Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Reveal
Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition
Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition � In the event of Beijing Motor Motor Show 2012 are ongoing, the car manufacturer Aston Martin, has been showing off they car that Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition. This car was produced as a sign of the coming of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac.
Audi e-bike Worthersee
Audi has released its latest prototype bike combined with an electric drive and muscle power, Audi e-bike Worthersee. If you want to check it out, you can try to catch Wörthersee tour in Carinthia, Austria starting May 16. Audi e-bike Wörthersee is a high-performance e-bike, perfect for sports as well as trick cycling, it boasts Audi primary expertise in design, electric, ultra and connect. You might also have the chance to witness Julien Dupont and Petra Bernhard, a downhill specialist, that will demonstrate their stunts and streetbike skills using this bike.
Designer : Audi
Although it's only a prototype, but you still can spot fantastic dynamism of the bike at first sight. Hendrik Schaefers, one of designers at Concept Design Studio Munich, explained that the inspiration came from motor racing design principles, therefore the result is incredible precise e-bike which is highly emotional and functional. Every little thing about Audi e-bike Worthersee has been designed to firmly aligned to its technical features.
For all sportbike riders, you'll be interested to know that Audi e-bike Worthersee has airy frame to create a low center of gravity and compact overall volume, you'll get great agile at the sporty handling limits. The frame holds lithium-ion battery that only takes 2.5-hours to fully charge and during long trial tours, riders can follow some simple steps to quickly replace the battery with a charged one. The frame and swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and this same material is used for the 26" wheels.
The Audi signature can also be spotted from this bike LED light strips that round out the frame. For extreme bike tricks, the seat can be lowered to run flush with the frame itself. Simply by pressing a button, the seat will rise up and rider can adjust to the most comfortable position. Get connected all the time, you can hook up your smartphone onto the on-bike computer of Audi e-bike Worthersee, update your Facebook status or save any performed tricks to be later reviewed.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Smart eScooter & Pedelec
In 2014, you'll be able to enjoy riding Smart eScooter because according to Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing of Mercedes-Benz Cars, this electric vehicle will be ready. This transportation is part of Smart mobility concept for urban mobility in the future, you probably already heard about Smart fortwo and Smart ebike back in 2010. At that time those vehicles were just concept, but thankfully this automotive company is now consistently turning those concepts to reality. You can get smart fortwo electric drive in summer 2012 and soon Smart ebike.
Smart eScooter is currently at the stage of being developed and refined further, the final product will have stylish design with many innovative features and genuinely smart. All vehicle series from Smart are zero-emission vehicles that provide fun electric travel, they answer the need of individual urban mobility.
Tweel Scooter
This was a concept design project for Michelin with goals to create an affordable, adaptable, and efficient method of transportation suitable for India. "TCOOTER" means "TWEEL" + "Scooter", in connection to Michelin's "TWEEL" which means "Tire" + "Wheels". Suspensions of this vehicle will be replaced by technology of "TWEEL" and additional shock absorbing flexibility within bridge-like construction of the frame. Outer shell of the frame is used as cover for internal mechanism, and as a support for replaceable parts (such as seats and racks) that can be made by rider to suit their needs according to his/her needs.
One of unique features of TCOOTER is the removable motor, therefore, you can use it as as portable generator, very practical isn't it?
Designer : Eric Han
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sway Trike
At this time Sway uses a 20AH 60v LiFePO4 battery pack producing a 10 mile range. In production we are hoping to scale this up to 60AH for 30 mile range.
Charger is a 60v/5a trickle charger that takes around two hours to fully charge from a 110v wall socket. Charge time can be reduced drastically with larger chargers. LiFePO4 batteries can be charged very rapidly if you provide enough juice. Sway will be a street legal moped-class vehicle. Some terrains are better than others, but as you can see from the video, it is very versatile.
Designer : Joe Wilcox




Fiat Eye
This futuristic personal vehicle has elliptical wheels that the tires rotate as synchronized treadmill rotation, allowing the vehicle to rotate around its axis and make other moves in irregular obstacles.
Designer : Dinard Da Mata
Fiat Eye has electric propulsion, which makes it ecologically correct. Its control software provides convenience, the distribution of the navigation mechanisms are positioned ergonomically.