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Archive for November, 2009

Triker – Eco-friendly Three-wheeled Electric Car

November 30th, 2009

Marouane Bembli, a designer from Sweden is the one who came up with this interesting concept. The Trinker represents an electric vehicle that runs on three wheels. Besides being eco-friendly, it is rather inexpensive.

Tricker can be used to drive virtually anywhere. The designer claims that the environmentally friendly car is very comfortable.

In addition, due to the fact that Tricker’s body is made of a single module that is installed on an aluminum chassis, the vehicle has considerably reduced in weight. One can easily change the color of the vehicle or its material. » Read more: Triker – Eco-friendly Three-wheeled Electric Car

Rating: 7.0/10 (4 votes cast)

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Posted in Concept, Electric Vehicle, Urban Vehicle, Zero Emissions

Tags: aluminum camping electric engine environmental leisure zero emisssions

Lamborbiker Version II – Eco-friendly Superbike of the Future

November 23rd, 2009

The famous Lamborghini reincarnates into a motorbike under the name of Lamborbiker version II. The designer of this impressive concept is Flavio Adriani.

The main thing that makes the Lamborbiker different from other motorcycles is the design of its hub-less wheels.

It is worth mentioning that the bike was designed with Ferruccio Lamborghini in mind. Ferruccio Lamborghini had an electric engine so it would be environmentally-friendly. » Read more: Lamborbiker Version II – Eco-friendly Superbike of the Future

Rating: 9.8/10 (9 votes cast)

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Posted in Concept, Electric Vehicle

Tags: Bike Concept Lamborghini

Eco-friendly Bionic Vehicle Designed for 2030

November 23rd, 2009

From the very beginning it would be interesting to note that one of the most impressive aspects of this eco-friendly vehicle is its ability to change its shape based on specific situations.
This feature of the Bionic concept vehicle is possible thanks to EAP-electro-active polymer layers, one of the latest inventions in car-making industry.

The two-seat green car, designed by Vlad Icobet, produces zero emissions due to the in-wheel motor technology applied. In addition, it includes a polycarbon roof with mounted solar photovoltaic cells. » Read more: Eco-friendly Bionic Vehicle Designed for 2030

Rating: 9.5/10 (2 votes cast)

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Posted in Concept, Urban Vehicle

Tags: futuristic green photovoltaic panels

Rent an Electric Taxi Car to Avoid Crowded Urban Environment

November 18th, 2009

The design of this concept was developed by David Vidal, a designer from Portugal, who was inspired by the trendy Eastern transports dubbed Rickshaw.

Vidal called his creation Electric Taxi Car. This electric public transport provides a safe and eco-friendly commutation to passengers who want to dodge crowded areas in the city. » Read more: Rent an Electric Taxi Car to Avoid Crowded Urban Environment

Rating: 8.7/10 (3 votes cast)

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Posted in Concept, Electric Vehicle, Public Transport, Urban Vehicle

Tags: electric public urban

Mytho Makes a Step Towards the Future of Urban Transport

November 13th, 2009

mytho-urban-concept-vehicle-solar-roof Mytho represents a futuristic concept developed for both private and public transportation. Its designer Victor Uribe Chacon had the idea of creating a vehicle that would represent the future of urban commuting.

The design is made in American style mixed with elegance and complexity. The car has a great appearance, mostly thanks to the deep black and shiny silver color mix. » Read more: Mytho Makes a Step Towards the Future of Urban Transport

Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)

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Posted in Concept, Urban Vehicle

Tags: recyclable urban

Twizy Z.E. – Ideal Eco-friendly Vehicle for Urban Areas

November 11th, 2009

Twizy Z.E. represents one of the latest eco-friendly car concepts designed by the French carmaker Renault to be used in busy urban areas. It has a four-wheel chassis and it provides two seats for the passenger and driver, one behind the other.

It generates zero carbon dioxide emissions, while still offering speed and efficiency. It is very compact, measuring just 2.3 meters in length and being 1.13 wide, which makes Twizy Z.E. very useful for busy urban use. » Read more: Twizy Z.E. – Ideal Eco-friendly Vehicle for Urban Areas

Rating: 9.5/10 (2 votes cast)

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Posted in Concept, Electric Vehicle, Urban Vehicle, Zero Emissions

Tags: eco-friendly electric engine futuristic renault urban zero emisssions

Vestige – a Green-car Concept Design Proposed for Aston Martin

November 6th, 2009

This is a design offer for Astor Martin, featuring the representative scarab wings. Its design is close to that of Khepri, the Egyptian God.

The vehicle boasts an exclusive outlook, representing the fusion of sleek metallic body and black tinted roof. One more interesting feature is the vehicles wonderful rims.

It is worth mentioning that Vestige includes four electric motors and a rather powerful Wankel engine, featuring supercharging abilities. » Read more: Vestige – a Green-car Concept Design Proposed for Aston Martin

Rating: 9.5/10 (4 votes cast)

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Posted in Concept, Zero Emissions

Tags: aston martin Concept electric engine

Solar-powered MINILUX Vehicle for Leisure Purposes

November 6th, 2009

MINILUX is a concept car that aims urban dwellers that use their vehicles mostly when they have free time, using other means of transport during the day. The concept was designed by Jukka Rautiainen and its key feature is the ability to harvest solar energy by using high-efficiency photovoltaic panels. The driver can pug the vehicle in to a domestic or public access point, thus providing two ways of charging the batteries. If driven across Central Europe and the east coast of the United States, the car would run 9,000 miles a year on solar energy, while in sunny regions like California and Australia MINILUX would be able to achieve a solar powered range of 16,000 miles. » Read more: Solar-powered MINILUX Vehicle for Leisure Purposes