Future motorcycle design by Alex Kish

Check out this Future motorcycle: 'A motorcycle with a 'green' electric drive and an iconic V-twin comportment. The aim and the inspiration has been made very clear from the start by the designer; influenced by the sturdy V-twin demeanor, he wanted to showcase a functional, zero emission electric side to it, to the much younger and eco conscious generation. And boy, has he been successful, as the lightweight 430 lbs drivetrain will be powered by a 12 KW DC motor, while the highly durable Li-ion battery pack will feature a stable composition of Lithium iron phosphate.

Coming to the other design attributes, the bike will feature airless tires with the advantages of being puncture-proof and offering of better controls. The front wheel shock absorber will be conspicuously placed along the conventional fuel tank area, for efficient space management within the mechanism, while the front suspension will utilize a Telelever fork for enhanced stiffness to the bike head part. This in effect will make the ride easier and most importantly safer to steer.

The charging plug connection mounted on the motor controller side above the battery pack, will adroitly replicate the form of an old fashioned gas cap, just to get the ambiance of the old school. Moreover, an advanced oil cooling mechanism will be incorporated for better motor efficiency.

So finally at the end of the day, only time could say if this fastidiously fascinating conception will make its ‘green’ mark on some future motorcycle enthusiast’s wet dream, but we are surely going to keep our fingers crossed for that to happen.

Designer: Alex Kish

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Ferrari Modulo Revival | Car Design

Many would simply fling their eyebrows high when told that the original Ferrari 512 S Module by Pinninfarina was actually unveiled at the 1970 Geneva Auto Show. And now after 40 years, the modernistic version of this already futuristic car is back to tickle our sci-fi senses albeit in a more sustainable manner. Though strictly at a conceptual stage, this remarkably avant-garde conception was contrived by a design team of Emmanuel Laffon de Mazieres and Bastien Petelot.

Infused with a sleek demeanor, classy bearing and a fervently innovative technology, the Ferrari Modulo of the 21st Century will certainly be a supercar to behold. The inconspicuous wheels will be ’sunk in’ within the body frame like the original design; supposedly, for enhancement of rolling efficiency and airflow. On the other hand, the improved (if we daresay that) styling is quite evident from the roof of this version, which completely incorporates a swanky glass facade (in comparison to the original 70’s model). The linearity of the astute form along the measured edges have been specifically dealt with to accentuate upon the aerodynamic quality of the car.

According to the designer:

“Everything on this car is designed around aerodynamism and reduced rolling resistance. The extremely low profile, the controlled airflow, the sharp back-end edge help reduce drag and improve performance.”

Now coming to the part that interests us Ecofriend folks, the fascinating supercar will actually flaunt an all-electric engine that alludes to the very low emission side of affairs. So, if we ever get a chance to roll around the city blocks in this ultra-futuristic green monster, we would gleefully accept it with our bowing heads.

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Ferrari Xezri Concept Car by Samir Sadikhov

Ferrari Xezri Concept Car by Samir Sadikhov: Cars with latest modern designs lure today’s car enthusiasts. The premier car makers are in competition with each other to bring fresh and new ideas which are then incorporated while designing the cars. That’s why world’s top car making giants are looking for talents who can come up with innovative and fresh ideas. Ferrari, a car manufacturer, has introduced three new talented car designers to the world who have finished three year post-diploma course in transportation design in the academic year 2010-2011 from Design School of Turin IED. The final year projects which were done by these talented students were reviewed by Ferrari minutely before rewarding them for their works. Samir Sadikov, a resident of Azerbaijan, who has designed Ferrari Xezri on the principles of “Flexible aerodynamics” won the second prize.

This newly designed sports car has been built keeping the flow and dynamics of wind in mind. The specialty of this design is that the rear wing of the car which is placed horizontally on the roof activates automatically and absorbs wind from outside to cool the engine when the car achieves a super speed of 200km/hr and higher.

This prize is the second win for Turin IED which has previously won first position in the same contest in 2005. Seeing the car which is designed after principles of flexible aerodynamics by Samir, zipping through the deserted flyovers with ease like red fire in great speed, the CEOs of Ferrari Amedeo Felisa, Paolo Pininfarina and Flavia Manzoni are all praise for it. They even say that the design of this new car reminds them of designs of some old Ferrari.

This new car design along with two other award winning projects i.e. 540 Pegaso and Ethesian by fellow students Giuseppe Ceccio, Giacomo Pierine Matteo politano and Alessandro Nardolillo will be displayed at an exhibiton at their school’s headquarters until the end of September.


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Bugatti Veyron Sang Bleu Speedboat By Ben Walsh | Future Speedboat

Check Out This Bugatti Veyron Sang Bleu Speedboat By Ben Walsh | Future Speedboat:

A gorgeous car like the Bugatti Veyron Sang Bleu edition is able to inspire even the less imaginative mind. But when a talented designer like Ben Walsh (graduate of Royal College of Art, former member of GM’s Advanced Design team, currently designer at PSA Peugeot Citroën) takes a look at the ride, this is what happens: a stunning boat design, inspired by Bugatti. Featuring carbon fiber and aluminum construction, just like its muse, the 30-foot speedboat is a looker indeed. It is powered by a 1,000 horsepower quad-turbo W16 engine that gives it quite a strong personality.

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Concept car: Renault Eclipse By Narayan Subramaniam

Concept car: Renault Eclipse By Narayan Subramaniam: Fast decreasing petroleum reserves, increasing environmental pollution and fast crunching parking areas in Metro cities has made it inevitable to look out for cars and bikes that are smaller in size and have lesser carbon foot print. The all new Renault Eclipse is another such try at those hybrid concept car and bikes that promise to change the scenario of how we move around. The three tired Renault Eclipse is a new concept bike cum car which fuses the thrill of a bike with stability of a car. Its unique three tired design is perfectly aerodynamic to give the least possible resistance and have a superior output. The design has been totally inspired by the natural elements. The broader frame work is based shape of solar eclipse or a moon crescent.

The seating arrangements for driver and pillion are designed in shape of a cocoon just like that of a silk moth. The unique from suspension based on front two wheels give better stability and tilt control to the bike. With an automated option for tilt control, the riding experience becomes even better. Driver seating has been designed as in a car with reclining seat and passenger seating is as in a bike. The open nature of Renault Eclipse allows the rider to have that wind-in-my-hair experience of a bike and three tired structure gives that stability of a car. Renault Eclipse is a battery-powered vehicle carrying a single Lithium Ion Battery. The paper thin battery is shelved in the body itself to give that sleek look. It has also got wind turbine slots to use the wind energy at higher speeds for that additional auxiliary energy.

It has a low ground clearance, but due to superior traction mechanism and suspension, it has a superior steering and stability. Being battery powered, it has a far lesser carbon foot print and is easy to find space for due to its sleek design.

Designer: Narayan Subramaniam
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VENTILE : Awesome Concept Car By Thierry Dumaine

Ventile: Awesome Concept Car By Thierry Dumaine - VENTILE takes everything we know about cars and throws it out of the window. The powertrain starts off innocently enough being a gas/electric hybrid but there’s a third system – a giant fan. Air comes rushing in through the front, spins the fan situated beneath the battery and drives the car. How is this possible? The VENTILE barely weights 350 kg thanks to its translucent, soft shell and small rubberless wheels.

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TriMove - Motorbike Concept by Mohammad Ghezel

TriMove - Motorbike Concept by Mohammad Ghezel: Here is a design from Mohammad Ghezel that will blow your mind away. Primarily a three hubless wheel concept sets this one visually apart from any other bike on a top notch. When you first see this bike, you will only be wonder struck at the three wheels that it boldly flaunts. Unlike all other big, boring three wheeled bikes the TriMove is designed so sensually that agility and speed is a certainty. Very narrow and the tilting three wheels of TriMove redefines a trike for you.

Not just with its looks, this bike also charms with its fantastic features. It has a splendid three-disc braking system that needs very less braking space, making it perfectly safe. Also for all you people who are wondering about how this bike will help you balance; it has a triangular footprint, that balances brilliantly even when it is stationary.

The design, even though criticized for some so-called unergonomic characteristics, it is still avant-garde and highly fancy. There is nothing extrinsic about the bike, but because it is a new concept, its technical potency is not yet explored to the fullest.

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Shoe-Shaped Vehicle' IKONE Zero-emission Concept by Karim Guelmi

The IKONE is a concept three-wheeled vehicle designed by Karim Guelmi, a Montreal-based graduate from the University of Quebec in Montreal. The concept has been designed in collaboration with the Montreal-based company Fun-E Cycles. The one-seater vehicle is a vision of an eco-friendly society where humans could make use of alternative fuels for commuting.

The concept vehicle has 18.5-liters of storage space above the rear wheel. The design and strong DNA of the vehicle evokes lightness and fluidity as well as a symbiotic relationship between the rider and the ride.

The IKONE has been thought with the necessity to reduce its parts to a minimum, which further reduces the production costs. The electric engines of the vehicle have been designed to be powered by lithium batteries. Here's The Shoe-Shaped Vehicle' IKONE Zero-Emission designer by Karim Guelmi :









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Green GT LeMans Prototype Design Car by Thomas Clavet

The Green GT LeMans prototype is a vehicle designed by Thomas Clavet, a transport design student from the ISD (Institut Supérieur de Design) design school in Valenciennes, France. The vehicle was created for Green GT, a Swiss company who specialize in cutting edge environmentally friendly technology for the automotive sector. Green GT are also actively involved in the development of racing vehicles and products which have a limited impact on the environment.

While the LeMans prototype is currently just a concept it does provide a hint at what sort of vehicles could be coming from GreenGT in the next few years. If the GreenGT LeMans prototype were to go into production it could utilize a similar drivetrain to GreenGT’s current electric race car. This vehicle is equipped with a pair of electric motors which combined make between 350 – 400 horsepower and a jawdropping 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lbs) of torque. In a lightweight composite construction vehicle like the GreenGT LeMans prototype it should provide for truly electrifying performance (please excuse the pun).

The exterior design of the concept displays all the purposeful and necessary aerodynamic aids found on current GT race cars, except on the GreenGT LeMans prototype there seems to be a clean efficiency to the overall design. The nose section is particularly successful and incorporates a pair of LED headlight into the front spoiler. The side mirrors look more like modern art sculptures than necessary safety features. Air brakes have also been cleverly incorporated into the front and rear wheel arches to improve downforce during braking.

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