Roof box with perfect aerodynamics

von Nils | Sep. 3, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en)

Basically there are two main driving resistances that prevent us from going infinitely fast: the rolling resistance FRoll and the air resistance FAir. Two forces that act against the driving force of the vehicle on a flat road and literally slow down the car. The mode...

Carbon fiber exit with Cropfiber

von Nils | Juli 6, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en)

With the ASPHALTKIND roof box we want to prove what is possible. It is a technology and material carrier. Profiteer? The client and, in our case, the planet. It was clear from the beginning that we were launching a benchmark product. Detached from all conventions. In...

Range optimized roof box for Tesla, Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQC

von Nils | Juni 26, 2020 | Autobegeistert (en), General, Kompromisslos (en)

Anyone who wants to cover long distances with a roof box on an electric car often faces the following problem: reduced range due to higher air resistance. The charge of an electric car, such as a Tesla, is ideally sufficient for a distance of 500 – 600...

ASPHALTKIND roof box for sports cars

von Nils | Juni 4, 2020 | Autobegeistert (en), Kompromisslos (en), Tests

…and electric cars as well as “normal” sports cars. Just those who want to have the feeling: I may drive with a roof box, but nothing restricts me: “I do not want to compromise on design in any way. The roof box should simply not disturb...

Design process of our roof box

von Nils | Apr. 2, 2020 | General, Kompromisslos (en)

Roof box design is one thing in itselfWhat makes a roof box design?If you look at current models, they are very interchangeable in design. If they stand out, it’s because of exaggerated lines that don’t match the modern design language of the automotive...