The Flying Car Terrafugia TF-X With Vertical Lift!

The TF-X is a new concept created by the company Terrafugia, already known for its flying car, the Transition. This time the TF-X prototype would fly in vertical rotors with two 600 horsepower (electric motors) that fold once airborne. A 300 horsepower engine ensures the transition from vertical to horizontal flight and can fly the car to 230 km / h over a distance of 800 km, by taking four people on board. When will this vehicle series that will land in our gardens?

Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive- Car Engine on Wheels!

An avid technology of all kinds, auto maker Ford has invited technological reviewers to discover its latest prototype of its circuit testing in Belgium with the specialty of a care whose engine is located in the rear wheels. Ford invited to attend the session of tests of the prototype of a new innovative concept super car Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive, even if others have tried it without success so far. In this enigmatic name itself lies in fact a whole new way of thinking about the car engine. The main novelty of this car is that the engine is not in the front bonnet but in the two rear wheels, for a car fully powered by electricity. Technology in partnership with Schaeffler, a German company specialized in engineering precisely mechanical bearings used in automotive and aerospace environments.

This is a modified Ford Fiesta equipped eWheelDrive system. Viewed from the outside, it is a car like the others, although we note that the frame of the rear wheels seems "full" with respect to front wheels. Under the hood, the battery powers the two motors on each of the rear wheels (and each weighing about 44 kg). Once inside, everything seems to be similar to a car whose engine is under the hood, with some minor differences. The Fiesta cannot exceed 130 km / h maximum speed possible with both engines. Is still a prototype, there are still many challenges and corrections to the operation of the Fiesta eWheelDrive, as explained by one of the technicians.

So the main issues are in the reduction of noise and vibration and especially to optimize the wheel suspension to better withstand the heavy weight of the engine and improve the ride comfort and handling. But with this new, Ford teams in Europe, led by Pim van der Jagt, consider holding a "revolution" car and have a way to totally reinvent the concept of the car. One of their initial ideas was "What can be our role to decongest the traffic in cities?” For Peter Gutzmer, technical director at Schaeffler, "this technology could give birth to the future concepts and revolutionary platform." And indeed, if the cover is stripped of engine, designers can design and all new models of cars and even completely reinvent the city driving.

One of the most useful functions of motors in the wheels will just be able to park easily by "dragging" the car on the parking place, without having to make a dozen maneuvers to pass to park properly as it happens to many people. For now Ford does not expect mass production for marketing and is in the testing phase and improve this promising prototype! The Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive is a really interesting concept that allows you to make a fresh look at the cars and design. Completely redesign the layout of the instrument panel, trunk, seats, etc. We already see in ten years ride in cars and almost square where the windshield would be the same as the nose of the car ... It makes us dream! How would you imagine the car of tomorrow?

BASF ForVision Smart

BASF ForVision Smart is a compact car that uses an environmentally friendly renewable energy source: the sun. Externally, the shape of the vehicle resembles that of the compact of our time. The difference lies in the design. BASF Smart ForVision stands out above all by its roof with patterns in the form of honeycomb. 
 

Urban Concept

Urban Concept is a compact car with two seats arranged diagonally. It is flanked by an avant-garde design that its overall shape seems to be inspired by the classic English. Four 21-inch wheels support its body made ​​of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This structure gives it a strong body while maintaining a low weight. Audi Urban Concept accuses 480 kg on the scale.  

Opel Rak E

Rak E is the name of the unofficial compact vehicle design and green, at least for now. The designers of this concept are based on experimental models of Opel from the years 20. The concept Rak E displays an innovative design and style different from the specific to the brand of lightning. 3 meters long and 1.19 meters high, the Opel Rak E has two seats in tandem.  

rStream, an electric motorcycle

To contribute to the fight against congestion and pollution in the city, the French designer Clement Lagneau devised a concept electric motorcycle called rStream. Nothing is more compact than two-wheelers and healthier an electric vehicle.

Maininki The Concept Car

The Finnish designer Antti Eskel was inspired by the graceful movement of waves to design a futuristic car design and baptized Maininki.

Seat that monitor heart rate

The manufacturer Ford currently manufacturing car seats that can continuously monitor the cardiac activity of the driver. The seats are equipped with six sensors placed at the file level. Usually, we use ECG devices attached to the skin to diagnose a person. ECG sensors of Ford are sensitive enough to detect the electrical impulses to the heart through clothing.

The Vespa tomorrow

Created since 1946 by the Italian Piaggio & Co, the Vespa scooter range has evolved over time without being distracted from the image and clean look to the brand.

Honda Chopper, a green beast on two wheels

Peter Norris has presented a concept for the Japanese manufacturer Honda. The designer, probably inspired by Star Wars, has designed a futuristic motorcycle that is not without recalling the vehicles of the saga. The concept is simply called Honda Chopper Concept.

Up-in-the-air, A hanging refrigerator

Zhang Wei designer has found a rather unique method for keeping food fresh. This involves the use of devices acting as refrigerators hanging from the ceiling.

MXS: an extreme off-road for all seasons

Designer Matt Bellefeuille has presented a concept that will not go unnoticed by fans of extreme sports. This is a personal vehicle off-road practice in both summer and winter. The vehicle is called MXS. Outwardly, he vaguely recalls DTV Shredder with its handle and its caterpillar. 

Foretaste of the GT Maserati Gabrini

Three designers from different nationalities have imagined all the future of sports car Maserati stamped. The group has made pioneering a concept called the GT Maserati Gabrini.