Lotus C-01 Motorcycle

After 2 years of careful planning and intense development, finally Lotus is ready to release its first motorcycle. Lotus Motorcycle C-01 is road ready motorbike that features bulky body, the world’s first motorcycle that carries the legendary Lotus trademark, it is road ready for action. Designed by Daniel Simon and developed by Germany’s Kodewa Performance Motorcycles and tuner Holzer Group, this prototype has earned a green light from Lotus to be produced. Yes, Lotus group doesn’t design or engineer this motorbike, it’s actually the result of collaboration between Kodewa, lead by Dr Colin Kolles and transportation design guru Daniel Simon.

Powered with V-twin engine, Lotus Motorcycle C-01 has a unique body design that integrates carbon fiber, titanium, and aerospace quality steel. Thanks to the team great motorsport experience, this concept boasts a unique appearance of high performance superbike.

Designer : Daniel Simon for Lotus

You can also customize this bike, the company provides a customization service which limited only by your imagination. This futuristic bike will be available for exclusive production of just 100 units, so, for all superbike collectors or Lotus brand fans, you need to order now to secure your Lotus motorbike.

The first idea came from Dr Colin Kolles, he wanted to create a bike that isn’t just feel great to ride but also represent a beautiful piece of art in motion. The result is this true state of the art technology with jaw-dropping aesthetic. The balance between aggressive power and handling make the ride sensational, very impressive.

ENGINE

• Construction: 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 75° V-style
• Capacity: 1,195 cm³
• Bore: 105 mm
• Stroke: 69 mm
• Power Approx: 200 HP
• Transmission: 6-gear jaw-type shift transmission
• Lubrication: Dry sump lubrication
• Main shaft ratio: 40:76
• Lay shaft ratio: 15:41
• Cooling: Water cooling
• Clutch: Hydraulic anti-hopping clutch

 

CHASSIS

• Frame: Aero tech steel/Titanium/Carbon fibre frame
• Fork: Upside down
• Suspension strut: Twin suspension strut
• Spring travel front: 80 mm
• Spring travel rear: 70 mm
• Brake system front: Twin brake disc, ø320mm, four piston calipers
• Brake system rear: One brake disc, ø220mm, two piston calipers

Maserati LaMaserati Concept

Mark Hostler, a transportation designer, has envisioned the next generation of hypercar called Maserati LaMaserati. It was inspired by LaFerrari platform, utilizing the same V12 engine with re-turned KERS system to reduce the overall weight. Graduating from Staffordshire University, Hostler has designed LaMaserati to be the purest expression of the Ferrari’s core values, which are elegant, stylish, striking presence, high performance with finesse.

Built around the flagship of LaFerrari hypercar, LaMaserati in so many ways are more like Maserati MC12 which was built around Ferrari Enzo. Take a look at those smooth curves, sweeping widescreen, and aggressive front fascia along the classic Blue and White color scheme link LaMaserati aesthetically to the Maserati range and the company’s heritage. The airflow inspired bodywork is designed with a focus on smooth, unbroken lines and fluid surfaces wrapping around the wheels, creating a contemporary and dynamic aesthetic.

Designer : Mark Hostler

With Laferrari’s Kers system removed to save weight, and the Ferrari 6.3l V12 re-tuned to compensate for the loss of power and torque, LaMaserati is geared more to the sensation of driving than final performance figures. The lightness, handling, and an analogue driving feel take priority over power and overall speed.

Royal Enfield Pioneer Concept e-Motorcycle

The renowned Royal Enfield brand usually conjures thoughts of cafe racer, bullet-style bikes with retro aesthetics. Ditch what you know because the Royal Enfield Pioneer is anything but! Its futuristic styling unapologetically retains NONE of the Enfield’s classic styling… regardless, it’s a fresh look at the evolution of the e-motorcycle. Designed for new riders, its self-balancing system/autonomous riding mode give it a sort of “sixth sense” that helps train newbies and hone experienced rider’s skills.

Designer: Daniel Lars Gunnarsson

Supersonic Jet Ditches Windows for Massive Live-Streaming Screens

Designer : Spike Aerospace

Spike Aerospace is in the midst of building the first supersonic private jet. And when the $80 million S-512 takes off in December 2018, it won’t have something you’d find on every other passenger aircraft: windows.

The Boston-based aerospace firm is taking advantage of recent advances in video recording, live-streaming, and display technology with an interior that replaces the windows with massive, high-def screens. The S-512’s exterior will be lined with tiny cameras sending footage to thin, curved displays lining the interior walls of the fuselage. The result will be an unbroken panoramic view of the outside world. And if passengers want to sleep or distract themselves from ominous rainclouds, they can darken the screen or choose from an assortment of ambient images. But this isn’t just a wiz-bang feature for an eight-figure aircraft.

While windows are essential for keeping claustrophobia in check, they require engineering workarounds that compromise a fuselage’s simple structure. And that goes two-fold for a supersonic aircraft. An airplane is stronger sans windows, which is one of the reasons why planes carrying military personnel or packages fly without them. Putting passenger windows on an airplane requires meticulous construction — the ovular shape, small aperture, and double-pane construction are all there to maintain cabin pressure and resist cracking while flying 500 mph at 35,000 feet.

It would be much simpler and safer to have a smooth-skinned, window-less fuselage, but frequent fliers have become accustomed to a calming view of the clouds and tiny cities during takeoff and landing.

Spike says that in order to hit their performance goals, they’ve planned to go windowless since the beginning. “A few advisers and friends are concerned that there are no windows,” Spike founder Vik Kachoria told WIRED. “But I think that if you give them the screens and give them the visibility, you might be able to get away from that.”

This structural workaround relieves Spike’s craft of the drag and weight issues presented by adding windows, which will, Spike projects, allow the plane to hit a top speed of 1,370 mph (Mach 1.8) while carrying up to 18 passengers.

USB Seat Belt Mobile Device Charger

Car chargers are so yesterday! How about a charger (USB Slot) integrated into your seatbelt? The idea is restricted to public transportation like busses, but I see so much value in the idea. Intuitively, most of us hang on to our phones and devices. At the most stuff it in our pockets or keep it on our laps. OMG, this is such a brilliant idea, please make it!

Designer: JeongLan Park

T-Scooter with iPhone

The T Ride with iPhone

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 02:54 AM PST

Daily commute with the T-Scooter looks to be a dream. The reason why I say this is that it hooks up a smartphone and updates the rider on the road conditions ahead. Basically it is an electric moped that gives you an intelligent driving experience. The smartphone fits into a handlebar socket and the pre-installed application establishes a data connection with the wireless camera at the rear of the saddle. In essence you get a superior riding experience.

The T-Scooter is a 2014 Red Dot Award: Design Concept Winner

Designer: Chen Kaiwen for Tone Design

Renault Kwid with Matching Drone

Renault Kwid concept car was unveiled at the Delhi Auto Show, it’s a stylish and modern car that highlights Renault’s commitment to new markets such as India. It’s a proof of Renault’s ability to produce appealing products in small car segment. The overall exterior features fun design to target young customers in these markets, it also boasts technology driven features for the interior.

The design of this futuristic car was based on inputs from Renault Design India, they know what they’re talking about. It is covered by the “Explore” petal of Renault’s lifecycle-based design strategy. The vehicle features ideal proportions and dimensions to get the impression as bouncing vehicle, not to mention the very short overhangs. Its oversized wheels make it look like a buggy car.

Aside from playful design, Renault Kwid concept car’s chunky wings and protective guards give the impression of strength, don’t underestimate this compact car.

From : Renault

Inside KWID, you can find a cocoon like appearance; it’s inspired by a bird’s nest. The seats are suspended over a nice base in white to give an impression of lightness while the 2-tone elastomer material give a sense of brightness. The rear air conditioning can be controlled from driver seat’s back along with ventilation through concentric perforations. At the dashboard, there’s an integrated tablet that you can use for commanding the navigation of the Flying Companion.

Renault says that Flying Companion is the first of its kind in automotive world, it offers safe and fun driving experience. It can be operated in one of 2 modes: automatic (using a pre-programmed flying sequence and GPS location) and manual. In manual mode, it can be controlled using the tablet at the dashboard. What does a Flying Companion do? Well, a lot of things actually, it can help you scouting traffic, taking pictures, or detecting any obstacles on the road ahead.