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Rolls-Royce 102EX Electric Luxury Car Test Drives Along Manhattan
Rolls-Royce has been developing the 102EX, which is said to be the world's first luxury battery-powered electric vehicle. After its rounds in Europe, Middle East, and Asia, Rolls-Royce has taken the concept car for a test drive around the streets of posh Manhattan. As expected with what we previously posted, the electric version of the RR Phantom comes with the largest battery pack for a car. The ... [Read More]
BRD RedShift SM Electric Motorcycle
What may make other bike enthusiasts still choose conventional gas-powered bike over a newer and eco-friendly electric motorcycle is because the former still lords it over the latter in terms of the power and speed. But as better technology in the electric powered bikes is being developed, we might see e-bikes catching up someday. And it seems that it may already be here with the introduction of t... [Read More]
Humanix Electric Car Covered with Airbags
Japan-based company Humanix introduces a small electric car that no one would argue when they say it is the "safest electric vehicle in the world." The "iSAVE-SC1" is padded with inflated airbags from front to rear. The electric car, which runs on three wheels, is large enough for three people. Its body is surrounded with tent cloth, which releases air upon collision to soften the impact. The iSAV... [Read More]
Electric Very Light Car by Edison2 Yields Astonishing Test Results
Edison2 announces an updated version of its award-winning Very Light Car. This time, the vehicle comes with an electric engine. Still in its prototype stage, the electric Very Light Car (eVLC) still uses the core design features of the original VLC, which won the coveted Automotive X-Prize in 2010. It can accommodate four passengers and runs up to 114 miles on a single charge from a mere 10.5kWh b... [Read More]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Holder with Bike
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 can be a hassle to carry around while riding a bicycle, so why not buy a tablet holder that comes with a bike? Samsung UK has teamed up with 14 Bike Co. to come up with the "Samsung Galaxy bicycle," which features a custom paint job and a detachable holder for the GalTab 10.1. The steel-frame pedal bike is painted black on one side and while on the other, so it would go... [Read More]
Ford Introduces E-Bike Concept
It seems that popular American car maker Ford may not just be concentrating into making the cars of the future after all. At the recent exhibit at the Frankfurt Motor Show where Ford has recently introduced a new line up of vehicles and technology, the company also has introduced an interesting concept for the E-Bike. It seems that Ford may have wanted to translate their technological and design k... [Read More]
Volkswagen Unveils Nils Electric Car Concept
Volkswagen presents its electric vehicle concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which they call the Nils. What makes this car stand out is the sheer smallness of it because, apparently, VW envisions this car for the commuters of tomorrow. We guess this would go well in third world countries or in places where obesity is never an issue. The Volkswagen Nils has an itty-bitty 25 kilowatts (34 horsepowe... [Read More]
This Bike Makes Thieves Pay for Their Crimes
Designer Andrew Leinonen created a bicycle that has a special feature to prevent bike theft. This invention, which he calls "StayLocked Bike," has a lock that is integrated into the bike's frame, which makes the bicycle break apart if a thief tries to steal it. How this security feature works is simple. Bikers traditionally use external locks to secure their bicycles, which thieves can easily saw ... [Read More]
BMW Unveils Husqvarna Concept Electric Motorcycle
Electrics bicycles not your liking? How about electric motorcycles? Luxury vehicle maker BMW has introduced a concept electric motorcycle with Husqvarna branding (which BMW bought in 2007) at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The Husqvarna electric motorcycle features a single front fork and a spindly rear swingarm. By the looks of it, this motorcycle does not seem to be catered for dirt trails... [Read More]
Volvo Introduces Touchscreen-Decked Luxury Sedan
Another car manufacturer is making a splash at the Frankfurt Motor Show as Volvo has rolled out its Concept You luxury sedan. This car is controlled mostly through touch screens. Behind the car's steering wheel, for instance, features a monitor that displays basic driving information like speed and a map of the trip's trajectory. The steering wheel also has sensor-enhanced panels that can be used ... [Read More]