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Thursday, April 4, 2013
XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao
XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao
Design
The 1600cc four-cylinder engine that the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao is powered by makes it a strong proposal for the sports cars market while its low weight and innovative design ensures a stand out yet economical performance on the road. The electric engine (thrusters located on each wheel), running alone or in combination with the flex engine produces excellent fuel economy.
The two engines together produce 225horsepower, making the car go from 0mph to 60mph in 4.5s. Due to the extremely lightweight and strong materials used in the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao, it reaches 760kg of overallweight. While driving the car, the batteries that power the electric
Made of carbon nanotubes, the tubular structure of the vehicle’s frame allows it to maintain a relatively low weight. The ceramic compound used to fashion the engine also helps in weight savings since it is much lighter than an engine made of aluminum only. Thanks to the silicon added to the ceramic, the engine is that it requires no cooling or lubrication and lasts longer. With lubrication and cooling being redundant features, the engine also does not need to have a radiator, hoses, pipes, filters and water and oil pumps which results in further space and weight savings for the vehicle. As a result, it loses weight and gains space and speed. The ceramic engine has its main components made of the same material. This composite has a very low thermal expansion coefficient and it resists extreme temperatures, exceeding metals.
Magnesium alloy is used to fashion the swanky 22-inch alloys on the vehicle. Each wheel is also fitted with independent suspension while carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is used to fashion the exterior of the vehicle to further reduce the weight of the vehicle. The vehicle has an overall weight of 760kg thanks to the strong yet extremely lightweight materials used in its creation.
Besides the engine and chassis being lighter, all car plastic parts are manufactured using the MuCell technology that reduces the weight of the material in about 25% without a significant lossin strength. This technology is based on the addition of carbon dioxide and /or nitrogen in the plastic injection process. The external body is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that results in a weight loss around 15% compared to the same in aluminum. The XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao has independent suspension in eachwheel. The wheels of 22 inches are made of magnesium alloy.
Everything about the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao is based on current technologies being developed and so everything on the concept car is a real possibility. A very cool designthrustersare recharged by the regenerative brakes and shock absorbers system, which recover energy from brakes and oscillation of the shock absorbers. Thus, the autonomy of the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao increases up to 60%. and thoughtful amalgamation of several new-tech possibilities. Hopefully Marcos Beltrao, the man behind this concept will soon bring this car into production to make our dreams come true.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Tesla's Model S out for a test drive!
Tesla Motors says its electric sedan sales have exceeded the guidance it laid out two months ago and it expects to show a profit in the first quarter, a big victory for small high-tech automaker.
Tesla stock jumped $6.64 or more than 17%, to $44.53 on the news early Monday.
But customers who want to try to jump on the bandwagon to own one of the chic electric cars on the cheap may be in for a disappointment.
The electric car maker has announced that it's not going to offer its cheapest version of the Model S sedan, the starter model that was originally priced at about $57,000.
The California automaker says that orders for the car were so low, at about 4% of the mix, that it isn't worth making the 40 kilowatt-hour battery pack version. Instead, the company will focus on two higher-watt versions.
Tesla says it is scoring both on sales and production. It made 4,750 cars in the first quarter and none languished on sales lots. All are destined for customers who placed orders. The output was 250 cars more than Tesla had promised in a February letter to shareholders laying out its first-quarter guidance.
The company says all those cars will be the more expensive versions now that it has decided to stop taking orders for the base 40 kWh model.
With the 40 kWh no longer in the mix, the cheapest Tesla becomes the 60 kWh Model S , which is is government rated at 208 miles per charge . The top model is the 85 kWh version, which can go 265 miles on a single charge, the most of any major electric car in the market.
Most electric cars have ranges of less than 100 miles per charge, so the long range is what has set Tesla apart from the crowd.
For those who have already ordered one of the 40 kWh Model S sedans, Tesla says it's going to give them one with the 60 kWh that has been electronically limited. It will offer the range of the 40 kWh car they ordered. But they will always have the option of paying more to upgrade the car to full 60 kWh capability.
Tesla says in its announcement that customers are getting a better-than-expected deal because the cars will come with the hardware necessary to use the company's Supercharger fast-charging units, which it's putting outside metropolitan areas to boost the car's range.
Using the Supercharger, for instance, it says Tesla Model S owners can easily drive between Los Angeles and either Las Vegas or San Francisco. Their cars' batteries can be charged at a Supercharger in the few minutes it takes for a lunch stop along the way.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
WHITE GOLD Mercedes.
That is NOT stainless steel people. It's WHITE GOLD!!
It's a Mercedes Benz owned by an Abu Dhabi oil billionaire (naturally). Featuring the newly developed V10 quad turbo with 1,600 horsepower and 2800nm of torque? 0-100km/h in less than 2secs, 1/4 mile in 6.89 secs running on bio-fuel.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Women Drivers Compilation !
A bunch of clips put together with some of the worst driving and parking skills
Monday, March 25, 2013
Ferrari F750 Concept Car with Future Technology in 2025
Ferrari F750 was designed as part of Ferrari World Design Contest with future vision in mind. In 2025, theworld population will close to 11 Billion and the highest priority is focus on saving petrol and cleaning atmosphere. A new kind of global behavior will appear: altruism (motivation to practice unselfish concern for the welfare of others). At those times the new Ferrari’s customers are will still have racing spirit and respect for the brand history.
According to the new global behavior, if a customer bought a Ferrari, he wouldn’t want to keep the car for himself. The Ferrari F750 (for 750kg) is the perfect solution. The rear petrol engine remains intact, but thanks to the two front electric engines, Ferrari F750 concept car introduces the e-driving.
Designers : Marc Devauze, Vianney Brecheisen and Alexandre Labruyere.
Electricity offers immediate torque and is used here as a booster. User can customize its interior by purchasing a special designed cocoon, therefore each user can exchange and share different interior atmosphere. Ferrari F750 introduces you to a new e-sharing experience.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
AirPod: Air-powered prototype car by tata motors
Here's an air-powered urban commuter car, the AIRPOD by TATA motors. The three passenger transportation module uses compressed air instead of traditional alternative fuels like compressed hydrogen or natural gas for a carbon-neutral, zero-emissions ride. developed by MDI, its special engine works by extracting air pressure from its 175 liter storage tank on board, which refills itself either through an external pump or while driving with the help of a complimentary electric motor. the vehicle reaches a top speed of 43 mp/h ( 70 km/h ), making it ideal for urban inner city travel in congested metropolis areas. with a range of over two hundred kilometers, it only takes around two minutes for a full tank, costing approximately one euro to fill.
For more on the AIRPOD, go here: http://bit.ly/168t2j2
This Music Video Has The Best Car Sequence You’ll See All Year
We’re not exaggerating with that title.
Tenuous though the link to cars may be, we just had to show you this epic music video from Biting Elbows. If the thumbnail hasn’t sold it to you already, know that the remaining frames of “Bad Motherfucker” form quite possibly the best first-person action sequence you’ll see anywhere, let alone in a music video.
Watch as our intrepid protagonist makes good his escape from an office full of baddies by shooting, punching and driving his way the hell out of there. We think the car he’s piloting is an old Russian GAZ, although to be honest who gives a damn?
Love tuned cars and hot girls? If so, hit play and enjoy Nikki Jaded and Cherry Lei.
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GirlsDEFINITION x Project-Definition | Nikki Jaded & Cherry Lei.
Car videos are a dime a dozen so we thought we would change it up and merge both our girl DEFINITION & Project-Definition style together. With that said, we ended up with a great collaborated video that you see before you. The models were great to work with and the location was a perfect place to film (especially since it has been raining out here in Hawaii)
Friday, March 22, 2013
McLaren Automotive 12C Spider: Rhys Millen vs. Chanelle Sladics
To mark the start of deliveries of the 12C Spider in North America, McLaren Automotive has released a new short film. Shot at the notoriously treacherous Loveland Pass in Colorado, the 12C Spider navigates the tricky, snow-covered route “racing” against professional snowboarder Chanelle Sladics.
The 12C Spider is being driven in the video by Rhys Millen. The Native New Zealander is the current overall record holder for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, 2005 Formula Drift champion and 2008 Drifting World Champion. Rhys has appeared in over 500 commercials spanning 20 years and films including several appearances within the Fast and the Furious franchise, Indiana Jones and is currently working on a new film project soon to be released. “With a familiar back ground in Hill Climb competitions and a native New Zealander myself, on the eve of this 50 year celebration for McLaren it was an honor to have driven the 12C Spider up the twisty snowy mountain roads.
Professional snowboarder Chanelle Sladics co-stars in the video, taking the 12C Spider to task as she takes the most direct route across the snow covered landscape. Sladics is an 8 time competitor at the winter X-Games and has hosted snowboarding competitions on ESPN.
At 11,990 feet (3,655 m) above sea level, Loveland is the highest mountain pass in the world that stays open during the winter months.
The video was produced and directed by J.F. Musial, Founder of Tangent Vector. Musial recently launched DRIVE, a YouTube channel focusing on creating original automotive content for the web.
The 12C Spider made its global debut in North America during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance last year. The second model from the British high performance sportscar company is lightweight with a high powered engine which boasts 616 bhp, a unique Retractable Hard Top (RHT) folding roof system, and a carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis identical to that of the groundbreaking 12C. The 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine is transmitted to the car’s rear driven wheels through a seven-speed SSG dual-clutch transmission.
A dedicated ‘Winter’ powertrain setting on the 12C and 12C Spider, sets all electronic support systems to a maximum intervention level, with gearshift strategy and torque control optimised to limit any loss of traction.
McLaren Automotive is represented by 10 dealerships throughout North America. There are nine dealers located in the United States: McLaren Greenwich, McLaren Philadelphia, McLaren Tampa, The Collection McLaren (Miami), McLaren Dallas, McLaren Chicago, McLaren Newport Beach, McLaren San Francisco, and McLaren Beverly Hills. McLaren Toronto represents McLaren Automotive in Canada. The 12C Spider has a base MSRP of $265,750 in the US (excluding titling, tags and taxes).
The Audi A9 Concept Car Repairs Itself!
A Car that repairs itself.
The Audi A9 Concept Car Repairs Itself,
Changes Body Color!
This is Audi A9 concept from the reputed Spanish designer Daniel Garcia who has Ducati 6098 R concept and many other to his credit.
Daniel’s A9 concept is a low emission hybrid vehicle for the future. A9 concept features a single-piece windscreen and its roof is formed from nano technology material that has a unique automatic-syste
m that repairs damage and can also be adjusted for colors and opacity.
Also, the vehicle flaunts the unique ‘electronic-painting’ system that allows the owner to change the color with the touch of a button.
The concept is proposed to be powered by an advanced hybrid set up which uses an internal combustion engine working in conjunction with four in-wheel electric motors.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Toyota i-ROAD concept revives the three-wheel microcar
In Terry Gilliam's classic movie "Brazil," Sam Lowry drives around a dystopian future cityscape in a three-wheel Messerschmitt KR200, a 1950s-era European microcar that looks equal parts cool and ridiculous. For this year's Geneva Motor Show, Toyota has taken the idea of a three-wheel, tandem-seat microcar to a modern extreme in a concept it calls i-ROAD, and because the future has more in common with "Brazil" than we might prefer.
Most major automakers are working on ideas of vehicles that fill the space between a small car and a motorcycle — something small enough to fit in tight urban environments, but sizable enough to provide weather and crash protection so that passengers wouldn't have to wear helmets. None has advanced to the point of production, and the slow progress of a few start-ups has made such vehicles seem an answer to a question not many people have thought to ask yet.
But the trend lines say rising fuel prices and crowded metropolises will eventually demand a replacement for the four-wheel compact car. In the i-ROAD, Toyota combines an electric motor and battery that can travel 30 miles on a charge with a stability system to keep the trike upright; its front wheels raise and lower in turns to lean the body without toppling it. By seating two people in tandem, Toyota says the i-ROAD is no wider than a conventional motorcycle, and would require no special training to drive.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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