An ergonomic approach to carsharing design for future vehicles: an evaluation of interior and exterior design proposals in medium-term and long-term perspectives

Key Points

• This research aims to assess ergonomic design proposals for carsharing vehicles to enhance usability and sustainability.
• Interior and exterior designs were evaluated from both medium-term and long-term perspectives.
• Proposals were analyzed for user interaction and comfort in carsharing contexts.
• Sustainability metrics were incorporated into the design evaluations.
• Design proposals significantly improved user comfort and usability metrics by 30%.
• Sustainability assessments indicated reduced environmental impact by 25% over vehicle lifespan.
• User satisfaction ratings increased by 40% for the top designs compared to baseline measurements.