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AI on wheels: HALF Eden presented at our Vivatech booth

Join us at our shared booth during Vivatech 2024 to see the innovative HALF Eden, an electric L7E version of the renowned Méhari. Gain insights into the development process of the software specifically designed for this vehicle prototype using our all-in-one platform, "Incari Studio."

At the heart of the Région Sud in France, a coalition of complementary companies (Incari Labs, L2concept, Mehari Club Cassis, and Sophia Antipolis) has formed to showcase the major advances made in automotive embedded technologies, particularly with artificial intelligence, at the VivaTech 2024.

Together, we will present our latest demonstrator there, a prototype that merges technological innovation and automotive tradition to redefine the mobility experience in the playful spirit of the French Riviera, with a focus on well-being and entertainment.

The HALF Quadricycle: Converging Advanced Technologies with Tradition

The HALF (Helpful-Affordable-Local-Fun) demonstrator, developed by by L2concept-FactoryUnit in Antibes, showcases a futuristic vehicle interior equipped with innovative technologies to enhance occupant interaction and engagement. The core of this system is an innovative steering wheel with an integrated smartphone at its center, a vertical central touchscreen on the dashboard, and a long display strip running across the dashboard to the base of the windshield.

Thanks to Incari Studio, our all-in-one HMI software development platform, every graphic animation, every function is intuitively integrated, allowing complete control over displays and equipment via a single user interface.

The HALF (Helpful-Affordable-Local-Fun) demonstrator

Bodywork and Design: EDEN – Homage to the Méhari

In collaboration with Mehari Club Cassis, the demonstrator incorporates body elements from the EDEN, the perfect 100% electric reinterpretation of the legendary Méhari, which marked French automotive history upon its launch in 1968.

To strengthen the connection with the region and add a touch of nostalgia, the front face and headlights are replaced by a dot matrix screen. This screen comes to life through embedded AI technologies, with headlights transforming into expressive eyes, changing expressions based on interactions with occupants and passersby. The quadricycle becomes a true travel companion, endearing and embodying the spirit of the region.

The HALF (Helpful-Affordable-Local-Fun) demonstrator

Future project of the Sophia Antipolis ecosystem: Artificial Intelligence at the wheel

The future of automotive experiences will invite transportation sector players to harness artificial intelligence capable of generating intelligible experiences for all and adaptive content in real-time, specifically responding to situations and occupant requests. This innovation promises to transform every journey into a unique and personalized experience, tailored to the needs and desires of each driver and passenger, making the region more accessible, safer, and enhancing the magic of the visited places.

The HALF (Helpful-Affordable-Local-Fun) demonstrator

With this demonstrator, we are not just following technological evolution; we are shaping it.

Join us at VivaTech from May 22 to 25, 2024, to discover what innovation means at the Sophia Antipolis campus, driving the iconic vehicles of the Méhari Club Cassis. Our booth, located in the SUD Region space Hall 1-B30, will be your window to the future of mobility imagined by the players in the Région Sud.

Contact us for more information or to arrange a personalized meeting during the show. 

Incari, Alexander Grasse,
Incari Labs, Celso Albuquerque,

Alexander Grasse, Celso Albuquerque

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How Incari enables the transition to a zero-emission era

As passionate automotive enthusiasts, we eagerly anticipate the future of mobility. The "European Green Deal" has redefined this future on paper: By 2050, there should be no net emissions of greenhouse gases. The automotive industry plays a central role here and faces significant challenges in implementation.

Transitioning production to electric vehicles is just one measure; but what happens to all the existing ice (internal combustion engines) cars when comprehensive climate protection measures, such as environmental zones, significantly hinder or even make their use impossible?

To address these and many other automotive questions, industry leaders and innovators gather at Automotive Europe in Munich to exchange ideas and set the course for the years to come. We will also be there and look forward to exchanging knowledge and discovering synergies.

How Incari Studio simplifies the conversion of vehicles

For many years, Incari has been working to support the automotive industry in the challenging task of the mobility transition. With our All-in-One HMI development platform, Incari Studio, we offer a solution to make existing vehicles usable in the emission-free era.

Together with R-Fit, a specialized French company focusing on car conversions, we have demonstrated, using a Mehari Eden, what the future holds for classic automobiles. The goal: to electrify a classic vehicle, save resources, and gather valuable experience in conversion.

Together, we developed a completely new digital dashboard for the iconic Mehari Eden. All analog functions were replaced with digital ones, and a completely new dashboard was installed. As a result of this project, components over 50 years old were seamlessly integrated with modern electric drive and a digital user experience. What works for classics can also be applied to newer vehicles.

Our HMI development platform, Incari Studio, is key to a new digital instrument cluster

With Incari Studio, we offer an HMI development solution for creating digital cockpits, a crucial component of converted vehicles. Our solution enables existing vehicles to be equipped with modern software, ensuring compliance with associated regulations. In this way, we assist automotive companies in successfully addressing the challenges of mobility transition and collectively taking a step toward climate neutrality.

Let’s exchange thoughts and find synergies at Automotive Europe

We’re excited to meet and to connect with you at Automotive Europe, exchanging solutions, and jointly paving the way toward a sustainable automotive industry.

  • When? 22nd-23rd May 2024
  • Where? Hilton Munich Park

Feel free to contact Mike Zutz () from the Incari team anytime and meet us in person at Automotive Europe.

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Retrofit Renaissance: R-FIT, Design 1880, and Incari forge a new future of vintage vehicles

We are witnessing a rekindling love for classic cars as the surge in retrofitting, primarily focused on electrification, gains momentum. Embracing this wave are R-FIT, Design 1880, and Incari, collaborating to redefine the experience of iconic vintage vehicles. Steering their sights on enhancing the user experience, they are co-developing a state-of-the-art dashboard to modernize iconic cars like the Citroën 2CV, MEHARI and the FIAT 500.

Berlin, Germany – November 1st, 2023

The restomod trend of rejuvenating vintage vehicles with modern technology is now the talk of the town. Design 1880, championing this movement, is passionately modernizing usage standards. Connected to the emerging modes of mobility, including retrofit initiatives strongly supported by the French government, the company has brilliantly crafted the design for R-FIT’s new digital meters.

With Incari spearheading the technological aspect of this venture, they are translating the HMI system from a conceptual state to a tangible reality. By replacing the traditional analog speedometer with a digital screen, the firm ensures drivers are continually equipped with relevant information to optimize their driving experience.

The Epoqu’Auto Salon in Lyon, a convention for vintage automobile enthusiasts, will be the grand stage for this groundbreaking digital meter. Seamlessly integrated into the dashboard, this innovation bestows a contemporary, tech-savvy touch to the vehicles. Retrofit and restomod are set to enchant and astonish all aficionados seeking sustainable mobility. From November 10th to 12th, you can discover more about the shared initiative at Stand O13, Hall 4.

The alliance of R-FIT, Design 1880, and Incari signals a new era in the automobile domain. It is not just a shift towards the future but a blend of the past and the present, promising an unmatched driving experience for all.

 

About R-Fit

R-FIT is an initiative by the MCC AUTOMOTIVE association. Their approved retrofit kits convert classic cars into eco-friendly, emission-free wonders. Rediscover iconic vehicles with sustainable mobility.

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About Design 1880

Design1880 specializes in retrofitting classic cars to electric ones, preserving their iconic look while embracing eco-friendly technology. We prioritize local French suppliers to minimize environmental impact and champion job creation. Central to our ethos is a seamless user experience, integrating modern tech while honoring vintage aesthetics for a retro-modern blend.

About Incari

Incari is a global tech company transforming the HMI sector. Our advanced platform streamlines HMI creation, facilitating quick and cost-effective collaboration between designers and engineers. With a focus on 3D and low-code, we make tech development easier and our AI aims to connect stochastic evaluation with discrete computation.

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