Articles tagged with: Automobile
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Luxury on 25 July 2008
Those who claim to be a true American and don’t want to miss out ways to flaunt your roots then here I have one for you. Exhibiting a perfect blend of style and power, here is Harley’s new 2009 V-Rod Muscle motorcycle that offers you a reason to make people jealous after seeing touring you over this. The new 2009 V-Rod Muscle motorbike maintains that practice while also hoisting the bar for badass bikes ubiquitously. It features a liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine that yields ~122 HP and 86 ft lbs of torque at 6500 RPMs.
Posted in Automobile, Gadgets, Technology on 24 July 2008
Christened as The Super Sky Cycle, the flying motorcycle by Butterfly LLC, from Oklahoma is a cross flanked by a gyroplane with folding rotor cutting edges and an insubstantial, three-wheeled motorbike. Its multi functionality allows you to drive it on the road, park it in your garage or fly it through the air. The Super Sky Cycle is driven by Rotax 912ULS 100-hp four-stroke engine that can let you 55 mph in the highway speed plus a top speed in surplus of 100 mph in the voyage. Avaialble for sale over their website, the flying motorcycle costs $ 45,995 for the SSCycle(912ULS Rotax100hp) and or $ 56,995 for SCycle(Rotax Turbo 115hp). If it fails to convince you then do check out the M200G flying vehicle from Moller International all set to hit market by 2009.
Posted in Automobile, Designer on 24 July 2008
To justify the demanding cost of $2,000 for a colossal Twist Freedom DX Electric Bicycle, I would propose you to take a look at the contest prior to crumpling your nose up and walking away. Check out the video review lately capture at Popular Mechanics that would enable you identify whether this fastidious bike is worth you while. Popularly known as the Giant Twist Freedom DX, it can roll up to 75 miles on an assortment of battery and human-powered pedaling, and the motor flaunts three diverse forms (Eco, Normal and Sport) to please your temper and riding necessities.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Eco-friendly, News, Technology on 23 July 2008
During the corresponding year of 2007, Google.org initiated RechargeIT, a program to hasten the espousal of plug-in stimulating automobiles. Since then, it is inviting investment proposals from teams functioning on expertise germane to this initiative. And today is a fortunate day for Google philanthropic gang as they have inked their first RechargeIT reserves in two capable firms undertaking the brave of vehicle electrification. Based in California, Aptera Motors is engaged in developing an ultra-high competence motor vehicle based on enhanced aerodynamics and fused supplies. Aptera’s first sample generated around 230 miles per gallon during testing period, and currently they are geared up to develop an all-electric and a plug-in hybrid automobile with the design as its base.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Home Decor, News, Technology on 23 July 2008
With the surging rise at the technological front and growing population and pollution, the overt need expressed by every second person is the availability of the flying cars. And again the simpler response to calm or shun their needs is the routine statement: It is difficult to produce one. But now you ca revive your hopes as Moller International has plans to unveil their flying vehicles by 2009. Currently running in the completion stage of volantor airframe, it is anticipated that counted 40 models running on fly-by-wire, multi-engine would be delivered by 2009. The preliminary volantor sculpt available for sale in 1009 would be the M200G Jetson, designed for functionality at up to 10-feet above ground level.
Designed and developed as a vertical take off & landing (VTOL) fast, the budgeted two passenger personal leisure vehicle is inhibited to this elevation so that machinists will not be in requisite to avail a pilot’s license. Moller is hoping the success of it’s operationally along with safety during a nearly scheduled demo, which would shun the question of attaining private pilot’s license for taking a ride over it. The credit for its easy performance of M200G Jetson goes to integrated wire computer technology that supports the flying functionality leaving the pilot with the choice to take it in the direction he wishes to.
Posted in Automobile, Concept, Designer on 23 July 2008
If you want to own a certain automobile coming from the next Transformers movie, then the polished motorcycle concept tossing amidst two and three wheels (apparently) with the mere touch of a button can be your next potential deal. Considering the highway route, it is accessible via three wheels but on jammed roads the entire commuter chalet swivels, elating the third veer (that sprouts blades) in the air, hence keeping the framework steady likewise in an airliner tail. The seating in the compartment stay erect when it turns, so munchies can stay in their cup receptacle. Designed and developed by student Seyyed Javad Ghaffarian for Car Design News 2008 design contest, the twisty vehicle concept is aptly christened as the Magic Tricycle. It is an indication that its march towards touching reality would be no less than a magic. I doubt if anyone gives a second thought before buying one, the day it hits market.
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Luxury, Outdoor on 23 July 2008
To feed that party animal within you, I introduced you to hi-tech Tailgate Kegerator and All Star Tailgating Trailer that offers the extreme of facilities. But even then if it fails to convince you and you continue looking for another then do consider this: The All American Tailgater. Not only it would make you feel privilege during parties but you feel the company of your world with you. Express a need and the functional “All American Tailgater” would respect it. Take it to the venue (wild spot), you wish to explore during a long weekend and it gets open featuring grill, bar, TV (functional with optional satellite) and you are all set to bingo! The All American Tailgater trailer comes equipped with a complete bar area detailing keg refrigerator, food refrigerator, freezer, microwave, sink, surround sound stereo system, storage space for food and liquor and 5 disc DVD/CD player.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury, Shopping on 23 July 2008
They may call it the worlds fastest and pricey PC ever developed but on first appeal it is nothing but a standard coupe. Called Brabus SV12 Biturbo, the functionality of the coupe offers a mobile feature to the need of workstation, PC and other sundry thingamajigs. Featuring 211mph, the Brabus SV12 Biturbo can speed up from 0-62mph in just 4 seconds. Exhibited at the British Motor Show, it is accessible via long-wheelbase Mercedes S600 limo along with one of Brabus’ renowned 6.3litre V12 ‘Rocket’ engines, mounting 730bhp, condensed into it. Priced at £270,000, the IT aspect of the motor gathered my attention as the fat sum of £24,726.70 (ex. VAT) for the ‘Business equipment’ defines that concern is merely intellectual.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Luxury on 23 July 2008
Those owning a hefty bank balance have every right to know about it. Lightning’s pristine GT, is one of the two motorcars available globally that run on lithium-titanate battery technology. They say novelty facilitates the automobile to go from lifeless to fully charge within minutes albeit you would have to identify that grants three-phase engineering power, so as to count the payback over conventional Li-ion cells. The firm’s Chris Dell claims that it’s demanding cost of £120,000 ($239,400) is well justified by the distinct quick charge tech specks involved. Further, he is hoping to form an association with the UK-based production to ink a deal within motorists can sway by, juice up and be on their way while peripatetic. Those anxious about owning one may have to wait for another one year.
Via Engadget / TheRegister
Posted in Automobile, Car, Concept, Designer on 21 July 2008
Here is a vehicle concept that has a potential to ride the road like a car and if need be can zip off likewise a motorbike. With the face of the model throwing hints of its appeal similar to that of a car and equal amount of respect goes to its weird rear that qualifies it as a bike. So, you have every right to feel opportune if this concept meets reality. Designed by Alvino Design, the Proxima is a two-seater model that effectively merges two diverse automobile forms. Probability is if you have developed a fad for motorcycles then Proxima might not be your overt choice but those have a liking for peculiar vehicle impression followed by a sleek body styling would surely value Proxima’s graceful tapering from one automobile to another. Must say, the design is ultra-cool.










