Unlike of many other concepts electric bicycle concept HMK 561 from Ralf Kittmann took home an iF Design Award for some seriously forward thinking. Cyclists HMK 561 is made of conductive carbon fiber, which is not only an excellent conductor of electricity, but also acts as a capacitor that can store energy. This energy is obtained by converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy in each mobile connection of mechanism. The resulting energy fed to the engine and lights. And there is already a working prototype!
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American designer Jacob McMurry have created extremely beautiful concept car Alfa Romeo FastBack Sedan 2017 Concept. It’s inspired by the design of cars of ’30s and also by the famous Venice Carnival. The Concept is an executive class sedan, with glass ceiling and side panels which can change their degree of transparency. Engine of this asymmetrical car work as bio-diesel.
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Company Morgan has always been famous for the original design of their vehicles. At present time it also remained faithful to its principles and released a new concept Morgan 2+2. The concept represents an aluminum, ultra-light sports roadster with design and luxury characteristic of the brand. Finishing interior is also at high level – were used natural materials: wood and leather. This concept acr will be presented in August 2010 in Pebble Beach.
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This extraordinarily beautiful retro car BMW 328 roadster was built before WWII in an amount slightly less than 500 copies. The model that you could see at photos was developed by BMW designer Wilhelm Mayrhofer specifically to race in the 1940 Mille Miglia. After WWII, this BMW 328 roadster was taken to Russia as a compensation where until recently was stored. Despite the advanced age the car remained in excellent condition. On May 1, 2010 auction house RM Auctions in Monaco will expose this unique retro car at auction. Instead Buegelfalte BMW Museum will exhibit an exact copy, and original one will get the lucky guy who will buy it in Monaco.
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Peugeot design team has just published the pictures of their new concept: a bicycle, called B1K. It looks like a racing bike with a minimalist design. Bike doesn’t have chains at all and made from a special heavy-duty material. Pretty interesting concept. Also do not forget to check another bike concept – DH Freeride Bike-Concept.
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This 3D model called “Audi Shark” was the winner of 2009 World Auto Design Contest. Auto has the form of a shark and it’s not only a way to make unusual design. It is believed that this form improves cars handling. Besides the futuristic design of this model its creator Mert Tol thought out how it will move. By his idea Shark will not have wheels like modern cars, it will be flying machine. The author believes that this feature will reduce the risk of accidents on the roads and provide the driver unforgettable feeling of flight. Also there were invented original seats, which are very similar to motorcycle seats but much more comfortable. In general the car is very unusual. And a natural question arises: when it will become a reality?
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23-year-old industrial design student of Mid Sweden University Marouane Bembli created a futuristic concept car R10, which in his opinion, should in future replace the Audi R8. "I modeled a new supercar, Audi R10, and I believe in it" – said Bembli about his work. He also noted that he imagine the overall weight is around 1,200 kilograms and a powerful V10 under the hood. It’s just a CGI dream but who knows…
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