Vehicle

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Designer / Brand: Butterfly Flexible Seating Solutions Work: Aircraft Seat Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Anadolu Isuzu Design Team Work: Medium Size Coach Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Nimrod Riccardo Sapir Work: Electric Bicycle Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Robson Marques de Pontes Work: Hypercar Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Lachezar Ivanov Work: Bicycle Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Swytch Technology Ltd Work: Electric Bike Conversion Kit Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Brian Kenneth Høhl Work: Racing Bike Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: Marco Naccarella Work: Electric MTB Tag: 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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Designer / Brand: OKCU Automotive Work: VIP Interior Design Tag: Vehicle

Archer Line

Archer Line is a bespoke interior design for a passenger van. The interior is arranged as a mobile office that offers the comfort of a home without reducing safety. Slim side panels hold electrical curtains, tables, a bar, chargers and storage compartments, so a wide open space is kept for passengers. Materials include leather, natural wood, soft hides, chrome details and carpeting. Each interior is handmade, requiring at least 168 operations and about 3550 hours of precision work, and is completed in around four months.

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Designer / Brand: Lyuting Ma Work: Bicycle Lock Tag: Vehicle

Union

Union is a bicycle lock that is integrated into the seat post of a bicycle. The lock offers three functions: fingerprint unlocking, magnetic fixing and reflective warning. Fingerprint recognition removes the need for keys and makes daily use faster. A magnet inside the lock body holds the lock against the seat tube during riding. A chain is stored inside the tube and is pulled out to secure the wheels to a fixed object. The size is 28 by 74 by 352 millimeters, which matches a standard seat post, so the frame stays clean and storage problems are avoided.

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Designer / Brand: Paulo Work: Electric Sports Kit Car Tag: Vehicle

Vixen

The Vixen is a fully electric sports kit car. The unique stripe-like led screen cutting through its hood flaunts cutting edge technology, whilst Vixen's exterior inherits the soul of 60's racing and sports cars. The screen is customizable like a smartphone, thus the driver can display sponsored ads for bonus credits in her or his next electric bill, non-fungible tokens, or any desired art. Under the screen lies a powerful battery module that can be easily swapped from the side of the car due to its unique position. The Vwap system tower can slide in a fully-charged battery module in seconds.

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Designer / Brand: Wenkai Xue Work: Fire Truck Tag: 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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