City Transformer, EV tech disruptor from Israel, has selected SEGULA Technologies as its engineering development partner. The move will see the two companies use their expertise, know-how and innovation in further developing the pioneering all-electric foldable CT-1 microcar.
The agreement represents another major milestone in City Transformer’s journey, which first started in 2014. With its extensive global network and its cutting-edge expertise in the automotive industry, SEGULA will support the CT-1 development team across all aspects of design, engineering and technology implementation. SEGULA’s input into the project will also extend to prototype as well as pre-production testing of the CT-1, including homologation and final validation in preparation for market launch.
Across the last eight years, City Transformer engineering teams have steadfastly advanced and optimized the CT-1 concept, to the point that the development program is now on its seventh-generation microcar iteration.
In the first stage of the collaboration with SEGULA’s engineers based in France, Germany, Israel and Australia, a feasibility phase will be undertaken that is expected to conclude later this year.
Commenting on the collaboration, Dr Asaf Formoza, City Transformer CEO, said: “We created the CT-1 based on our vision of what smart urban mobility could – and should – become. In a short amount of time we have designed, developed and homologated CT-1 prototype vehicles as we look to make our vision a reality. But to bring to market an innovative product such as the CT-1 is no easy task – and especially for a young start-up like City Transformer. It’s this awareness, focus and dedication that has got us to where we are today.
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- Pioneering mobility start-up joins forces with global engineering powerhouse to further the development of breakthrough all-electric foldable microcar
- Partnership spans the entire development phase – from concept stage through to start of production
- City Transformer’s first model – the CT-1 – is the world’s first all-electric microcar that transforms its chassis to outsmart traffic and fit tight spaces
- CT-1 scheduled for series production in 2024