ASCII.jp What will happen to society and EV in 2040? "International Student 'Social EV' Design Contest 2022" held

Thinking about our society and the future of EVs together

On January 20, 2022, an online press conference was held announcing the opening of the International Student “Social EV” Design Contest 2022. It was implemented. This is a contest for students sponsored by the Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (APEV).

Assuming 2040, the concept of the "International Student 'Social EV' Design Contest 2022" is to design a social design and an EV at that time.

The Association for the Advancement of Electric Vehicles (APEV) is a predecessor of the Electric Vehicle Promotion Association, which was established in 2010 by Mr. Soichiro Fukutake, former Chairman of Benesse (currently Honorary Advisor). It is an organization that disseminates information such as EV commercialization for the purpose of EV popularization. Created and announced guidelines for conversion EV.

One of the association's activities is this contest. Until now, it has been held four times every two years since the first in 2013 under the name of "International Student EV Design Contest". Every year, entries are received by spring, and after going through the first and second screenings, final screenings and announcements have been made in time for the Tokyo Motor Show in autumn or early winter. Originally, the 5th contest was to be held in 2021, but it was postponed due to the corona disaster. Once again, it was announced that it will be held in 2022, the first time in three years.

On January 20th, a press conference was held online to announce the “International Student “Social EV” Design Contest 2022”. At the end of the conference, a commemorative photo was taken with all the participants.

By the way, the past 4 contests were purely design contests, but this time there will be a big change. It is predicted that the relationship between cars and society will change significantly in the future, as "gasoline car sales will be banned by 2035" and "carbon neutral by 2050" will become a hot topic. Therefore, "From the construction of the design of society itself, that is, the ideal form of 'social design', the participants, the sponsoring companies, and APEV will work together to improve the theme of the ideal form of EV mobility. I want to come up with a solution."

The best prize of the contest held in 2019. "COCOON EV-SCHOOL" by HAL Tokyo. The concept is that the upper part of the vehicle can be separated and used as a monitor and a school for children.

Specifically, it was decided to evaluate "social design in 2040 (problem discovery) + concept (solution) + design (visual as explanation)". Students who enter will be required to “summarize the social background of 2040”, “assemble a concept (story) from the consideration”, and “attach a visual that can visualize the concept”.

In addition, we are also focusing on "human resource development" this time, and we are planning workshops and internships at companies during the period.

The judging committee consists of Chairman Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tadao Ando, ​​Keiko Ihara, Jiang Huang, Kei Takeoka, Hiroko Matsumoto, Patrick Le Quemont, Rei Wakita, and Tajima. 9 members of Mr. Nobuhiro. Not only car designers, but also architects, artists, directors of automobile manufacturers, journalists, etc.

Regarding the schedule of the contest, entries will start in February, with the first judging in June, the workshop in July, the second judging in August, the workshop in September, and the final judging and awards in October. Yes, and the general exhibition is scheduled after November. You can also see works from past competitions on the official website of the contest.

The Best of 2017 Award. "EV ZERO" from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China. The idea is to construct urban transportation in three dimensions instead of two dimensions.

What do students think about future society and EV? We look forward to announcing the results in October.

Born September 15, 1966. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture. Graduated from Kokugakuin University. After graduating from university, worked at an editorial production company that produces general magazines, women's magazines, PR magazines, and books. Independent at the age of 28. Gradually into the automobile-related field. In 2003, he participated in the official JAF one-make race (Mazda Roadster Party Race). We offer a wide range of services, from new car introductions to interviews with people and mechanical reports. His motto is to explain things that are difficult to see, such as engineering, concepts, and attractions, in an easy-to-understand and deep way.

Recently, he has been focusing on new technologies and environmental issues. Conducts overseas motor show coverage three to four times a year. I have been covering SA/PA eating tours once a month for about 10 years. Member of the Association of Automotive Journalists of Japan (AJAJ), Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Certificate of Environmental Society (ECO Test).

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