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LEGO Racers Lamborghini Gallardo Review

TheFuture — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:50:02 +0000

LEGO is one of the leading premium toy manufacturers with numerous products around and many more waiting to be launched. Their product range is always lovable to all range of kids and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is one of the most playful set with various playing options to offer. This remarkably detailed 1:17 scale model features real looking Lamborghini Gallardo car with opening doors and engine cover which is able to offer sheer fun to your kids solely or with friends. The authenticity has been down with the eminent Lamborghini rims and includes detailed and easy to follow instructions for rebuilding a spyder Gallardo or coupe Gallardo with retractable top.

The dimensions of the vehicle are 10.5 inches long, 4.5 inches wide and 3 inches high and contain 741 pieces of 1:17 scale models including levels of real Lamborghini to give it an even more realistic look. This amazing playset is perfect for children of 9 to 14 years old. This is also great for christmas gift. [Buy it here]

From : Lego [Buy it here]

E-Board Tracker Bike : A Small, Funny, and Eco Friendly Motorbike

TheFuture — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:43:30 +0000

The Eboard Tracker concept doesn’t focus on just a transport vehicle, rather the designer has envisioned it as an eco-friendly, small and funny motorbike that can run at up to 30 mph and ensures better twisting around the corner of the street with its compact and light design. This bike contains hand throttle instead of traditional electric pedaling and features light, simple and optical flowing frame. A beam girder from section-I and hydro-formed tubes welded together in order to strengthen the steering head. The handlebar is shaped like an ace-bar which is fully adjustable and includes a cycle computer on top with speed, battery status and estimated remaining battery capacity readings.

This bike features a very close to “vintage racer” look with its regenerative breaking and a hub battery since they are similar to a set of drum brakes. The chain is swapped for a carbon shaft, bevel drive and nylon hypoid gears enclosed in right swing arm. Behind the pedal shafts, a small six speed cassette type remains hidden and comes operational if the battery becomes flat any time. Both pedals are lockable at 180 degrees and can be used as foot pegs

Designer : Jean François Vicente

Mercedes Benz Formula Zero Concept for The World of Motor Sports Racing

TheFuture — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:05:17 +0000

Out of so many releases by Mercedes Benz, this has been the most unseen model of racing car. This car is named as Formula Zero, thereby featuring a new concept in the world of motor sports racing. Unlike a normal racing car, it is fitted with an elevation so as to provide an extra thrust to the wind consequently making it more difficult for the drivers to maintain the efficiency of the car. Hence, energy efficiency will be the integral part of sports with this Formula zero racing Car. Entire new concept of racing has been evolved, combining the thrill of formula one and the theory of track dynamics.

[Press Release]
Mercedes-Benz Formula Zero
Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center of North America

Luxury racing arrives in the Formula Zero Racer by incorporating the thrill of Formula One, the track dynamics of the bobsled or luge, and the grace and efficiency of yacht racing.

Reminiscent of the Mercedes Benz racing heritage of the 1930’s, the Formula Zero Racer is loaded with technology designed to extract the maximum thrust from the electric hub motors, aero-efficient solar skin and high-tech rigid sail.

Each team is allocated the same amount of stored energy and it is left to the teams and drivers to manage the variables to win the race. The winner is determined by total elapsed time combined with the energy efficiency factor.

Spectators at the Mercedes Benz Formula Zero racing Series are treated to a new dimension of racing as the transparent track is visible from all perspectives – even from below!

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Designer : Alan Barrington, George Yoo, Kevin Verduyn via IGreenSpot

Environmentaly Friendly BMW Hydrogen Salt Flat Racer Concept

TheFuture — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:08:24 +0000

This design is nothing less than a rocket with four wheels, ready to accelerate. BMW has come up with a hydrogen powered design which is racer based on the basis of reuse. This concept car was presented in 2008 LA Auto Show Design Challenge Competition. Ordinary materials like barbeque lids and old oil barrels are used as the components of Hydrogen Salt Flat Racer. BMW has tried its best to bring forward an environment friendly racer car. The wheels are gel-nylon for obligatory flex that allows tires to be airless and re-treaded. Overall, it is a nice design for all those who believe in using a unique concept car.

Designer : BMW Group Designworks USA

Terminator’s Car : Mercedes Benz Silverflow

TheFuture — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:38:17 +0000

What is Mercedes Benz Car Concept in the next 50 years ? LA Auto Show Design Challenge gave you the answers. Still remember terminator 2 ? T-1000 another Skynet robot, made of liquid metal. That is the concept that brought by Mercedes Benz Silverflow. You can change the body of your car easily. This futuristic car with a super sleek designed inspired by Merc racers of yore.

According to Mercedes Benz : “After the market was flooded with cheap carbon fiber from China in the early 2020s, Mercedes-Benz engineers went on the hunt for a new material that would be exclusive enough for automobiles crowned with the silver star.”. Is this going to be just imagination ?