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mushroom-inspired devices convert wasted energy into reusable power to charge gadgets
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (117+ words) all images courtesy of Jungmin Park, Minhee Kim, and Yoonseo Ko the three modules collect the electromagnetic fields from around the house the gadgets store the captured energy into the devices so owners can reuse them view of Cap Spoa,…...
wind-sculpted hypercar by xiaomi embeds cutouts to let air pass through the teardrop body
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (149+ words) all images courtesy of Xiaomi The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo hypercar features headlights that use a cross layout, sitting inside the front surface and doubling too as ducts that guide the air through the vehicle's body. At the rear, the…...
modified car made of baked carbon fiber drives with triangular tailpipes and ‘scoop’ on roof
2+ week, 4+ day ago (60+ words) all images courtesy of Mansory rear view of the vehicle Mansory unveils a Lamborghini-based modified car made of baked carbon fiber on top of the vehicle is the roof scoop, an opening that cools down the engine view inside the…...
nomad’s automobile imagines future of mobility with hybrid habitat-vehicle unit
3+ week, 1+ day ago (258+ words) Set in the year 2086, The Nomad's Automobile proposes a mobility system designed for existence beyond conventional urban structures. The project imagines a context in which movement is limited to individuals operating outside established societal frameworks. Within this scenario, the vehicle…...
extra small fiat topolino can convert into coupe, roadster or roofless mini electric car
3+ week, 2+ day ago (80+ words) all images courtesy of Wini Camacho there's an optional round trolley available PURO version in coupe mode a carry-on luggage accessory can be place at the rear video showcasing the PURO version of the vehicle detailed view of the PURO…...
spaceship-like electric podbike encases riders using transparent canopy with built-in fan
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (120+ words) There's an upgraded version coming for the electric podbike Frikar named TwoZero, and it encases riders within a transparent canopy with a built-in fan. A four-wheel pedal-electric vehicle, the aluminum-built frame wraps around the rider and is made from polycarbonate....
expandable off-grid electric camper could recharge itself without plugging in
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (126+ words) The expandable Hyundai STARIA Camper Concept could recharge itself without plugging in using the built-in solar panel on the off-grid electric vehicle. Built into the roof, the panel can collect energy from the sun and produce electricity to help run…...
fiji living system proposal uses kinetic concave mirrors for energy and water autonomy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) all images by MASK Architects Beneath the crown, the spatial organization unfolds vertically. The ground level forms a shaded, naturally ventilated living platform, while the main inhabitable floor integrates panoramic views with the service core. An upper observation level frames…...
no driver, no wheel: world’s first retractable steering wheel is made for autonomous vehicles
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (48+ words) all images courtesy of Autoliv and Tensor the wheel folds into the driver's dashboard the system creates more space in the cabin and allows the front seat area the airbag system changes depending on whether the vehicle is in autonomous…...
first vegan electric car by mercedes-benz uses leather replica without animal fibers
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (63+ words) all images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz releases the first electric car with vegan interiors that use leather replicas at the center of this design is a material called ARTICO, which looks and feels like leather the textiles used in door…...