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The BMW i5 Nostokana marks successful progress in the application of the E Ink technology, by merging it with the world of art. The work of art on wheels, named after the South African artist's son Esther Mahlangu, gives the concept of the BMW Art Car a completely new dimension. Using E-Ink, the fiver's outer skin becomes dynamic, allowing it to change color and display Mahlangu's signature vibrant patterns at the touch of a button. The vehicle that is on the Freeze Los Angeles was presented, but not only represents Mahlangu's artistic vision, but also BMW's technological innovation.
BMW i5 Nostokana
The E-ink foil of i5 Nostokana consists of millions of microcapsules filled with colored particles. By applying an electrical voltage, the arrangement of the particles changes, which can create different color impressions. Compared to the previous one Vision Dee show car, which was equipped with 240 foil segments and a limit of 32 colors per segment, the i5 Nostokana presents with its 1.349 film segments cut by laser represents a significant advance. The segments can be controlled individually, which enables an unprecedented level of detail and variety of colors.
Fascination of modern technology
And another focus in the development of the technology is on Robustness of the film segmentsto ensure their applicability in series vehicles. BMW is intensively exploring the possibility of integrating the technology into future models, expanding the imagination of what automobiles can achieve in terms of customization and design. Esther Mahlangu, known for her artistic contributions to BMW Art Cars, emphasizes the fascination that modern technology has on her art and the opportunities this creates for a new generation of art lovers. Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design, sees the BMW i5 Flow Nostokana as a tribute to the brand's history and a continuation of BMW's global cultural commitment.
Stella Clarke, Research Engineer at the BMW Group, underlines the inspiring effect of Mahlangu's art and the importance of collaboration in realizing dynamic color changes on the body of a BMW. The BMW i5 Nostokana stands not only for a technological innovation, but also for the fusion of art and design through state-of-the-art technology, in which the same becomes art. It is a successful example of how traditional art and modern technology can go hand in hand to create extraordinary and personalized experiences.
BMW i5 Nostokana (G60)
- Technology: E-Ink for dynamic color change
- Number of foil segments: 1.349 Laser cut segments
- Operating Principle: E-Ink film with millions of microcapsules filled with color particles
- steering: Individual control of the segments enables complex patterns and color changes
- Development goal: Increasing the robustness of the film segments for series use
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BMW i5 Nostokana: Revolutionary E-Ink Art Car by Esther Mahlangu!
Photo credit/source: BMW
