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Loop Vignette : Eco-Friendly and Lightweight 2-Seater Electric Car for Next Generation

TheFuture — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:51:52 +0000

Loop Vignette is an eco-friendly and lightweight 2-seater concept electric car designed for the next generation riders aiming to customize the mobility ideas with more closely associated lifestyle products, technological gadgetry and the Internet. The outcome is therefore a brand new, sophisticated, fun, desirable and most significantly affordable experience which the target customer can relate to.

The design comprises both economic and technical efficiency. The chassis is covered in an unpainted swappable plastic skin, which eliminates the painting stage. The placement of the rear wheels within the rear quarter panel offer improved aerodynamics. The rear and front façade of the car contains thin-film OLEDs under the colored polycarbonate surfaces, through which users can personalize parameters like day-running lights or graphically expressing themselves by adding custom decals. This feature will also eliminate the need of placing individual lights for turn indicators or brakes.

The dashboard has been kept minimal for individual movable components; rather it contains a huge touch screen where most of the interactions between the car and the rider will take place. While driving, users can keep their other works going on through the internet connectivity and share their driving experience through social networking websites.

Designer : Irwan Azhari

Volkswagen L1 Concept Car : 1 Liter of Fuel for 100 Kilometers

TheFuture — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:30:25 +0000

The Volkswagen L1 is a concept car, designed in a fuel efficient way that can propel around 100 kilometers or 62 miles by using one liter of fuel. Recently the designers have prepared a prototype of this car by combining great aerodynamics, supremely efficient powertrain and lightweight engineering.

The powertrain of the VW has been furnished with two-cylinder, turbo-diesel 39-hp engine with a 14-hp electric motor. Besides, the car comprises a stop/start mechanism and a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission through which it can quickly reach 100 mph, while dropping the fuel economy to an extraordinary 1.38 liters per 100 km.

Aerodynamics of the front-wheel-drive L1 is optimized by a two-seat layout where occupants can seat in a row. Therefore, the car is relatively long, extremely slim and quite low comparing other traditional cars. The body is made of carbon fiber, making it lightweight of merely 838 pounds.

From : VW via wcf

Viu : 3 Wheel Electric Concept Car for 2 Persons

TheFuture — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:18:02 +0000

Viu is a futuristic concept car that has been designed with a living feel and has given the sensation about not only its aesthetic like a motorbike, but comprehensive safety of a 4 wheeled car. This lighter and smaller vehicle comprises more aerodynamics to make it more efficient and environmentally friendly with its 2 electric engines that never emit anything bad at all. The sporty and technologic outlook enables wheels, suspension or rear suspension to be seen in action from the driving position inside. Moreover, cameras with the floating rear view mirrors, air side intakes, aggressive LED front lights and carbon fiber elements have given the car an innovative and dynamic image.

The interior of VIU was designed aiming the needs of the future users by serving as a living means of transportation. The design of the dashboard stimulates the eye with two lateral LED lights that indicates an efficient driving meter and a tachometer. The 1+1 sitting arrangement of the car offers the exciting movement of a motorcycle together with the safety of a closed car. As the road turns, the car cabin inclinates with the turn and the back seat rotates following the turn to offer maximum driving excitement to the driver.

Up the drivers seat, there is a fan to blow on the drivers back and shoulders to motivate him and to provide an excitingly fresh environment during the hot season when moisture accumulate on the seat, another air fan is there to dissipate the moisture. The steering wheel is actually a drumming pad, which can jam in the speakers when the user drums on the wheel spontaneously. This extremely cost-effective vehicle will cost five cents only with Eneloop batteries for one month, eight hours a day use.

Designer : Quim Vila-Masana Mas

Ghost Concept Motorcycle was Inspired by “Ghost Rider” and Flying Falcon

TheFuture — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:24:32 +0000

Ghost is a concept bike that features precise aerodynamics in its unique and functional design. The bike has been designed keeping huge similarities with a flying falcon and was inspired from the bike tribute of ‘Ghost Rider’. The designer has put his ideas of his young and reckless mind into paper to create this wonderful thrilling bike that can offer un-parallel fun to those who are really in need for speed.

Designer : Muhammad Imran

Peugeot Vers Concept Car Provides Users for Maximum Opportunity To Be Dynamic

TheFuture — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:37:04 +0000

The Vers concept car is designed to provide users the maximum opportunity to be dynamic. The design allows the driver to raise the vehicles position just like a pedestrian for riding in urban areas, making it possible to park in any direction and easy to handle in the busy traffic. On the other hand, when Vers is riding in speedways, the driver is able to reduce the height of the car to get better aerodynamics of the vehicle and lessening the center of mass.

This electrically powered futuristic concept vehicle houses two passengers and includes four motors, one for each wheel, which will let the wheels to swivel on its center by inverse rotation. These motors are located inside every wheel and the wheel rims are designed to act like a propeller to keep the system cool. Besides, another motor exists in the center pivot that provides the required power to change the appearance of the car, like opening the trunk door or modifying the seat arrangements.

The dimension of this car is 1.75 x 1.75 meters approx. when it is in compact mode. By using a geometry stimulated from the ‘bioarchitecture’ of a moving cat, this hybrid formed car changes its attitude with his postures.

Designer : David Vega

Reebok Vector O Bat Features 3 Holes Above The Grip to Increase Swing Speed

TheFuture — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:35:19 +0000

Vector O Bat is a pure aerodynamics concept that incorporates innovative Rev-O-lution Bat Technology yet so simple technique for stunning functionality. Key features of this bat include handle durability, less drag, bat performance and extraordinary vibration reduction. The O-bat has been comprehensively tested and proven its less drag, more distance and faster speed features and has engineered aiming those players who use power and speed to drive the ball. The entire swing pattern of this bat provides increased swing speed than other traditional bats by using the Reebok VR950 Alloy Performance Matrix. It offers the stiffest handles by including the Thread Locking System Connection Technology System. [Buy it here]

Designer : Reebok [Buy it here]

Calypso Sports Car Concept is Inspired by A Shark

TheFuture — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:11:45 +0000

Calypso is a concept sports car with aggressive and strong but yet simple design line inspired by the sharks. The cutting edge simple design of this single-seater sports car has made it unusual from others. But the key amazing feature of this car is the pulled out rear-view mirrors from the cars hood which will not only improve aerodynamics but the visual elegance of this car will also achieve a new level. This extraordinary rear-view mirror also includes left and right indicator light that allows easier and better sight for the other drivers. Altogether, the combination of stylish white body with black tinted glass, this car will be appreciated by any sports lovers.

Designer : Apostol Tnokovski

Fuel Cell Scooter Concept by Chengli Hung

TheFuture — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:50:10 +0000

This scooter bike powered with fuel-cell has the potential to present a better future private transportation vehicle which features better usage, less pollution, more fun and more freedom. This is a small scooter but have a large integrated storage area and an optional storage compartment in the mid-section of the scooter. The flexible steering handlebar allows the scooter to transform into a more potent motorbike for higher speeds which improves the aerodynamics of this vehicle and brings more pleasure of riding. The front wheel is bigger than the rear one and features high performance hydraulic breaks and heavy duty suspensions.

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Designer : Chengli Hung

Renault Megane Coupe Concept with Sliding Doors That Reach Upwards

TheFuture — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:12:49 +0000

Renault is a leading car manufacturing company of France and is known for their unique and futuristic designs. Their latest car, Megane Coupe is really a masterpiece. The design of the car is compatible with aerodynamics. It’s a four-sitter car with sliding doors that reach upwards. The interior of the car is equipped with digital simulation technology. The gear system is semiautomatic and it also has adjustable steering wheel mounted on paddle shift. The suspension is superb with adjustable dampers. The tires of this car are from the renowned Michellin tires making the car to run on any surfaces. This car also has roof mounted air ducts.

Designer : Renault

Shape-Shifting Car Concept from Rinspeed

TheFuture — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:23:55 +0000

The main attraction of the Geneva Motor Show would be the iPhone controlled, wild shape-shifting electric concept car by the Swiss auto tuner Rinspeed. This car can change its shape according to the number of passengers with a simple touch to an iPhone application. The streamlined one-seater rear end is able to form space for two more people if requirement arises. By maximizing aerodynamics, the adjustable rear end preserves energy. According to Frank Rinderknecht, the founder of the company, the idea is to create smooth, lightweight and efficient individual mobility that is able to understand the driver’s requirement.

Designer : Rinspeed