mean passengers don’t necessarily have to pay attention to the road to avoid motion sickness.

The sMotion system features a compact electric motor-pump with integrated electronics that operates as a bi-directional actuator on each wheel. Based on data from environmental sensors such as cameras, these actuators can raise and lower the shock absorber piston rod to control each wheel individually.

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