Enough of plasma and LCD TVs at CES 2008 but they aren’t the only ones domination the four-say long show. Automobiles seem to have a deserving share at the show and respecting the argument I have here GMs latest concept car. This would be a hydrogen-powered action model known as the 2008 Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell concept car. It rides on a hydrogen fuel cell crossover and now I am sure it drives your curiosity of how it works?

A single pack of hydrogen can make this car drive 300 miles (483 km) with 280 miles (450 km) from hydrogen and 20 miles (32 km) on pure, battery electric energy. A duo of 10,000 psi (700 bar) compound storage cisterns underneath the stern cargo floor hold 13.2 pounds (6 kg) of hydrogen to nourish the fuel cell heap, positioned below the covering. It is here when hydrogen blends with oxygen to produce electricity.

Gallery:Â Cadillac Provoq Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept

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We have been talking about feature-packed cars demanding a biting price, leaving a question to drop that amount or no as it might not justify its flaunting features. But the one in news come with built-in TV screens. No, you are wrong if you think it positioned inside the car as it is exhibited on the very body of the coupe replacing windshield. Also, I am wondering won’t it be troublesome task for the chauffer while others enjoy the video of their favorite beat or another mysterious episode of Sex in the city.

With no information about the price available, I am sure it ought to ask a worthy price.

Via LiveLeak

At the lately held auction of Al-Wiseman Car collection by RM in Florida, the eye-catching model was the 1965 Corvette cut-away autorama. Equipped with 327ci V8 produced 375 horsepower, a 4-speed manual transmission and 4 wheel disc breaks and a white interior, the Le Mans Blue was exhibited after a final furbishing of its internal accessories.

With a light press of a button, the body is lifted disclosing Corvette’s motor, chassis and suspension. Electric motors, counting crankshaft, pistons, valves, clutch, driveshaft, and position rear axle execute the various utilities of the car. The cut-outs divulge particulars concerning the exhaust system, broadcast, brakes and more. The car was lately discovered at South Africa and generated a sale of $704,000 at RM auction.

Via AutoBlog

A group of skilled people have designed the world’s first practical three-wheeled flying car targeting the aggravated commuters. This weird vehicle assures reprieve to motorists wedged in traffic jam by offering them a ride in this aircraft competent of elevating up to 4,000ft above heaving roads. Running at a top speed of 125mph on land, the Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V), has a structure similar to that of a motorbike but it’s ready to fly by unfolding rotor, propeller and tail section hidden in its roof. It is this hidden kit only that allows it access of up to 120mph.

Its funny exterior deceives its rapid hastening from 0 to 60 in just 5 seconds - a far snivel from Del Boy Trotter’s yellow Robin Reliant in Only Fools and Horses. Its creators reckon that when the sale price of this one-seater car would be a bit higher than an executive saloon car. Known as gyrocopter, the various mandatory accessories of the car includes a rotor on the top to raise it through the air, and a propeller at the rear to supply onward shove. To fly the PAL-V you need a leisure pilot’s licence, which can be obtained after a training of 10-20 hours against a normal driver’s licence that is procured to run it on the roads.

After six-years of R&D over budding concept versions, now the experts seem to be geared of to start the manufacturing of these vehicles soon. They are eyeing motorists who cannot bear any more traffic jams. The great mind behind this concept is that of John Bakker. It needs just 165ft to take off in and 16ft to land and can afford to fly for 340 miles within its fuel-efficient and environmentally specialized car engine. Against a helicopter, the rotor of an autogyro is impelled by sleek forces alone once it is in air. The creators of this prototype foresee a time when such automobiles would be extensively used that people will wing along sky highways, intended by GPS and using radar to prevent accident.

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The Lightning car firm has lately released the new models of electric cars in UK. Featured above are the electric Lightning GT and Sports versions that are inviting pre-orders. Pre-booking for the first cars (for 2008 delivery) is now being welcomed. The coupe has a potential to ride over 130 mph with a driving range of 250 miles. Also, the Electric Lightning GT can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. It is designed using carbon fibre/Kevlar hand-crafted bodywork complemented by aluminium honeycomb crushable collision cells.

The NanoSafe battery from Altairnano would give you no opportunity to complain regarding its operational safety. The battery is toxic free and contains no heavy metals. You needn’t make an effort to heat or cool the battery and it can run in temperatures between 75°C and minus 30°C (-22° to 167°Fahrenheit).

The battery comes with a warranty period of three years but the company claims of battery having a life expectancy of 12+ years. With 15,000 cycles and a standard of 40 miles per charge, you can ride your car to around 600,000 miles. A laboratory test is being conducted by the company and its being proved that NanoSafe cell can be charged to 80% of its capacity within a minutes’ time. Now the big news you must be hunting for. The car comes with a price tag of $219,000, almost two-fold of the Tesla. It’s battery individually costs $12,000-$14,000.

Via Gather

Your hunt for professional snowmobile can come to an end here. Trekking on snow through wheels! Identified as Yamaha RS Viking Professional Snowmobile, it is built with an Ultra-rigid Deltabox chassis and is powered by a three-cylinder Genesis 120 four-stroke engine, one-of-its-kind ever produced. It is equipped with a Camoplast Rip Saw and offers an unbeatable flotation over fresh snow.

This enables you to trek through the backcountry throughout the day. It features lightweight forged pistons, tow hitch, digitally controlled hand and thumb warmers, under-seat storage and removable passenger seat. It can be yours on a drop of a sheer $10,399.

Via YamahaMotor

Featured above is a PGO “Beauty” by French automaker clad beneath a shielding plastic cover. It will reach auction block on 18 December, 2007. The distinctive PGO Beauty cabriolet is decked up with 300,000 glass-crystal pieces and is anticipated to fetch $57,600-$115,200. Also, the sales generation would be contributed to the benefit of the UNICEF (The United Nations Children’s Fund).

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London’s Heathrow Airport is geared up to establish the world’s first Personal Rapid Transport (PRT) system. Designed by Advanced Transport Systems Ltd, the PRT is a flotilla of 18 driverless cubicles for business passengers soaring out of Terminal Five. The fitting is listed to complete within two years. Commuting at a speed of 25mph, the pods will transport travelers swiftly to the terminal check-in after picking them from their cars. It claims that a commuter need not wait for more than an 18 second and also runs away the customary delay that happens due to clogging. It’s possibly the first of its kind as the governments seek to substitute car use inside city centers.

Besides cutting down the waiting hours due to delay, it eradicates the need for a unchanging schedule of door-to-door service, privacy and safety. Inevitably, PRT is also being touted as environment-friendly automobile producing 0% emissions and consumes 50% less energy than any other corresponding bus system. The device cannot totally replace the present forms of mass shipment as it demands setting up of individual guide ways from accessible roads or ambler walkways.

Gallery: World’s First Personal Rapid Transport System

Via Jalopnik

Almost 30 years ago we came across James Bond “The Spy Who Loved Me” that let our imagination go wild and now we have Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht swerving the portrayal into a reality by producing their contemporary concept car called “sQuba”. It would be the world’s first real car packed with potential to not only burn roads but also frost water. The automobile is geared up to use two propellers in the stern and two commanding jet drives in the bow that drive the vehicle. It is being said that the car can dive to the depth of 33 feet and is powered by an electric motor with zero emission power.

It’s lightweight body and ultramodern Carbon Nano Tubes enfolds the driver and customer amidst the clean air to be inhaled that is supplied by an on-board system. The only worry visible is will take another four-month to hit the Geneva Motor Show scheduled for 6-16 March, 2008. What a great idea to plan out a long-drive underwater date with your beloved!

Via WorldCarFans

Is Andy Hazell, 48 from Knighton, Powys is regretting his creation? The artist is in a poor state as he could not locate a spacious parking for his silver car turned lately into an avatar of a giant fish. The designer mind has invested $$$$$ to swerve this Vauxhall Corsa into an 18ft (5.5m) scale model of a sea bass. A hydraulic system is being fitted into the automobile so that fish can hiss its tail, hoist its fins and open and close its mouth. He shares people consider him an insane creature but it is his passion for producing bizarre things that gives me strength. The fish car is embedded with 320 fluorescent lights along the fish’s aerodynamic aluminum cadaver and is operational on 12-volt motors. Measuring 18ft from nose to tail, it has aroused Hazell worries to construct an exclusive parking space for it as it won’t fit in traditional parking lot.

Via BBC