Foldable Electric Bicycle Design for London Garden

Have you heard about the London garden? It is the concept car free zone in down town London where cars will not be allowed only bicycles and bus will be allowed for transportation.  For that designer Marten Wallgren, David Seesing, and Miika Heikkinen have designed a foldable compact electric bicycle.

Concept behind the design is to store the energy in the inner batteries of the bicycle while riding and later you can use this energy as a currency for bus ride. you can fold the bicycle and keep it in the storage racks in the bus.  There are special parking is developed near to bus stop where we can park the bike and while we finish our work bike can transfer the spare energy  to the bus stop and latter this energy can be used in London garden network system, which is the Universal Electricity Network of this concept.   

So guys time to Go Green! Check out more pics below via syahdiar.org

TATA MEGAPIXEL

I do not how the Indian giant automotive manufacturer Tata Motors keep surprising us, after giving world's most cheapest car "NANO"  now they are working on the project which will be one of the world's most economical car with superb looks and design, the car will be known as "MEGAPIXEL"

With the initial pictures the car look promising and attractive. This is four-seater B-Pillar less car based on Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) concept, for up to 900 Km at one go. which attract the motorist around the world for its economy and environment friendly features.

 The USP of this car is its mileage claimed by company which is 100 KM/Liter and  just 22 gm CO2 emission. and it seem which such amazing usp this car will become a tough competition in its segment of electric vehicle.Its power is supplied by Lithium Ion Phosphate battery and an on board petrol engine generator to give power/recharging  on the move.

Further details on this car's project can be read here TATA's MEGAPIXEL Info

Have a look on the pictures of this small beauty :-)

Pain Ray or Active Denial System

Recently Air Force's futuristic design "Pain Ray" (also known as Active Denial System) has unvielived which is able to generate the powerful radiation beams which causes burning sensation in the body of victim and people run to hide from the radiations. In first instance it looks a good invention but again it start controversy that usage of Tear Gas can be accpetable to control the crowd but this invention is not seem too safe like if some persons are allergic to these kind of radiation then his/her skin could get severe reaction to these beams. and as the souces told that these beams are enough strong to penetrate through the clothes then what would happen to skin?




After considering these thoughts the Air force is currently thinking to use and test this device on the Air planes to scatter the birds who come in the path of plane to avoid any accident. personally i feel that it still need lots of testing before implement into direct usage on human. Also this device could be use as a weapon in wars but i would prefer the idea of usage on the airplans to save hundreds of lifes instead of using in wars. Well lets time and Airforce decide its usage.





Source: http://www.futurich.com/future-weapons-army-pain-ray

NEREUS ...a future watercraft

The world's first submersible fuel-free jetski...

Friends here is the world's first prototype of an under water jetski called the Nereus,

This jet-ski style watercraft is designed by Mathias Koehler. The whacky-looking concept uses the wind for propulsion, which means the rider can spend as long as they like out on, or under, the water.

Tell me, What could be more fun than flying a kite or riding a Waverunner? Try both at the same time! That’s the basic idea behind the “Nereus” water craft.

Powered by none other than Mother Nature herself, this water craft can deliver hours of fuel free fun above and below the water. Steering is managed via foot pedals and the diving function is handled vie the hand grips controlling the pivoting fins at the base. Sailing into the wind is a simple as traditional zig zag tacking.It’s much like sailing and jet skiing combined.

Time for a RIDE....

Source:www.yankodesign.com

Toyota’s Lightweight 1/X Concept

Toyota 1/x concept

After presenting the 1/X concept , Toyota has proved again that they are the pioneer in the field of the future cars. It seems that they are going to utilise each and every space of this car , so that unneccessary space can be avoided.They are trying to reduced the weight of the car also so that we a get good fuel milege in a result.

It seems like every other day now that a car company announces a new concept that is redefining what it means to be an environmentally friendly vehicle. However, when Toyota says it, we tend to take a closer look. It was Toyota, after all, that created the Prius, the standard to which all subsequent hybrid vehicles are measured. The Toyota 1/x concept, which recently appeared at the Chicago Auto Show, is Toyota’s latest attempt at redefining what a green vehicle means. And to them, it is all about making it weigh less.

The name 1/X refers to the reduced amount of weight, emissions and fuel consumption that the vehicle has compared to that of other similar vehicles in its class. It is made from a carbon fiber reinforced plastic frame, that is quite strong but much lighter than conventional framing system. The shape of the vehicle is a result of a desire by Toyota’s designers to create a smaller space, that would have a feeling of openness. It has the same amount of space as a Prius, yet weighs about a third

Toyota is looking for more ways to squeeze every inch from a gallon of gas possible. This 1/X concept design was built from the ground up with light weight materials, with which they hope to double the Prius’ already impressive mileage ranking. Some interesting choices can be found overhead. The roof is transparent, heat and noise insulating, and made from a bio-plastic derived from kenaf and ramie plants. The wheels are thinner than normal cars due to its extreme light weight.This design, combined with the lightness of the car means that it can travel for over 600 miles on a four-gallon tank of fuel. Pretty impressive effort from Toyota, one of the only companies successfully marketing hybrids today.

The roof is transparent, heat and noise insulating, and made from a bio-plastic derived from kenaf and ramie plants. The seats of the vehicle are extremely light, yet, according to Toyota, quite comfortable. The entire front of the vehicle is clad in an LED lighting system that provides a soft glow, illuminating the entire front surface of the vehicle. And, due to the light weight of the vehicle, the 1/X’s wheels are smaller and thinner than those of a regular vehicle. They have even reduced the amount of water splashed by the tires when traveling on wet surface.

The aerodynamic shape of the 1/X and unique cabin design result in smaller pillars, allowing passengers more visibility and helping to create a greater sense of openness and freedom with its outer surroundings for driver and passengers.The 1/X roof is produced from a bio-plastic made from environmentally-responsible material derived from kenaf and ramie plants. The result is a roof that improves heat insulation, emits less carbon dioxide, increases the amount of light entering the cabin, and reducing noise.

On the inside, the 1/X employs four ultra-lightweight seats made of polyester fiber that is knitted three-dimensionally for added comfort. The material functions like a spring or damper that helps create a cushion-like feel for all occupants

The 1/x is meant to operate at a fuel efficiency that is double that of the Prius. It comes with a plug-in hybrid unit and a small fuel-engine. This design, combined with the lightness of the car means that it can travel for over 600 miles on a four-gallon tank of fuel. Overall, a pretty impressive technology package from Toyota

Source:http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/08/transportation-tuesday-toyotas-lightweight-1x-concept/