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Sexy Electric Scooter From Nissan
This is quite simple the most elegant and sexy electric scooters around that are actually on road and not still a concept visualization of some up and coming designer who spends more time on the CG pages than actually understanding the needs of those who actually need the vehicles to commute around. A large part of successful design is to make sure that you understand the needs of those who ride it, put yourself in their shoes and then make sure that you come up with the perfect amalgamation of sense, style, simplicity and utility!
World Solar Challenge Best Design
Competitions like the World Solar Challenge and the North American Solar Challenge have given solar-powered transportation an almost unimaginable boost and as a result of contest like this, we are today at a stage where we can actually think of solar-power as a truly feasible and practical energy alternative. The SolarWorld No.1 is one such example. The solar racer is being touted as a future generation racecar especially given that it came in at 4th place at the World Solar Challenge held in Australia also bagging the Best Challenge Class Design Award.
Indoor Golf Will Happen In the Netherlands
The brainchild of and initiative of Indoor Golf Project and its Managing Director Jon Standing, the Indoor Golf Arena is a golfer’s dream that’s about to come true. The physical phenomenon is an 18,000 square meter indoor golfing facility that is set to open its doors in Netherlands in 2010. The Indoor Golf Arena is aimed to be open 365 days a year and will offer high quality indoor golf training facilities.
Some main features of this remarkable concept include:
- 14,000 meteres squared of synthetic grass practice facilities, designed by Nicklaus Design.
- 20 advanced ProTee Golf Simulators and 28 hitting bays.
- Several training facilities for kids and a Bambini Golf Course.
- An unconventional rooftop driving range with 34 bays.
- Several wellness and golf fitness facilities.
- A training centre and Short Game Centre of Excellence that will accommodate National Golf Federations.
- A PGA Europe implemented training scheme.
- A large golf equipment store.
- A top quality restaurant, bar and lounge area.
- 4-star hotel with over 200 rooms.
High Performance Mullen L1X Electric Car
The all-electric, 120 mph L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motor Company and Hybrid Technologies Inc. The L1X-75 GT costs $125,000, has less range of 100 miles and will be available later this summer. Hybrid Technologies has been working for years on the L1X-75 GT and plans to market it first to the wealthy in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the US. The carbon fiber body and vehicle platform are made in L.A. and the electric drive system is made in Mooresville, North Carolina The 100-mile range comes after 4-6 hours of charging.
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Ikea In Copenhagen Loans Bike with Trailer
I have always adored Ikea for it innovative environmentally friendly designs and its commitment towards it always, when I read that they now have initiated bikes with trailers, it was more than a surprise.
Tango with Clooney - Just Not In His Tango
He’s on the market again and ready to cruise in the sexiest bachelor wheels – a Tesla Roadster. George is expected to get his electric dream machine next month. Meanwhile, the newly single George now rides in an electric car built (appropriately) for one – the Tango one-seater. And, he’s committed to his eco-driving, adding, “We are going to have to find a way to get away from oil. It has start with someone, somewhere, changing policy. I try and be photographed in the Tango and hope someone thinks it’s a good idea.”
Low Roller Freewheeling Concept Thingy
Intending to reduce the environmental stress of fuel emissions as well as consumptions, it is jointly developed by the NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering and Design Incubation Centre. Feeding on Gas-to-Liquid fuel, this light weighted car is developed with a low rolling resistance allowing it to freewheel without consuming any fuel upon reaching a certain speed.
Green Bike Taken Really Literally - Somebody Buy a Clue
Created by the Saint Thomas Academy Experimental Vehicle Team as an effort to make students bring their own ideas about real life problem-solving to the table instead of bookish concepts, the lithium phosphate ion powered electric motorcycle features unprecedented safety features like seat belts on the environmentally friendly commuter concept.
Wooden Hull Leads to Wood Bath - Boat Not Included
Swiss designer Markus Farner came up with the ingenious idea for his solid wood baths when he was busy completing a yacht for a client. The inspection was done interestingly. The client himself sat inside the wooden hull and found it very relaxing, so the idea of craeting these wood baths was born.
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