Husqvarna Panthera Leo is a concept mower specially designed to get you rid of mowing associated inconveniences such as providing electricity, hectic pushing, dust, etc. The mower is powered with rechargeable batteries that last two hours on full charge. The LCD display and sensors are some other highlighted features of this mower that can inform you what height and speed you should mow at. Moreover, this mower will inform you if you are going to ride too vertically or about to strike an object. Aside from the features, the visor of the mower is brilliantly extraordinary that can attract anyone’s attention.
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Novague, a Prague design studio, have proposed a rocking chair concept that will be able to produce enough power for a reading light by converting the rocking motion into electricity. The LED lamp is empowered by a dynamo that can convert the mechanic energy acquired by the movement of the chair into electric energy. A simple steam engine like kinematic mechanism is set under the seat which works with a sliding lever that pulls a flywheel disc while the chair rocks. Produced energy is either supplied to the LED lamp or deposited in the batteries for later use. The aim of the principle is to develop the awareness among mass people of producing their required energy easily by themselves.
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Have you ever imagined driving a super cool car on your city roads that can knock out others? Well, RCA have unveiled sleek sustainable concept cars composed of aerodynamic glass or with a split framework mimicking a motorcycle and sidecar. The Royal College of Arts has recently showcased auto designs which are sleek and cutting edge concepts ready to steal your heart away. Their display included electric engines to ultra-lightweight materials to driver less navigation system. Most of the cars are 1-seater or 2-seaters. Some of the designs are so amazing that you just cannot wait to bring them home.
Enigma concept by Paul Howse
Iomega concept by Joonas Vartola
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German designer Ramin Ansari has designed a car that seemed to be picked direct from a Sci Fi comic book. Two Two is what they call and is an electric car which can be transformed from a 2 –seater to a 4 –seater at the press of a button! While the 2 seater length is 2.5 meters, and the 4 seater is almost 3.1 meters long. It is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries which are coupled with 4 wheel hub engines. Delivers a power output of 100kW, allowing a range of 250 kms in a full charge. To recharge the car, it takes 3.5 hours. So all you James bond fans, this one is surely made for you!
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Charger/Inverter in a compact power system for electric devices and UPS systems. Clayton Power provides a compact power product called a Combi, where a electric power inverter and a charger are built together in one and same unit.
