February 26th, 2010
The Honda 3R-C is a three wheeled concept vehicle just announced before the Geneva Motor Show. The concept vehicle will be on display along with the EV-N concept which makes it European debut. The vehicle tries to give us a glimpse of ehat the future mode of transport for individuals might look like. Its got a battery electric drivetrain mounted very low in its chassis maintaining a low centre of gravity and improving stability in the process.
The 3R-C has a clear canopy which covers the drivers seat while not in use and then acts as a windshield for the driver while driving. The sides of the safety shell are sufficiently high to protect the driver from accidents or impacts from the sides, also sheltering from the weather at the same time. What more it gives you sufficient and secure storage space as well. Great bike I must say. Wondering how much will this one cost.
Via Honda Press Release and Engadget
Categories: Automobiles, Concept / Educative, First look |
Tags: 3R-C Honda bike, Honda, Honda concept vehicle, Three Wheeled Electric Concept Vehicle | No Comments
February 10th, 2010
Though Segway’s aren’t extremely popular for automobile or technology enthusiasts, Neil Nitin Mukesh did manage to get some traction for the same in India it seems. Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle that promises to give you a non stop journey through Mumbai’s traffic . IMO in India the ATV’s are much more popular and in fashion. Last we heard about these Segways was when Chinese SWAT decided to use this for security during Beiging Olympics.
Now the Segway Inc along with the Bird group is gearing up for an India launch and we just hope that the pricing does subsidize here (difficult though). The models X2 and i2 that would make their Indian debut soon, are typically priced around $4500 to $5500 (Rs 250,000 approx). If you really got time view this 8min video on youtube.
Via [Image Source]
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Categories: Automobiles, Launch Pad, Wow Gadgets |
Tags: buy segway in india, segway india, segway price, segway x2 | No Comments
January 2nd, 2010
Sandeep Bachhe is by far the most hi-tech and geekiest auto driver around. A step into his autorickshaw and you would wonder if its 2050 already. A resident of Bandra, Mumbai; Sandeep has a fully loaded ride that assures its passengers more facilities than a luxury cab. A few months back when I stepped into his vehicle while heading office, I was surprised to see a board with updated stock market index, gold and currency exchange rates and thats just the beginning. Check out the gallery below and I promise the next time you are out looking for a auto to take you home, you would silently hope that its Sandeep coming your way!
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Categories: Automobiles, Weird or not? |
Tags: auto driver, geek, geeky, mumbai, mumbai auto driver, ride, sandeep bachhe | 4 Comments
November 11th, 2009
The car-crazy group of people who probably think of everything as cars or in car-related terms have another way to express their passion. You can now have a toy car to alert you about any new mail. It’s not just any car but your favourite one from a popular Disney/Pixar animated movie, which will alert you of the latest news from a car-related newsletter 
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Categories: Accessories, Automobiles, USB gadgets |
Tags: Cars email usb, disney usb car, Disney/Pixar Cars USB Email Alert, pixar usb car | 17 Comments
August 23rd, 2009
If you have some real love for Transformer style bots (and cars), then you better go and grab this bumblebee costume that actually lets you dress up like a robot and then transform into a CAR! Now if only you could get something to power those wheels and maybe some firepower (I would content myself with the Transformers Flash drive for now). Video downstairs (more…)
Categories: Accessories, Automobiles, Videos, Weird or not?, Wow Gadgets |
Tags: bumblbee costume, robot costume, robot to car, robots, transformers, transformers costume | No Comments
August 6th, 2009
Paul Patone takes great pride in showing off his invention which is a fuel delivery system that makes almost any engine run on Mountain Dew. Finally, some environmentalist would love soft drinks.
Patone’s fuel delivery system uses a mixture of 80% soda drink and 20% gasoline or diesel to run anything from a lawn mower to a diesel engine that runs cars. The most interesting part is that the exhaust from the engine using Pathone’s fuel delivery system is pollution free.
“I haven’t invented the engine; all I’ve invented is the fuel delivery system. And this system will fit a gas engine, a diesel engine, a furnace, a boiler, it will fit anything including jet turbines,” Patone said.
Patone calls his system as the GEET or the Global Environmental Energy Technology. With some extra time in hand and an ambition, you can build your own GEET engine by following the instructions on Patone’s Website.
via [KRQE]
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Categories: Automobiles, Concept / Educative, Future WIP, Weird or not? |
Tags: eco friendly, eco fuel, engine, engine running on soda, fuel, GEET, Global Environmental Energy Technology, Paul Patone | 2 Comments
May 17th, 2009
This might well be the worlds smallest car with a 150cc engine and something I doubt I can even fit into. But with 39″ height and 26″ width, a gizmo it is! Video downstairs
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Categories: Automobiles, Wow Gadgets |
Tags: gizmo, wonder, worlds smallest car | No Comments
April 8th, 2009
General Motors, in a measure to recast itself, unveiled P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility). P.U.M.A. is an electricity run 2-seater scooter developed by GM and Segway. General Motors is trying to symbolize an innovative and environment aware image of the company with this scooter.
This scooter can run for 35 miles in one-time charging and can hit a top speed of 35 miles per hour. Full charging of its lithium-ion battery takes 8 to 10 hours.
GM says that this is just a concept and commercialization could not be expected before 2012. With $15 billion of bailout loans from the government, we think GM should be putting in greater efforts than working on projects which could hardly be expected to commercialize.
via [Guardian]
Categories: Automobiles, First look, Launch Pad |
Tags: general motors segway, GM and Segway, segway | No Comments
November 3rd, 2008
We did see the Audi Flying car concept recently, but how about Flying one as soon as 2010…
Based on the Ferrari 599 GTB model, this 800 horse power monster plans to take off vertically and go @ 150mph in air and 100mph on ground. Powered by 8 thrusters Autovolantor will touch altitudes past 5000ft. But 2010? Too Optimistic I would say!
Via ItNews
Categories: Automobiles, First look |
Tags: Autovolantor, concept, flying car | No Comments
October 25th, 2008
The Image says it all!
An unrealistic (and thus called concept) – Flying Car concept from Audi. This car is the work Hungarian design student Tibor for a design contest names “Audi Calamaro”. Though it looks like a vacuum cleaner to me
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Categories: Automobiles, First look, Weird or not? |
Tags: audi, concpet car, flying car | 5 Comments
