Thursday, March 14, 2013

MORI Folding Bike

MORI folding bike aims to increase the rate of bike ridership especially in an urban environment for better sustainable future. Based on statistic in America, women comprise only 25% of bicycle riders. Can you see a gender gap here? This is due to the bicycle industry that focuses merely on existing cyclists and ignoring the needs of those non-riders, mostly women. In this case, female users could potentially become an expanding market for future bicycle industry.

Considered female user characteristics, the size of MORI must be small enough for user to carry and storage. Using 3-D printing technology, users can design their personal pattern, color, texture and even structure of battery case. For power system, combining human-powered and electromotor-powered modes together, users can chose different riding gesture and power mode based on their different requirements.

You can easily transform this bike from bicycle, scooter, trolley, to folding mode. MORI folding bike is your perfect daily companion, from going to work, shop, to ride home.

Designer : Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bike by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bike by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan


Pininfarina Sergio

Pininfarina Sergio sports car is named after the man who was responsible for Ferrari for 40 years and conceived the iconic Ferrari classics. This amazing concept car has been designed and created in order to celebrate the great life of Sergio Pininfarina, a two-seater barchetta, futuristic, sporty, compact, yet pure and sensual. This is the real open air car inspired by 1965 dino berlinetta speciale, there's no cupola installed to protect the passengers, thus 2 helmets should be worn when driving this car. Drivers can activate aerodynamic deflector in front of the cockpit to create virtual windscreen by deviating the air flow to protect the passengers from turbulence.

Remember the iconic gull-wing style doors of Ferraris in the 60's? Pininfarina Sergio reminds you of these wings by compacting all volume accessories as much as possible. Extremely light, this concept sports car appears to float with the front up, it's the result from extensive aerodynamic research.

From : Pininfarina

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Ford Citi Bike

Ford Citi Bike is designed for easy mounting and holding gadgets like laptops and iPad.

Its shape came from a user friendly perspective where the owner wont have to lift their legs up high to mount-dismount the bike, this way makes it easy to ride it with whatever kind of clothing. The mechanism of the bike consists in gears, and dented bands for traction, and torsion bars for steering.

Designed for Ford, inspired by the Ford Focus ST 2013
Assisted by: Ricardo Casillas and Manuel Serrania

Designers: Jimena Compean, Isabel Ayala and Jose Arturo Moreno


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Toyota iRoad

If you love the maneuverability of a motorcycle but hate wearing all those safety gears or exposing yourself to the rain and cold, then Toyota i-Road personal mobility concept is the answer to your prayers. Introduced at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show, this three-wheeler boasts motorcycle-like maneuverability yet with the comfort of a car. It is very ideal for short-distance urban travel and a great way to enjoy ride.

This compact two-seater e-vehicle has been designed and developed to offer you a new way to travel, so refreshing. Enjoy great ride with same level of convenience as a motorcycle, cruising through congested city roads and the lack of parking space won't be an issue for you. The automatic active-lean system provides great response and exciting driving experience. Drive this vehicle helmet free, thank you to its closed cabin design, all passengers don't have to wear any extra safety gears, you are shielded from the weather in all seasons.

From : Toyota

Toyota i-Road Personal Mobility Concept

Toyota i-Road Personal Mobility Concept

Toyota i-Road personal mobility concept is designed with a length of 850 millimeters, great maneuverability, a nice active lean system. Its electric powertrain allows for smooth, quiet ride with zero emission operation. On a single charge, you can drive this vehicle up to 50km.

Toyota i-Road Personal Mobility Concept

Toyota i-Road Personal Mobility Concept

Monday, March 4, 2013

R1 2030 Concept

R1 concept car for 2030 uses hydrogen fuel cell technology to produce zero emission vehicle, yep, an engine that burns pure hydrogen produces zero pollution. As you can see here, this future car features F1 box shaped body design, it's definitely not conventional design that you've seen before. Instead of wheels, R1 users spheres for unparalleled control and turning, parking shouldn't be an issue.

Inside, R1 concept car offers spacious area for passengers where it can be customized according to the owner's taste. This is highly possible due to the smaller and more compact hydrogen tank used in this vehicle. R1 has been designed with 1+1 layout which means the hydrogen tank is located behind the rear-seat passenger and within the shallow floor. It is ideal for traveling in small group in urban environment.

Designer : Nicholas Evans

R1 Concept Car for 2030 by Nicholas Evans

R1 Concept Car for 2030 by Nicholas Evans

R1 Concept Car for 2030 by Nicholas Evans

R1 Concept Car for 2030 by Nicholas Evans

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Gran Turismo Concept

If you are a gamer, the chance is you are already familiar with Gran Turismo game. This car concept, Gran Turismo E-motion racing car is a project that brings virtual realistic concept based on the amusement of driving and racing in the game. The main objective of this concept was to design a dynamic vehicle for more heart pumping racing, this concept car is able to transform its mass distribution during the race following when you are in a turn, straight line or breaking phase.

The main feature here is the battery, these designers have done extensive research to design the construction for it. At first, they study about battery displacements necessary to change the gravity center of the vehicle during the race, then they built the system serving to move the battery along the frame quickly and efficiently. The result is a kart vehicle that boasts a track car performance.

Designers : Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion concept racing car offers new type racing vehicle that brings not only unique driving sensations in the games but also in the reality. Just in case you never heard of this game, Gran Turismo is not just a game, it has become an international network that is used to promote news brands, events and even link between partners. Based on that, these designers have envisioned that one day, Gran Turismo would be an automotive maker, it's no longer just a game.

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery


BlackBraid Bike

BlackBraid bike, produced by Munich Composites features you a super light bicycle (less than 5kg) without compromising its style. Just like champagne and caviar, vodka and martini, style and sustainability, this combination allows for beautiful, modern, creative bike for urban lifestyle. Braided carbon frames were developed based on a new procedure in braiding technology to produce high-performance material, stable as metal yet weight less than aluminum. Together, PG-Bikes and Munic Composites teamed up to create a master piece for the road, BlackBraid bike that is offered in 2 different models: Fixie (city bike) and Touring (long distances).

Designer : PG Bikes

Blackbraid Fixie
Blackbraid Bike by PG-Bikes

Blackbraid Touring
Blackbraid Bike by PG-Bikes

Blackbraid Bike by PG-Bikes