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Antro Solo – Electric Car that Splits in Two Smaller Vehicles

February 26th, 2010

The market of electric vehicles has a new player from Hungary represented by a number of auto enthusiasts who teamed up with Hungarian firm Antro. The team is currently working on a vehicle that could split into two separate cars.

The hybrid concept car is called Antro Solo and it weights only 595 pounds ($270kg). Using its solar panels mounted on the roof, the three-seater vehicle will be able to run about 20 kilometers on solar power alone. » Read more: Antro Solo – Electric Car that Splits in Two Smaller Vehicles

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

Tags: Concept hybrid engine photovoltaic panels Solar-powered zero emisssions

Kia Presents Ray PHEG Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle with Solar Rooftop

February 12th, 2010

This nice concept car can be viewed at Chicago Auto Show 2010. The Kia Ray PHEV represents a plug-in hybrid vehicle that has its rooftop covered with solar glass which allows the car to produce green energy.

In addition to being eco-friendly the car also boasts improved aerodynamics and innovative technology. The Ray PHEV was developed by Kia’s new green sub-brand called EcoDynamics. » Read more: Kia Presents Ray PHEG Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle with Solar Rooftop

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Posted in Concept, Electric Vehicle, Solar-powered

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AERO – Eco-friendly Concept Car that Harnesses Wind and Solar Energy

January 18th, 2010

AERO represents a three-wheeled electric car for two people. It was designed by Cristian Polaco, who was inspired by the shapes of nature. The designer thought about developing a vehicle that would be eco-friendly and would boast a design that could remind of air and water.

Both, the design and functional features of the mid-engine rear wheel drive electric car were also influenced by the contemporary aspects one can find in Formula 1 cars. The vehicle’s body is made using compressed polymers which are quite easy to recycle and which make the car rather lightweight. » Read more: AERO – Eco-friendly Concept Car that Harnesses Wind and Solar Energy

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Posted in Concept, Electric Vehicle, Solar-powered, Zero Emissions

Tags: Concept eco-friendly electric engine photovoltaic panels Solar-powered wind power zero emisssions

Expedition Vehicle Concept for Urban and Rural Areas

December 29th, 2009

Here we have another alternative for agglomerated urban areas. Designed by Prodan Dragos, a designer from Romania, the E.V.C. (Expedition Vehicle Concept) represents a multifunctional eco-friendly car that the driver can configure. The vehicle can be changed from a camping model to an open top boulevard car.

The E.V.C. boasts a nano-polymere body and a 4×4 hybrid drivetrain. It has 250 millimeters of ground clearance, which means that you won’t have any problems crossing through country roads. » Read more: Expedition Vehicle Concept for Urban and Rural Areas

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Posted in Concept, Solar-powered, Urban Vehicle

Tags: camping Concept leisure Solar-powered urban

Kia Soul – Simplicity and Complexity Within an Urban Vehicle

December 3rd, 2009

Smart Design has come up with this interesting concept car called Kia Soul, which is meant to ideally fit in a constantly changing, sophisticated environment.

The eco-friendly vehicle looks rather a simple, but inside you will find a technology-enriched passenger compartment. The interior of Kia Soul was designed with simplicity and cleanliness in mind.

Being designed as a perfect mean of urban transportation, this green vehicle includes a heads-up screen showing necessary information that appears in front of the driver. » Read more: Kia Soul – Simplicity and Complexity Within an Urban Vehicle

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Posted in Concept, Solar-powered, Urban Vehicle

Tags: Concept electric kia Solar-powered urban

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