Tuk-tuks are a common mode of transportation in certain parts of Asia, especially in Thailand. Tuk-tuks are basically rickshaws, but the name came to be because of the sound their engines produce. This digitally-rendered tuk-tuk that we see here, however, won't come with any form of engine noise, but could this concept be a viable option for Asian cities in the future, and what about in other parts of the world like America and Europe?

Firstly, why do tuk-tuks exist in the first place? Due to their small size, tuk-tuks are able to nip through narrow Asian city streets such as those you would encounter in Bangkok. Unfortunately, from what we're seeing here, this electric tuk-tuk that was digitally rendered by Encho Enchev seems to be on the larger side of things. While no dimensions have been specified, the chunky tires and its long, radically-designed body suggest that this is far longer than your typical Asian tuk-tuk, which would make it perfect for navigating larger European and American cities.

Additionally, tuk-tuks are very space-efficient. Without the need to comply to crash safety regulations, tuk-tuks are pretty much an open-air affair, with only a roof serving as your protection from the elements. This electric tuk-tuk for the future, however, comes with doors that open upward and even an interior that's chock full of amenities. As a result, only one passenger can fit inside the vehicle.

Based on the lack of a driver's area, this electric tuk-tuk is probably a self-driving one, and this enabled the designer to create a dining table. The sole passenger of this electric tuk-tuk then sits on a pod where they can relax and watch movies or do work while on the move. Luxurious it may be, but it's not going to be practical enough for carrying people or cargo, because behind the passenger's pod is a bed and a couple of shelves for storage.

When it's time to disembark, the pod where the passenger sits can whirr down the tuk-tuk and thus make it easier to get out of the vehicle. All of its complex machinery will also make this tuk-tuk very expensive for commercial use around Asian cities, not to mention more intensive when it comes to keeping all of its parts in tip-top shape. Tuk-tuks are simple for a reason, and that's because they're singlehandedly meant to be used to make money by providing affordable mass transportation.

This electric tuk-tuk, however, wasn't designed for mass transportation. Instead, it's a glimpse of what future personal transport could be like. With its chunky all-terrain tires, this tuk-tuk is meant for more than just Asian cities. You can travel to the mountainside or the woods and have a nice dinner under the stars. Its bed and numerous shelves will be perfect for when you want to use this tuk-tuk when you want to go camping. It's basically your own personal bedroom on wheels.

While this tuk-tuk will probably never hit commercial mainstream status, it's still fun to see how someone can reinvent the tuk-tuk not for mass transport, but for personal use that will let you explore the great outdoors without leaving the comforts of your own bedroom.