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PD TT Bike Bicycle

Lachezar Ivanov Bicycle Vehicle

PD TT Bike

This is a concept of a triathlon bicycle, made only for professional athletes. The musculature of the universal Spanish fighter is built of the latest generation of carbon fibers. Under the carbon frame, you can easily communicate the muscular body of the Miura bulls and the latest technologies in the bicycle industry, highlighting the sharp lines of the design and emphasizing the professional line of the frame. The development of the bicycle prototype is made by the Bulgarian design studio.

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Electric Racing Bike

Brian Kenneth Høhl Racing Bike Vehicle

Electric

Electric Race Bike is a light electric bicycle developed for road racing use. The frame is made from a combination of kevlar and carbon, which makes the structure strong and very light. The total weight is 9.5 kilograms. A central motor supplies force and torque to assist the rider. The battery has a patented construction and is hidden inside the frame. High end components common in professional cycling are used. The geometry follows that of a road racing bicycle, and the form was refined in a wind tunnel to improve aerodynamics.

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Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit

Swytch Technology Ltd Electric Bike Conversion Kit Vehicle

Swytch

Swytch is a conversion kit that turns a standard bicycle into an electric bicycle. The kit includes a front motor wheel, a pedal sensor, a handlebar mount and a pocket-sized battery called the Power Pack, which is similar in size to a large smartphone. The system is pedal-assist, so power is supplied while the rider pedals. Two Power Packs are offered, with a range of 15 kilometres or 30 kilometres. Installation requires no technical experience. The kit allows an existing bicycle to be reused instead of replaced, which reduces waste.

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Butterfly Aircraft Seat

Butterfly Flexible Seating Solutions Aircraft Seat Vehicle

Butterfly

Butterfly is a flexible aircraft seating system that allows transformation between premium economy seats and business class flatbed suites. Each Butterfly suite contains two reclining seats staggered relative to each other, and both seats together are sold as premium economy. Cabin crew can flip the window seat over to form a side couch, creating a business class suite for one passenger. Flipping the aisle seat as well creates a large flat surface for sleeping. The system lets operators adjust the cabin to changing demand and use floor space efficiently.

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Brescia Hommage Hypercar

Robson Marques de Pontes Hypercar Vehicle

Brescia Hommage

In times of high-tech all digital gadgets, flatness of touch screens and rational single-volume vehicles, the Brescia Hommage project is an old school two-seater hypercar design study envisioned as celebration to an era where elegant simplicity , high-touch materiality, raw power, pure beauty and the direct connection between man and machine were the rule of the game. A time when brave and ingenious men like Ettore Bugatti himself created mobile devices that amazed the world.

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Ozoa Electric Bicycle

Nimrod Riccardo Sapir Electric Bicycle Vehicle

Ozoa

The OZOa electric bike features a frame with a distinctive ‘Z’ shape. The frame forms an unbroken line that connects key functional elements of the vehicle, such as wheels, steering, seat and pedals. The ‘Z’ shape is oriented in such a way that its structure provides a natural in-built rear suspension. Economy of weight is provided by the use of aluminum profiles in all parts. A removable, rechargeable lithium ion battery is integrated into the frame.

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Toro Medium Size Coach

Anadolu Isuzu Design Team Medium Size Coach Vehicle

Toro

Toro is a medium size coach with a length of 8.5 metres, designed for short and medium haul service, tourist and airport transportation. The outer shell is made of fibre reinforced polymer, sheet metal, perforated sheet metal and tempered glass, over a chassis and main structure of aluminium and steel. Toro seats 35 to 37 passengers and provides a luggage capacity of 5 cubic metres. A lowered bumper and a connected luggage room with three side lids make loading and unloading easier. The rear seats can also be used as a bed on longer journeys.

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Nibbiorosso Electric MTB

Marco Naccarella Electric MTB Vehicle

Nibbiorosso

For bike designs, and especially for E-bikes, issues with user friendliness and system optimization remain tenacious. Creating a system that can reliably function in the long run, whilst being easy to operate and modify is crucial within its market. Issues such as torque, system simplicity, battery life, and battery interchangeability, also become issues of in the scope of such projects.

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Oxoki Mutant Cargo Motorcycle

José Marín Cargo Motorcycle Vehicle

Oxoki Mutant

Oxoki Mutant is an electric cargo motorcycle designed for last mile transport in cities. The load area is placed low and in front of the rider, between the rider and the front wheel, following the layout of cargo bicycles. The load capacity is 350 litres. The frame is made of high strength carbon steel, and the fairing is injected polypropylene, a material that is resistant and easy to recycle. The electric motor offers three levels of assistance and is controlled by a throttle. Steering bars transmit the turning movement from the handlebar to the front wheel.

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Fold and Rescue Paper Folding Lifeboat

Yining Chen Paper Folding Lifeboat Vehicle

Fold and Rescue

Fold and Rescue is a foldable lifeboat designed for use on ships. The design responds to the limited storage space on board, which restricts the number of lifeboats that can be carried. The folding structure is inspired by the origami boat and allows the lifeboat to be stored in a compact form. The structure is simple and is composed of nine thickened buoyancy boards joined by soft links made of reflective materials. Operation is completed in one step by unfastening the three straps in turn. A positioning lock fixes the opening angle.

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Lvneng Umi Electric Two Wheeled Motorcycle

LVNENG Technology Co., Ltd. Electric Two Wheeled Motorcycle Vehicle

Lvneng Umi

Umi is an electric bicycle designed for young riders and developed around the idea of green travel. The design combines a revivalist style with modern elements. The round headlamp takes the shape of the letter O, a reference to a racing track. Umi uses a double-mode driving system, so the rider can switch between a sport mode and a mileage mode. Opposed-cylinder disc brakes on the front wheel reduce the braking distance by 30 percent for greater safety. Contactless start by NFC and Bluetooth is also supported.

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Hero Fire Truck

Wenkai Xue Fire Truck Vehicle

Hero

Hero is a fire truck designed for high-rise and complex fire scenes. An integrated interactive panel on the side of the vehicle holds a tablet screen. Firefighters can set preset data such as foam ratio and water discharge for direct use on site. Several drones carry fire extinguishing bombs and support the crew. Infrared thermal imaging detects the fire situation and sends the information back to the screen. The doors and the body use thickened steel plates and embedded metal protective nets for protection. The aim is a shift from traditional to intelligent fire protection.

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