“GM believes that as urban areas get more densely populated and more wealth flows to big cities around the world, consumers will want small, efficient vehicles that allow them to maintain their freedom to go where they want instead of opting for public transportation. EN-V stands for electric networked vehicle—along with taking up less space than a traditional car, the EN-V can communicate with other vehicles on the road, avoid pedestrians, and be controlled remotely. The two-seat, two-wheeled pods balance like a Segway; the EN-V project is an evolution of the PUMA concept that was unveiled in 2009 in a joint partnership with Segway. All three of these enclosed creations are based on the same platform, with each different design hailing from one of GM’s styling centers: the red car was designed in Russelsheim, Germany; the blue one was done in Melbourne, and the gray EN-V in Los Angeles.
A combination of vehicle-to-vehicle communication and onboard sensors allows the EN-V to differentiate itself from conventional vehicles beyond its looks. The vehicle can drive autonomously—with or without passengers—and be parked and retrieved remotely using a mobile-phone app. Multiple EN-Vs can form a sort of train, with the lead driver controlling the movement. And the sensors keep them from hitting one another or knocking over pedestrians.”
Full article here: Car and Driver