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		<title>Luxury WHY Wally-Hermes Yacht Redefines The Art of Living On The Sea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The WHY yacht is a concept yacht dedicatedly focused on bringing luxury living lifestyle on the sea through offering maximum durability, space and cutting-edge technologies at every single turn. The yacht is contained in a triangle shaped hull measuring 58 x 38 meter and the interior is furnished with water resistant buffalo leather with calpinage [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The WHY <a href="http://www.why-yachts.com/" target="_blank">yacht</a> is a concept yacht dedicatedly focused on bringing luxury living lifestyle on the sea through offering maximum durability, space and cutting-edge technologies at every single turn. The yacht is contained in a triangle shaped hull measuring 58 x 38 meter and the interior is furnished with water resistant buffalo leather with calpinage technique. Aside from the 25 meter long seawater pool on the bow, the boat creates a completely flat water surface behind it, similar to an Olympic-size pool where boarders can swim in peace. The boat is powered by a diesel electric engine and a central computer manages the different sources of energy. Moreover, about 900 square meters of photovoltaic surface panel generates a part of the energy that is required to subsist the boat.</p>
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<strong>[Press Release]</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ancona, Italy. September 22, 2009. WHY, Wally Hermès Yachts, today unveils a revolutionary<br />
approach to cruising in motor yachts with the presentation of a full size model of its first born, an<br />
innovative 58 metre-long 38 metre-wide yacht, in Ancona&#8217;s shipyard.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wally Hermès Yachts: a joint-venture.</strong><br />
WHY is the result of the joint-venture signed in June 2008 between Hermès and Wally, to develop a new type of motor yacht redefining the art of living on the sea. The iconic Parisian house and the iconic Monaco yacht brand formed an equal partnership whereby each company is fully involved in all aspects of the conception and design of each project. Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Artistic Director of Hermès says : “When we met, in autumn 2007, Luca Bassani Antivari, President of Wally had thought about asking Hermès to accessorise the interior of one of his boats. I was impressed by the daring of his projects. My instinct was to get on board with him and go and seek out new territories in yacht design, but I had no interest in speed.”</p>
<p>Luca Bassani Antivari explains: “What I’ve always liked about Hermès, aside from its intrinsic quality, is its audacity and radicalism; its desire to go beyond trends, to make no compromises and to maintain the authenticity of the house. Wally shares the same values, ‘Hermès-on-Land’, ‘Wally-on-Sea’: inevitably our paths had to cross.”</p>
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<p><strong>WHY 58&#215;38</strong><br />
The common values of the two brands have led to a first yacht that offers an unparalleled living space at sea. WHY was developed to give life to this concept assembling a team of dedicated talents in design, engineering, and naval architecture.</p>
<p>Then the tried and tested Norwegian Ramform hull characterised by exceptional and unprecedented stability and volume and spotted by Luca Bassani Antivari, revealed itself as the ideal choice to be adapted to the WHY 58&#215;38 project.</p>
<p>Following this unique adaptation, the decks and the interiors were developed in accordance with the fundamental credo of WHY, &#8216;form-equals-function&#8217;. Thus were born other innovations in the world of mega yachts: patios generously flooding the interior with natural light, photovoltaic panels on the glass hull sides, as well as on the roof opening, like Venetian blinds, a 25 metre-long forward end swimming pool, and a 36-metre aft deck beach.<br />
WHY 58&#215;38 offers comfort, privacy, stability, space, independence and sustainability.</p>
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<p><strong>Sustainability</strong><br />
“We are very interested in creating a yacht that will have a low environmental impact”, says Pierre-Alexis Dumas. “Its relationship with the sea must be respectful and easy. WHY intends to offer a new way of moving over water by creating an innovative way of managing and recycling its sources and uses of energy.”<br />
“If you want to go totally ecological, it’s only sailing yacht. The reality is that today, 90 % of the market is powerboats, echoes Luca Bassani Antivari. Our aim is to reduce diesel consumption per year and per yacht: 20 to 30 % for propulsion and 40 to 50 % for generation.”</p>
<p>Thanks to its specific hull, WHY 58&#215;38 requires less power at cruising speed than a boat of equal size. Its diesel-electric propulsion is the most efficient motorisation today, and the surface of the photovoltaic panels, almost 900 square metres, covers most of the boat’s auxiliary system needs.</p>
<p>WHY Research and Development plan to optimize this project’s energy consumption by improving the isolation of the yacht and the heat recovery of its engines, and is also investigating the latest wind energy production and wind propulsion system technologies.</p>
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<p>In comparison to a yacht of the same size, WHY 58&#215;38 has been conceived to reduce drastically its energy consumption, saving up to 200 tons of diesel per year.<br />
The WHY R &amp; D program includes tank testing for hull stability in the SSPA facilities in Sweden, and the construction of a full-scale mock-up in order to allow the design team to fine tune the living areas correctly in accordance with the hull’s unique shape.</p>
<p>“The WHY 58X38 yacht looks very unfamiliar but it remains on a human scale. Space is the greatest luxury on the sea, but I believe the new luxury will be the time to enjoy it”, concludes Pierre-Alexis Dumas.</p>
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<p>Designer : Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Luca Bassani Antivari, Gabriele Pezzini, and MauroSculli</p>
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		<title>Tok and Study Furniture for Students</title>
		<link>http://www.tuvie.com/tok-and-study-furniture-for-students/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reading on bed instead of sitting on a chair in front of table is a usual issue with students. Tok and Study is an innovative furniture specially designed for those who prefer reading on bed with equal functionalities that of a table. This furniture is capable of making the reading environment conducive for studies by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reading on bed instead of sitting on a chair in front of table is a usual issue with students. Tok and Study is an innovative furniture specially designed for those who prefer reading on bed with equal functionalities that of a table. This furniture is capable of making the reading environment conducive for studies by combining dynamism and comfort. The Tok and Study fits both the study with notebooks and study with traditional materials, when lying on a bed or sitting on the couch. The most effective feature of this furniture is you can fold this for space saving when it is not in use.</p>
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<p>Designer : Helder Filipov and Diego Silvério</p>
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		<title>Expressionist PLUS Compact Speaker System from Altec Lansing</title>
		<link>http://www.tuvie.com/expressionist-plus-compact-speaker-system-from-altec-lansing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Expressionist Plus is a compact speaker system that is able to perform incredibly great with MP3 players and computers providing deep, powerful and rich sound. The main objective of this product is to offer enhanced music experience as well as boost the visor of your home interior. The 2” satellites are precisely engineered in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Expressionist Plus is a compact speaker system that is able to perform incredibly great with MP3 players and computers providing deep, powerful and rich sound. The main objective of this product is to offer enhanced music experience as well as boost the visor of your home interior. The 2” satellites are precisely engineered in a stylish manner and adjustable characteristics that can deliver distinct full-spectrum pure sound. Besides, the 5.25” desktop subwoofer will fill your place with deep bass, while saving a considerable amount of space. The ideal place to tuck the small subwoofer is under your desk to get the maximum output. Setting up this speaker system is simple. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BA596W/?tag=tuvie-20" onmouseover="window.status='';return true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buy It Here</a>]</p>
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<p>From : Altec Lansing</p>
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		<title>8 Towers by Single Speed Design Architects</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 8 Towers concept project is crafted by Single Speed Design architects that feature modern, stylish and highly efficient villas that can be seen on all sides by an evenly abstract audience. Before thinking of that project the design team noticed that the general project site-plan is devised an urban scale display system cleverly for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 8 Towers concept project is crafted by Single Speed Design architects that feature modern, stylish and highly efficient villas that can be seen on all sides by an evenly abstract audience. Before thinking of that project the design team noticed that the general project site-plan is devised an urban scale display system cleverly for several different architectural experiments. In this circumstance, their project is different from the conventionally deployed property lines where an audience can’t tread and pedestrian easements persistently surround every lot.</p>
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From this indication, the designers took the prospect to generate a solution that references the local atmosphere and also provides a more prototypical design towards energy savings which can be adapted to other regular building types further than housing. The design proposes eight towers with distinct and separate programs. These are an entry tower, a food tower, a living tower, a gym tower, 2 bathroom towers and 2 bedroom towers. The segregations and strategic connections have been created through the deformation of each tower’s geometry. Such organization of the program permits greater effectiveness, since only one-third of these towers are required and occupied the energy consumption at any given time frame during a diurnal cycle. This system also intensifies the experiential differences between rooms and creates a high porosity level between exterior and interior spaces.</p>
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<p>Designer : <a href="http://www.ssdarchitecture.com/">Single Speed Design</a></p>
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		<title>Antares Lift Portable Track Bicycle</title>
		<link>http://www.tuvie.com/antares-lift-portable-track-bicycle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bike]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antares Lift is an innovative foldable and space saving bicycle concept that was intended for the cycling lovers and green commuter. This concept bicycle is a step away from the traditional mechanical aesthetic and carries in some organic elements that are found in nature. The design gets the inspiration from the orchid leaf and the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Antares Lift is an innovative foldable and space saving bicycle concept that was intended for the cycling lovers and green commuter. This concept bicycle is a step away from the traditional mechanical aesthetic and carries in some organic elements that are found in nature. The design gets the inspiration from the orchid leaf and the outline of a tear drop and some remarkable features includes single-speed drive, rear and front brakes and an integrated set of energy efficient LED tail and headlamps. You can fold the bike by simply lifting up the center frame, let the rear and front wheels roll in near each other and click.</p>
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<p>Designer : <a href="http://www.kawatadesign.com">Hideki kawata</a></p>
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		<title>EPOS Lite Cash Register Concept Design is Inspired by Apple MacBook Air and iPhone</title>
		<link>http://www.tuvie.com/epos-lite-cash-register-concept-design-is-inspired-by-apple-macbook-air-and-iphone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This sleek design is inspired by the Apple MacBook Air and iPhone. It is world&#8217;s lightest digital cash register known as The EPOS-lite. This amazing device is used for use in hospitality stores and is a combination of compact cash register and built-in menu. It helps in saving your time and business reprinting new menu [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sleek design is inspired by the Apple MacBook Air and iPhone. It is world&#8217;s lightest digital cash register known as The EPOS-lite. This amazing device is used for use in hospitality stores and is a combination of compact cash register and built-in menu. It helps in saving your time and business reprinting new menu data. There is built-in food and drink menu with payment options. Not only this, it comes with wireless charging via table it is kept upon. EPOS-lite will not take much of your space on the table and your store will definitely look modern by having this device.</p>
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<p>Designer : <a href="http://www.allportdesign.co.uk/">Stephen Allport</a></p>
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		<title>Nissan Nuvu City Car Concept with Futuristic Dashboard</title>
		<link>http://www.tuvie.com/nissan-nuvu-city-car-concept-with-futuristic-dashboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nissan Nuvu is a concept designed to offer next generation car from Nissan with rear-mounted electric motor and lithium ion battery pack. The design of this concept car is quite unusual and small. For city use, the Nuvu&#8217;s performance is more than adequate. Across the all-glass roof are a dozen of small solar panels. Basically, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nissan Nuvu is a concept designed to offer next generation car from Nissan with rear-mounted electric motor and lithium ion battery pack. The design of this concept car is quite unusual and small. For city use, the Nuvu&#8217;s performance is more than adequate. Across the all-glass roof are a dozen of small solar panels. Basically, natural, organic and recycled materials are used to make its cabin. The steering of the car is very direct for quickness and maneuverability in the city. No one will have any problem in crowded roads and limited parking slots with this tomorrow&#8217;s city car.</p>
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NUVU: RESHAPING THE CITY</p>
<p>Within just a few years, cities all over the world will be at near bursting point. If mankind wants to retain the level of personal mobility it currently enjoys – and if the city is to survive – the only way forward is for a radical rethink of the type of cars driven there. One solution could be a car like Nuvu, designed for the city of the not-too-distant future.</p>
<p>“Nuvu is literally a ‘new view’ at the future of the city car. It is electric, of course, but as far as Nissan is concerned, for tomorrow’s city cars that is a given. No, the most important aspect of Nuvu is the interior design which provides great comfort and space in an intelligent package designed to make best use of our crowded roads and limited parking slots.”</p>
<p>François Bancon, General Manager, Exploratory and Advance Planning Department, Product Strategy and Product Planning Division, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.</p>
<p>At a glance</p>
<p>- 2 +1 seating in compact 3m package<br />
- Unique platform for Nuvu<br />
- Zero emissions from EV drivetrain<br />
- Drivetrain previews production EV due soon<br />
- X-By-Wire control for all dynamic functions<br />
- Extensive use of natural, organic and recycled materials<br />
- An urban oasis complete with its own tree inside, which…<br />
… provides shade for the interior, and<br />
… generates solar energy via its ‘leaves’</p>
<p>Overview<br />
There is about to be a seismic shift in the urban landscape. Within the next five to seven years, some 55 percent of the world’s population will live in the city, threatening total gridlock. Unless something is done, the irony of the phrase ‘personal mobility’ will be self-evident.</p>
<p>Look around at the cars in a typical city traffic jam today and the vast majority will have only one occupant and four empty seats. Some might have two occupants, a few three. But find one with four occupants or more and you’ll be doing very well.</p>
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<p>Today, we buy a family car knowing that we’ll only ever need to use it to its full potential one or perhaps two percent of the time. Tomorrow, things will be different. Tomorrow, things have to be different.</p>
<p>“There is a new generation coming up who, finally, are questioning why we do the things we do. They are asking themselves, for example, why they are buying a large car when they know that for 99 percent of the time they will be in it on their own,” says François Bancon, General Manager, Exploratory and Advance Planning Department, Product Strategy and Product Planning Division, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.</p>
<p>“It is our job to provide personal transportation that is better suited to people’s needs and to what the environment – in all senses – can cope with.”</p>
<p>Nissan’s vision for the future of urban transportation is encapsulated in Nuvu, a ‘new view’ of the type of car we will be driving in the middle of the next decade. Compact – it’s just 3 metres long – Nuvu is a concept vehicle with unique 2+1 seating. It is aimed at urban dwellers who don’t want to compromise on their personal freedom or their comfort, yet who appreciate that ‘something has to give.’</p>
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<p>Nuvu is agile, easy to drive, even easier to park. And it is, of course, an electric vehicle (EV). As Bancon says: “We believe zero emission vehicles are one of the key solutions for tomorrow’s city car.”</p>
<p>Nuvu is described as a moving oasis, a haven of green tranquillity in the urban jungle. To underline this message, Nuvu incorporates a witty representation of its green credentials: across its all-glass roof are a dozen or so small solar panels. Shaped like leaves on a branch, the power they generate is fed to the battery using a ‘tree trunk’ within the car as a conduit. Nuvu also uses natural, organic and recycled materials within the cabin.</p>
<p>Nissan has already announced plans to introduce an all-electric car in Japan and the US in 2010 and to mass-market it globally in 2012. Nuvu is not that car, though it does share some of the technology that will feature in the planned production vehicle. Rather, it is a concept of how a Nissan EV might look in the near future.</p>
<p>In the longer term, Nissan foresees a future based around a line-up of zero emission vehicles regardless of their size, category and usage. Nuvu – or its production equivalent – is just one element of this emission-free future.</p>
<p>Nuvu in detail<br />
The central thrust behind the development of Nuvu is not its motive power but its layout and use of space. Nuvu has been created for a city of the future, one that’s even more crowded than today.</p>
<p>That’s why it’s compact on the outside yet roomy on the inside. Built on a unique platform, it’s just 3 metres long and sits on a wheelbase of 1980 mm but is 1700 mm wide and 1550 mm tall to create a large and airy cabin.</p>
<p>Interior package<br />
These dimensions provide all the interior room needed for the vast majority of city journeys. Nuvu has two regular seats and a third occasional chair that can be folded down when required. But, unlike some two-seater city cars currently on the market, it is a thoroughly practical proposition with an integral luggage area providing sufficient space for a typical supermarket or shopping expedition.</p>
<p>“It is a real car,” says Bancon. “There would be no disadvantages to using a Nuvu everyday. For the vast majority of users, three seats are more than enough most of the time.”</p>
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<p>The packaging is designed to give priority to driver comfort with C-segment levels of space and the flexibility to invite one or two passengers on board. Cabin layout places the regular passenger seat beside but largely behind the driver’s seat, allowing the passenger to stretch right out. Ahead of this seat is a third occasional chair which, when not in use, is folded away into the dashboard assembly. But even when the third seat is in use, there remains sufficient legroom for both passengers.</p>
<p>In the interests of saving both weight and space, the third seat has a centre section made from hardwearing yet comfortable netting. This hammock-like approach also has the benefit of allowing cool or warm air to circulate around the occupant’s body for extra comfort.</p>
<p>Shopping bags, briefcases and smaller items of luggage can be stowed behind the driver’s seat while if the driver is travelling solo, larger items can be stowed in the passenger footwall.</p>
<p>City car research<br />
“We did a great deal of research into how people use their cars in the city. We found that for 90 percent of the time, the driver was alone. For five percent of the time there was one passenger and for four percent of the time there were two passengers. You can do the math to find out how often four or more people were in the car!” says Bancon.</p>
<p>“We gave the second seat much more room than normal because when you take one passenger in your car it is usually someone you love and you want to make sure he or she is being carried in outstanding comfort,” he adds.</p>
<p>Natural materials<br />
Many of the materials used inside Nuvu reflect an increasing concern for the environment. The floor is made from wood fibres pressed into laminate sheets and is studded with rubber inserts made from recycled tyres for grip.</p>
<p>To create a light and bright interior, the windscreen and roof merge into one extended panel running virtually the entire length of the car. But undoubtedly the most unusual feature of the interior is the ‘energy tree’ which rises from the luggage compartment floor to the roof behind the driver’s seat.</p>
<p>Solar panels<br />
The energy tree is shaped like a thin trunk. As it reaches daylight it branches out under the glass roof providing occupants with protection from bright sunlight… just like a real tree. And providing a visual reminder of Nuvu’s green credentials, covering the branches are dozens of small solar panels shaped like leaves.</p>
<p>The panels absorb energy from the sun which is then fed back down the energy tree and used to help recharge the battery and provide an extra power boost for the electric motor. As well as being genuinely green energy, it is estimated that the power generated via the solar panels will save the equivalent of one full overnight charge from mains electricity each month.</p>
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<p>Driver controls are as simple as possible. All the major functions – steering, braking, transmission and throttle – are ‘By-Wire’ while the steering is controlled by an aircraft-style steering yoke: with just one turn from lock to lock, the steering is very direct for agility and manoeuvrability in the city. Nuvu’s turning circle is just 3.7 metres. Thanks to its wide track and the use of 16 inch 165/55 tyres mounted on lightweight, almost transparent, wheels, ride comfort, stability and agility is of the highest order.</p>
<p>There are two pedals – for stop and go – stalks for minor controls and a digital instrument panel with dials for speed, distance covered and battery range. The instrument panel itself is formed of layers – rather like an onion – and like the energy tree is another example of design inspired by nature. “We call it bio-mimicry,” says Bancon.</p>
<p>Rear view/parking monitor<br />
Two screens on the dashboard display the view behind the car – there are no door mirrors to disturb the airflow, but small cameras – and double as monitors for the Around View Camera which give a bird’s eye view of the car when manoeuvering or parking.</p>
<p>Saving energy was the guiding force behind the use of low-energy LED head and tail lamps, while Nuvu’s heating and ventilation system filters and cleans the city air as it passes through the vehicle. Not only does it produce no emissions at source, but Nuvu actually helps clean up the city environment.</p>
<p>Exterior and interior design<br />
“Nuvu’s design is further clear evidence of Nissan’s continued desire to challenge convention and to explore all the possibilities that the EV could bring us. In many ways it was inspired by our two most extreme EVs of recent times: Mixim and Pivo 2.</p>
<p>“Significantly, though, Nuvu delivers a more realistic interpretation of two of the most important aspects of its forerunners – the ‘Friendly Innovation’ found in Pivo 2 and the ‘Sports Dynamics’ central to Mixim</p>
<p>“The result? We have designed a radical concept car that with just a few changes could go into production tomorrow,” explains Masato Inoue, Chief Designer, Product Design Department, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.</p>
<p>Developed by designers at Creative Box Inc. – Nissan’s design think-tank – Nuvu&#8217;s green house has flowing lines with gentle curves inspired by nature. The distinctive shape of the door glass on either side gives the impression of a hot air balloon that’s being gently inflated by pressure from within, while tropical fish inspired the profile of the side window graphics as a whole.</p>
<p>This contrast between the natural, fluid shape of the greenhouse and the strength implied by the solidity of the lower body gives Nuvu a feeling of quality rarely found in a compact car.</p>
<p>Colour and materials<br />
Nuvu’s visual impact is further enhanced by its unique body colour. Developed by Nissan Design, the shade is officially called Soft Feel Sandy Gold.</p>
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<p>Matching the ecological values of an electric vehicle, the moulded plastics and synthetic elements found inside a typical production car have been replaced by natural materials and organic alternatives, such as the wood fibres and rubber from car tyres used for the flooring. The result helps create a relaxed, warm atmosphere within Nuvu’s cabin.</p>
<p>During the design development stage, key targets were to develop an EV that encompassed obvious modernity with engaging ambience and a playful aspect – hence the energy tree. “You don’t need to be a car lover to fall in love with Nuvu,” adds Bancon.</p>
<p>EV drivetrain<br />
Nuvu is more than a styling concept of a future EV. It is a fully working mobile test bed for much of the technology that will be used in Nissan’s production EV to be launched in 2010. For this reason elements of its technical specification are being kept secret for the time being.</p>
<p>The electric motor used in Nuvu is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and drives the back wheels, though neither its exact specification nor the power and torque figures are being released at this stage. A driving range of 125 kms and top speed of 120 km/h are being made public, however.</p>
<p>Li-Ion battery<br />
Similarly although it can be revealed that the batteries used are of the latest laminated lithium-ion type and have a capacity of 140 Wh/kg (watt-hours per kilogram), the total capacity of the batteries and number of modules are not being disclosed at this stage.</p>
<p>Nissan began research into high output Li-Ion cells as long ago as 1992, but today development is carried out by Automotive Energy Supply Corp. (AESC), a joint venture company set up by Nissan and NEC Group.</p>
<p>Unlike a conventional lithium-ion battery with its bulky cylindrical cells, the laminated Li-Ion battery as used in Nuvu has thin laminated cells and fewer components overall. This boosts its power by a factor of 1.5 at the same time as halving its physical size. It also remains twice as efficient as a conventional cylindrical Li-Ion battery even after five years or 100,000 kms of continuous usage.</p>
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<p>Another bonus of the compact cell construction is that a thin modular design is possible with a commensurate improvement in battery cooling efficiency. Higher power outputs are achieved through material improvements made to its lithium manganate positive electrode and carbon negative electrode. The use of chemically stable spinal-structured manganese for the positive electrode also helps ensure safe operation.</p>
<p>Its compact size allows the batteries to be mounted under the seats and the vehicle’s flat floor, thus helping to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible.</p>
<p>A quick charge from empty to full should take between 10 to 20 minutes while a full charge should take between three to four hours from a domestic 220V socket.</p>
<p>Typical users<br />
“The people who will be drawn to a car like Nuvu are many and varied,” says Bancon. “It is a cross generational car and not a signature vehicle for one generation.</p>
<p>“There will be common threads, however. They will be early adopters but more importantly they regard themselves as urban citizens. They don’t just work or live in the city; they are part of the city. They want a car that somehow expresses who they are and which reflects their personal ideology.”</p>
<p>Conclusion<br />
Although clearly a concept vehicle exploring aspects of future vehicle design, Nuvu nevertheless embodies many messages for today. Its clever interior provides ample headroom, legroom and comfort for most everyday needs without occupying more road space than it needs.</p>
<p>The use of recycled and natural materials underlines Nuvu’s environmental message and while the energy tree might be considered as a piece of whimsy, the use of solar energy is an entirely sensible and practical technological solution to aid an emission free future.</p>
<p>“Nuvu is a concept car, for sure, but it is an entirely credible vehicle,” says Bancon. “It is light, clean and easy to drive. It is practical and a sensible size, yet it is also embodies an element of fun: the future doesn’t look so bad, after all.”</p>
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		<title>Renault Ondelios Futuristic Car Concept with Butterfly-Type Side Doors</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renault Ondelios is a concept car especially designed for long distance travel and will be displayed at 2008 Paris Motor Show. This style of the car is enthused partly by an aircraft. Its slippery and low drag body and a canopy-style will surely catch your attention. You cannot ignore its boomerang shaped tail lights which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Renault Ondelios is a concept car especially designed for long distance travel and will be displayed at 2008 Paris Motor Show. This style of the car is enthused partly by an aircraft. Its slippery and low drag body and a canopy-style will surely catch your attention. You cannot ignore its boomerang shaped tail lights which add to the style and overall look of Renault Ondelios. The butterfly-type side doors are extremely amazing giving it a shape of aircraft. This car can accommodate 6 people and individual seats are arranged in 3 rows of paired seats. Passengers will be having their own Samsung interactive portable multimedia devices for sharing data or playing multiplayer games. So, overall Renault is a luxurious car for those who can afford it.</p>
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[Press Release]<br />
<strong>ONDELIOS: AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY LONG-HAUL JOURNEY</strong></p>
<p>The Paris Motor Show sees the wraps come off Renault&#8217;s top-of-the-range concept car Ondelios designed for lovers of long-haul travel who set store by comfort and refinement. Ondelios epitomizes Renault&#8217;s vision of the high-end crossover, combining a comfortable ride with respect for the environment. Clear illustrations of that vision are the vehicle&#8217;s ethereal design, its interior layout, and an original hybrid powertrain.</p>
<p><strong>A sleek design that answers the call of the open road</strong><br />
The 4.8-metre-long, 1.6-metre high Ondelios has drawn inspiration from the world of aviation design to deliver high drag efficiency and a Cd of just 0.29. This long-distance voyager boasts sleek, smooth, amazingly fluid lines that make it appear as though it glides over the ground. It embodies Renault&#8217;s vision of high-end car. &#8220;Ondelios is inspired by motion rather than speed and is a whole new response to the call of the open road,&#8221; enthuses Patrick Le Quément, Renault&#8217;s Design Director.</p>
<p>The aluminium-finish grille is flanked by headlamp units that also suggest flowing motion, while its high-performance LED headlights are both longer lasting and more efficient. Another feature of Ondelios&#8217; aerodynamic styling is the boomerang-shaped tail lights. They are built into the bodywork and ringed with air extractors to control the flow of air from the wheel arches. The glazed roof further emphasises the vehicle&#8217;s airy look and feel, bathing the interior in natural light. The steeply raked windscreen, which extends well down the bonnet, further accentuates this ethereal feel.</p>
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<p>&#8220;We think of it as made from a single material, where the body and glazed areas merge into one. Ondelios is a glimpse of what the automobile might be in the medium term future,&#8221; adds Patrick Le Quément. The butterfly-type side doors, which also feature an extensive glazed area, add a further touch of elegance to the car&#8217;s overall styling. They swing out and upwards as the sills slide down to facilitate ingress.</p>
<p>The dark blue anthracite of the bodywork blends perfectly with the tinted glazed area, making the car look as if it were all of a piece and a single colour. The tailgate&#8217;s upper section rounds off the sleek, aerodynamic lines with a profiled glareshield that slides inwards to air and cool the cabin.</p>
<p>Ondelios sits on seven-spoke, 23-inch aluminium alloy wheels which contribute to its profiled styling. The propeller-like hubs draw airflow from the sides of the car to prevent turbulence. They operate in conjunction with the rim-side brake discs to ensure they suck in air effectively.</p>
<p>The sleek sidewalls of the large diameter 255/40 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres deliver outstanding drag performance. Their tread pattern is designed to minimise deformation of the contact patch while on the move to help curb rolling resistance. The tread has efficient, active flow channels which, together with the wide circumferential<br />
groove that helps clear water, strengthen the image of a high-end, high-tech tyre.</p>
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<p><strong>Business-class comfort for a long-haul journey</strong><br />
The elegance of the Ondelios interior is in harmony with the call of the open road suggested by its exterior. To begin with, its layout is designed to profit from all the available space. There are three rows of seats that offer individual seating for six. With their cantilever mounts they give the impression of floating, while their kinematics are redolent of airplane seats. The electrically adjustable backs fold into comfortable, business-class positions, while occupants can deploy and retract their footrests at will. Although their slim lines speak of lightness, they are<br />
designed, like giant leaves, to hug their occupants who can curl up in them to enjoy the comfort and support they afford. The height of the seats is carefully designed to ensure occupants are perfectly at ease when they talk to each other.</p>
<p>Unlike conventional door opening systems, the doors are hinged to the roof, which makes getting into the car extremely easy. The second row of seats slide forward and folds down to facilitate access to the third row.</p>
<p>In addition to seating comfort, the cabin exudes a highly refined ambience. The materials used are drawn from contemporary interior design and give the impression of sitting in a lounge on wheels. They blend soft, supple textures like light grey leather and fabric, as seen on the dashboard, seats and door panels. The colour of the seatbacks blends gradually from ochre to purple, further enhancing the sense of security and comfort.</p>
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<p>Interior features and fittings are both modern and intuitive. The ergonomically designed controls, in keeping with Renault&#8217;s touch design approach, afford users efficient, comfortable ease of use.</p>
<p>The ample, flowing yet sober design of the broad dashboard echoes the car&#8217;s aerodynamic exterior. It is further highlighted by a roomy, suspended stowage compartment which is protected by a lit shell, while all the dashboard&#8217;s functional components are particularly user-friendly:<br />
- active display skins show driver aid and ride information;<br />
- a monitor at the base of the windscreen displays the different menus and pictures from the<br />
door mirror cameras;<br />
- three large strip displays provide driving-related information, revs and how the hybridized<br />
drivetrain is operating;<br />
- a digital speedometer.</p>
<p>The technologies with which Ondelios is equipped enhance the collective and individual well-being of all occupants. All the passengers, including those in the back row, have their own Samsung interactive portable multimedia devices which they can use for sharing data or multiplayer gaming. Speakers are also incorporated into the headrests and a multizone HVAC system enables each passenger to set the temperature to his or her own liking.</p>
<p>The smart technologies that have gone into designing Ondelios help drivers to settle in at the wheel, include a Samsung cell phone which also acts as a hands-free door lock recognizes the driver and loads all his or her personal settings, e.g. seat-adjustment settings and favourite music. The vehicle adds a final, friendly touch in the form of the back-lit logo which lights up to show that it has recognized the driver.</p>
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<p><strong>An environmentally friendly voyager</strong><br />
To complement the extensive work that has gone into Ondelios&#8217;s aerodynamics, some of the car&#8217;s structural parts are made from natural flax fibre for greater recyclability. In keeping with the commitment to make the car as light as possible, its body is made from carbon and the glazed areas from polycarbonate.</p>
<p>Ondelios is powered by a hybrid powerplant which combines a more powerful 205hp (150kW) version of the 2.0 dCi engine, with two 20kW electric motors at the front and rear. They operate in mild hybrid mode, giving the engine extra boost as required. They use a brake and boost system, recovering energy during braking then delivering it to the engine to boost acceleration. The front motor also uses fuel-saving stop-start technology.</p>
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<p>The electric motor mounted on the rear axle drives the rear wheels when the ESP sensors detect a loss of traction, thus giving Ondelios the capability of a 4WD vehicle. The car is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that can deliver power of up to 4kW/h. With torque of 450Nm between 1,700 and 3800rpm, the diesel engine provides comfort and flexibility at all engine speeds for long-distance driving pleasure. The 2.0 dCi unit takes Ondelios from a standing start to 100kph in just 7.8 seconds. Driving through a seven-speed, double-clutch gearbox, it affords outstanding driving pleasure, while keeping fuel consumption at a frugal 4.5 litres/100km and CO2 emissions at a lowly 120g/km – very impressive for a top-of-the-range vehicle. Similarly, the body, chassis design and hybrid powertrain contribute decisively to protecting the environment.</p>
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<p>Ondelios is a long-distance travel-loving aerodynamic crossover born for the open road. It is proof that caring for occupants and the environment is entirely compatible. Ondelios is a concept car that illustrates Renault&#8217;s vision of the high-end car of the near future.</p>
<p>Weights, dimensions, capacities<br />
Length (mm) 4,805<br />
Width (mm) 1,998<br />
Height (mm) 1,605<br />
Height with doors open (mm) 2,230<br />
Wheel base (mm) 2,895<br />
Front track (mm) 1,690<br />
Rear track (mm) 1,720<br />
Unladen weight (kg) 1,452<br />
Boot (dm3) 530</p>
<p>Technical data<br />
Internal combustion engine 2.0 dCi<br />
Power in hp (kW) 205 (150)<br />
Maximum torque (Nm) 450, from 1,700 to 3,800rpm<br />
Electric motors Two 20kW electric motors: one at the front and one at the rear<br />
Power supply 4kWh lithium-ion battery.<br />
Size: 40dm3.<br />
Weight: 50kg</p>
<p>Acceleration from 0 to 100kph (s) 7.8<br />
CO2 emissions, combined cycle fuel consumption 120g/km, 4.5 litres/100 km<br />
Transmission Double-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission<br />
Internal combustion engine drive and electric motor drive<br />
Tyres 255/40 ZR23</p>
<p>Wheels<br />
Diameter: 23&#8243;.<br />
Width: 9&#8243;</p>
<p>Partners<br />
G Studio Bodywork<br />
Michelin Tyres<br />
Samsung Telephone for communication with vehicle<br />
Mgs par Matérialise Sintered parts</p>
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		<title>MoVille, Tear Drop Shaped Futuristic Car Concept with Big Grin</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MoVille is a compact single passenger vehicle with artificial intelligence and zero-emission drive train. Once you look at this vehicle, you will feel that you have entered into Robot world. There are three magnetic wheels which are rotated with the help of electro magnets. For saving space in urban areas, MoVille can tilt up and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MoVille is a compact single passenger vehicle with artificial intelligence and zero-emission drive train. Once you look at this vehicle, you will feel that you have entered into Robot world. There are three magnetic wheels which are rotated with the help of electro magnets. For saving space in urban areas, MoVille can tilt up and down. It features wireless road network in order to connect to other vehicles and road network. With this feature, it can judge where it is located on the road and where other vehicles are.  MoVille is also fully equipped with immediacy sensors, cameras, and GPS. Small size and Omni-directional wheels enable anyone to park it easily.</p>
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Text from the designer :<br />
MoVille consists of a single passenger capsule over an electric drive train. Three magnetic ball wheels are rotated without frictionless through electromagnets. Passenger capsule is shaped in an aerodynamic teardrop shape for maximum efficiency. It also tilts up and down for saving space in urban streets and become more aerodynamic on highways.</p>
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<p>MoVille’s compact size takes up less space in dense urban cities. Because it has a sliding window door, it is easy to get in and out of in tight spaces. The passenger capsule tilts vertically to save space on the road and pivots for getting in and out.</p>
<p>MoVille features wireless road networking that allows for it to communicate with other cars and the road network. It is aware of where it is on the road and where other cars are. This allows for reduced traffic jams since cars can accelerate/decelerate synchronously. It also reduces the possibility of accidents.</p>
<p>MoVille’s small size and omni-directional wheels means it is easy to park. Equipped with proximity sensors, cameras, and GPS, MoVille can drive and park automatically.</p>
<p>MoVille features an organic led display on the façade that allows passengers to communicate and personalize their own cars. Because MoVille doesn’t need any headlamps, the OLED “eyes” are used for displaying vehicle status (running/charging/turn signal/etc).</p>
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<p>MoVille has an artificial intelligence which allows it to act more like a robot than a car. MoVille recognizes its owner and opens its doors when you approach it. MoVille can drive itself allowing the passenger to save time.</p>
<p>Although MoVille can drive itself, it can be manually controlled with your digital devices like cellphones and portable game consoles. MoVille communicates with these devices which allow the car to be driven wirelessly. The dashboard can be retracted on demand.</p>
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<p>MoVille has an electric drive train that uses electromagnets to rotate the ball wheels. Because there is no mechanical transmission and internal combustion engine, it is more efficient, and more reliable. MoVille’s compact body is built out of unpainted biodegradable plastic.</p>
<p>MoVille’s unique form factor allows it to integrate a second sliding door with integrated photovoltaic solar cells which can recharge the car’s batteries.</p>
<p>Designer :  Woo-Ram Lee</p>
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		<title>Saving Some Space with Contemporary Kitchen Design by Cancio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuture</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Contemporary kitchen designs by Cancio surely will take kitchen furniture to the next level. How many times has it happened that we miss the breakfast just because we need that early start? The Spanish designer range includes Radia, Duo and Wall which has been designed so that it can just be kept inside the kitchen. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contemporary kitchen designs by Cancio surely will take kitchen furniture to the next level. How many times has it happened that we miss the breakfast just because we need that early start? The Spanish designer range includes Radia, Duo and Wall which has been designed so that it can just be kept inside the kitchen.  The adjustable furniture can accommodate up to three people so that you can have a nice chat with your family while cooking dinner. So if you are alone for tea or having dinner, just adjust the furniture as per your needs and see how you can just control space with this new kitchen design.</p>
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<p>Radia has a unique opening system with it that can be easily enlarged or retracted when needed. For only a cup of tea, the smaller is the better one, but if you need more space than you must open the bigger part.</p>
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The Duo is the sleek one with just 38cm in width. It has a drawer inside that can hold many tiny articles lying here and there. Like radia, this can also accommodate three at once if extended.</p>
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<p>The Wall is equipped with excellent rotation system that can be operated with a single hand. This is also available with colored glasses. But this is not the end. Very soon there are lot more to be displayed from the same Cancio collection.</p>
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<p>Designer : <a href="http://www.canciomuebles.com/">Cancio</a> via <a href="http://www.hometone.org/entry/kitchen-furniture-cancio/">HomeTone</a></p>
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