The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

bitecars car on the exterior. Additionally, they can be used as solar pan- els. The transparent doors open outwards and look like insect wings. The fluent-looking silver surface and the EQ-typical front mask's bluish luminous accents impress the eyes. In contrast, the warm rose gold of the expressive rim arms is AVTR and technology brand EQ's design language characteristics. Ani- mated object impressions are reinforced in the exterior by light stagings while pulsating fibre optics penetrate the front, side and stern-like nerve pathways, then connect the exterior and interior to make energy and information flow visibly in the wheels known as spires. These stunning woodsprite spires are inspired by the Tree of Souls' seeds that embody nature's intelligence. A woodsprite is similar to a tiny deep-sea jellyfish but floats on the wind like dandelion seeds. The treads and illuminated rim arms merge into a new wheel sculpture, making it look like it has grown organically, while the six organic-looking rim segments are interspersed with blue light guides. They respond to the envi- ronment through colours and can be used as indicators to turn. Final Word What more can we say? Mercedes-Benz has delivered a sci- fi reality within a fluid atmosphere. From its initial futurism experience of advanced connectivity and sustainability at the 2020 CES to the final tangible human-machine connection at the 2021 IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany. It’s astonishing that by simply placing your hand on the centre console, you can toggle the air-con system, control the infotainment or steer the vehicle without a physical steering wheel. Mercedes-Benz is the closest to this immersive fantasy, with more marques exploring cutting-edge car experiences, in- cluding human-machine interactions. Driving a vehicle with- out a conventional steering wheel or controls on a traditional dashboard may seem scary and unprecedented, but the future always brings adaptable unchartered territories. At one time, electric vehicles were never considered, but today they are widely accepted as an alternative to the combustion engine. We have witnessed that Vision AVTR fits nicely in desert envi- ronments like those in the sci-fi films Dune and Mad Max . As it accelerates faster, it projects an aeroplane-like sound with a futuristic feel and ambience. This incredible car is undoubtedly redolent of the Avatar films in every aspect. It demonstrates the extent to which the creative and visionary mind can bring fantasies and ideas to life that benefit human interconnections. www.mercedes-benz.com/en/innovation/concept-cars/vi- sion-avtr