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.
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The flexible OLED screen of EOS folding phone concept from Kyocera is able to change its shape from a clamshell to close like a clutch-purse or a wallet. Appealing to our humanistic senses, a semi-rigid and soft polymer skin is used surrounding the flexible OLED display. This flexible screen allows greater adaptability of shape and interaction by maintaining a compact shape for simple use and unfolds to access a large widescreen display. The most incredible thing is the EOS charges through a collection of nano-scale piezoelectric generators that can create energy when a user interacts with this device.
The Kyocera EOS can be used in its folded-up shape for simple phone calls, unfolds to reveal a wide screen, and we were excited to hear that the it derives its energy from human interaction. The more you use the phone, the more kinetic energy is turned into an electric charge through an array of tiny piezoelectric generators. In other words, you’ll never have to worry about leaving the house with a semi-charged cell phone again.
Designer : Susan McKinney via inhabitat
Photo by : Jeffrey Sass
Honda CB750 concept is actually a predecessor to the previous 70-80 CB and has reborn as a next generation smart bike with brilliant performance, breaking, handling and technology. This bike holds a 750cc heavy duty four cylinder engine and liquid hydrogen will be used as fuel. Its duel clutch transmission includes features like automatically controlled launch control and grip control for wet days. Honda CB750 features a full on, rear and front electro-magnetic suspension which will ensure less maintenance. An onboard computer allows the user to tune anything from the traction control to the engine. The body and the frame of this bike is a unibody construction manufactured with aluminum and carbon fiber.
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Ruby rocking chair isn’t just a traditional rocking chair. Pouyan Mokhtarani, the designer of this chair things, this chair concept is some kind of peculiar torturing device that have particular water-filled cushions for every butt cheek. Ruby chair is outfitted with two huge liquid pillows at the seating area that distributes the pressure of your body weight and decrease the temperature of your certain body areas. Pushing the clutch will allow you to rock the chair slowly and continuously doing that will offer a faster rock. By reviewing all the calculations and graphics done by Mokhtarani, Ruby rocking chair is really going to be an icon of comfort.
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Most of the travelers lose their peace of mind while carrying a backpack especially because they are scared that someone might have stolen something from their bag. But the Zip cure will provide a complete solution to this problem. It will hold the backpack tightly at the Zip portion and no one could easily open it. It is oval in shape and the color is classic glossy black. The tip of this tool has orange borders and a black clamp to hold the zips tightly. The unique hook and clutch makes this tool a full proof solution for all sorts of menaces.
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