L'argus Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year Award 2008 - Design Contest
Deadline: November 5, 2007
Traffic flow is an issue for most of today's cities. There are differences from one city to another in terms of topography, city planning, traffic flow planning or even local culture, but all cities share the problem of goods delivery. Besides their differences, cities often have similar issues: increasing urbanisation and urban density, out-dated equipment, expanding service sectors... Added to this, development is often restricted due to the requirement of preserving the cities' historical centres.The student will first need to select a series of cities, which he/she has grouped on the basis of points they have in common: similar situations, comparable urban problems, same type of issues of urban development and transport (the cities do not necessarily have to be in the same geographical and cultural areas.) You will then list the general obstacles to and the specific problems of goods delivery that people have in these cities. The student will finally suggest an innovative commercial vehicle concept that provides solutions to the problems, justifying his/her choicesThere will be a monetary award for first place and the two runner ups as follows:
First Place (1 winner) = € 3000 and in field work placement in a Design DepartmentSecond Place (1 winner) = € 1500Third Place (1 winner) = € 500
