Students design dashboards to encouraging drivers to drive efficiently [W/Video]

Technology is marching its way into the thick of things sending the vehicles on a futuristic roller with each passing day, yet keeping eco-credentials in the hood. Judging by the kind of conceptual dashboards high school students have designed for the..

Technology is marching its way into the thick of things sending the vehicles on a futuristic roller with each passing day, yet keeping eco-credentials in the hood. Judging by the kind of conceptual dashboards high school students have designed for the Dash+ Contest we can surely reflect on what we could expect from our car’s dashboard in the future.

The school teams from Dash Tech of Dearborn, Michigan, EDV Technologies of Santa Barbara, California and Harker Innovation Team of San Jose, California have suggested dashboards with in-dash avatar to coach drivers toward efficiency, with smart navigation system to inform when to take public transport instead of the car and with a web enabled dashboard that rewards the economical drivers with “green points” redeemable for discounts at participating retailers respectively.

The winner of the DASH+ contest will be decided via online voting, so you can vote in for your favorite team that you think has a dash design that’ll maximize fuel efficiency by encouraging drivers to drive with a green foot.

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F1-based Hulme CanAm supercar goes on sale

After four years of designing and development, New Zealand’s Hulme has finally launched its Supercar named the “CanAm” after 1967 F1 champion Denny Hulme. Produced in a limited edition of just 20 cars, the mid-engined roadster is intended to...

After four years of designing and development, New Zealand’s Hulme has finally launched its Supercar named the “CanAm” after 1967 F1 champion Denny Hulme. Produced in a limited edition of just 20 cars, the mid-engined roadster is intended to run on both road and track. Presenting the rear wheel drive through a Quaife six-speed manual gearbox, the CanAm takes the braking system and safety aids from A.P. racing and Bosch respectively. Generating power from a LS7 V-8 engine, producing 600 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, the Supercar is capable of accelerating from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds and can reach the top speed of above 200mph. Potential buyers needs to submit fully refundable £10,000 (about $14,400) to get their name on the order list.

Via: Motorauthority

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Taeho Yoon's MUON concept car reads the occupant’s pulses

The brain child of Taeho Yoon, the concept vehicle is all about user comfort, ads more to driving experience and works as a depression reliever. Dubbed the Muon, the concept car is optimally customized for physical and psychological condition in the..

The brain child of Taeho Yoon, the concept vehicle is all about user comfort, ads more to driving experience and works as a depression reliever. Dubbed the Muon, the concept car is optimally customized for physical and psychological condition in the first place. The concept car’s steering wheel features sensors that reads the pulses and plays the music on the internet as soon as the occupant touches it. Not only this, but the car has a mechanism that notes the feelings of the user and music that was played to repeat it in the future. Also, there is 100% personalized thermo sensor and heating wire in the seat to warm the body in the freezing cold weather. Vehicle takes care of the mood and e.g. a warm and fresh breeze of phytoncide is given off from the vent on the IP face to comfort occupant’s depressed soul. The interior of the vehicle is made from the complete environment-friendly material that gives one an impression to be in the greenhouse of the garden.

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Metro car concept features organically shaped interior design

This organically- shaped interior design concept for the Metro car is created with the intention to provoke positive energy as well as inspiration and to add more to travel experience. With the functional sitting length is 6 meters per unit, the main.

This organically- shaped interior design concept for the Metro car is created with the intention to provoke positive energy as well as inspiration and to add more to travel experience. With the functional sitting length is 6 meters per unit, the main unit of this two sided sitting module which is made of highly reflective fiberglass surface which is styled in such a way to bring sense of movement and comfort to the space. The concept also features attractively shaped and functional handrails along the walls that replicate the shapes of the lighting fixtures and elliptical handrails above each sitting unit provide extra support.

Via: Vihrogone

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Schmittenhöhebahn aerial tramway cabins get Porsche looks

Schmittenhöhebahn has a long history of more than four decades to carry millions of visitors in summers and winters from Zell am See, Austria, to Schmittenhöhe. But finally it’s a time to replace its two old red cabins with the latest generation..

Schmittenhöhebahn has a long history of more than four decades to carry millions of visitors in summers and winters from Zell am See, Austria, to Schmittenhöhe. But finally it’s a time to replace its two old red cabins with the latest generation of new cable cars. For that purpose, they partnered with Porsche Design Studio to develop the specifications for the fifth generation of Schmitten aerial tramway cabins thus giving the red cabins new Porsche looks.

The cable cars make a captivating impression with their compelling combination of design and function. Two new cabins with the h/b/l: 270/270/430-510 cm dimensions and increased capacity of 45 persons per cabin; 30 persons with bar installed can travel to Schmittenhöhe (2000 meters above sea-level) in just eight minutes.

The other design specifications include a strong focus on safety and a comfortable ride, full-length glazing, extra-wide doors and the latest safety features. And for those fun loving people, one of the cabins has a mobile bar and high-end multimedia system installed so that it can be used for private parties and company events.

Via: Porsche-design / Isr

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Christian Förg designs RealEase mobile elevator for those with claustrophobia

The brain child of Christian Förg, this ultimate mobile elevator is specifically for those with claustrophobia and I bet they’ll surely opt for it over conventional elevators for its unique features. Christened as RealEase, the concept is designed.

The brain child of Christian Förg, this ultimate mobile elevator is specifically for those with claustrophobia and I bet they’ll surely opt for it over conventional elevators for its unique features. Christened as RealEase, the concept is designed with the intention to provide real ease to users and to complement the existing stationary elevator system. On the top of this, RealEase is a mobile elevator with its own propulsion system that allows you drive it to wherever you need it like parks, hotels, or snow areas. RealEase’s mobile lift is easy to setup, its speed and anchor height is adjustable and the machine is very flexible for skiers and snowboarders, adding more to their fun .

Via: Tuvie

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X-Rod Custom Sport – An odyssey from digital renderings to materializing basic concept

This V-Rod based custom motorcycle by French Custom Builder Bertrand Dubet is a vision of a modern two wheeler born from the numerous design features calculated by a CAD software program. However, Bertrand, of course, goes beyond from merely...

This V-Rod based custom motorcycle by French Custom Builder Bertrand Dubet is a vision of a modern two wheeler born from the numerous design features calculated by a CAD software program. However, Bertrand, of course, goes beyond from merely producing the eye catching and colorful digital renderings to convert the basic concept into a feasible yet reliable machine that pleases the onlookers. This X-Rod Custom Sport model in full rolling chassis features steel frame with mono swing-arm setup at a reasonable 38-degree rake, carbon fiber gas tank and fenders, 24” seat height and 68″ wheelbase. Wheels of the bike are 3.5″ x 18 upfront and 3.5″ x 18 at the rear and there is PM 6-piston brake at the front and PM 4-piston at the rear. Its powertrain is stock VRSC 69″ engine that electronic sequential port fuel injection with a 11.3:1 compression ratio producing 80 ft at 7000 rpm. This bike will rule the roost at the AMD World Championship of Bike Building where this bike will be displayed in August this year.

Via: Xrod-motorcycles / cyrilhuzeblog

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