The Capsule is a car concept specially designed aiming the adventure lovers with all the characteristics that a mountain rider motorcycle might have. This compact car has room for only one rider and the detachable luggage offers enough space for overnight trips and can be taken to your tent and can be used as a desk. The main purpose of this vehicle is to offer sheer pleasure to the off-road riders which can be realized with its crazy look.
The main idea of creating Capsule was to offer a fun vehicle which offers a feel of freedom and effortless communicating technology. The design includes a full functional multi touch display with satellite internet connectivity which ensures the vehicle cannot be stolen or lost. The horizontal screen wiper is set with side rails which acts along the pillars, and act as water channels as well. The powertrain of Capsule features all-wheel driving system along with electric motors that are helpful to run the car on lofty mountains. This electric car recharges its batteries with the roof-mounted solar panel which can assure 4 hours continuous drive.
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How does it feel when you are new to a place and cannot find a destination easily? This is definitely an embarrassing situation and the GPS systems were invented to solve these sorts of problems. GPS or Global Positioning systems are used to map the location of the vehicles and it also directs the vehicles to find the correct locations. It uses the signals sent by the satellites revolving around the earth in specific orbit and the inbuilt GPS receiver catches the signal and transforms it into understandable directions. The GPS satellite generally transmits two different types of signals- L1 and L2.
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While packing bags for that holiday, the camera does occupy considerable part of the luggage. Not any more! With GPS MAPSHOTS a modern marvel with which one can capture pictures just at the touch of a button. This gadget is GPS system, a digital camera and a post card all combined into one. It combines the best of both satellite and computer technologies to keep you up-to-date and also on the other side acts as a guide with that GPS being on. The best part being it can be wrapped around your wrist just like any bracelet and with various vibrant colors to choose from, it sure looks cool.
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This solar notebook concept is a laptop with complete power independent. Its independence is due to powerful batteries that are recharged by wide Solar Panel attached to the computer. Equipped with satellite link GPS, internet access, and satellite telephone which makes this device not only power independent but also universal tool for communication and exchange information literally from any spot on the planet.
The solar panel may be completely detached from the main body to be put away for recharging, then smaller battery inside the computer is on. This small battery is recharged with solar power too when DC is plugged in.
This sure do will come in handy for scientists or researchers who work far away from civilization and power source.
Designer : Nikola Knezevic
Car on stick as your future urban transport. Those bubble-shaped cars are powered by solar canopies on the roof, very fascinating imagination isn’t it? At night, the bubble cars are stored atop telescopic poles, we can use parked vehicles to provide illumination to the city at night. There is no need for a driver, because these cars are controlled by satellite and GPS navigation, consist of four seats for four passengers sit in circular fashion.
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