Windpower can work on land vehicles now too!

You’ve likely heard of cars powered by electricity, hydrogen, and even solar energy; how about a vehicle powered entirely by the wind? Students at Stuttgart University recently perfected a vehicle propelled by nothing more than three wheels and a 6kw turbine. Created by team InVentus, the vehicle will participate in the world’s first wind-powered vehicle race later this month.

Family vehicles of the future?

The Triobike, Multifunctional Family carrier bikes

The trioBike is simply art, and considering a world where gas prices are hitting way beyond the roof, a great alternative to the family buggy over small distances.

The triobike according to funktionalley is the world’s first family carrier bike with 3 independant functions. The interchangeable design requires no tools to switch between the various modes. The bike and kiddie carrier can both be independantly used. Capable of carrying a 80kg payload, which means you can strap in two kids aged upto 9. Tested to the highest Danish child safety standards.

Do all cars need 4 wheels?

Noah, Futuristic Electric Unibike

Customization is closer than you think

Design and Make your Own Ferrari for 2 million Euros

Ferrari has always come up with some of the best designed cars in the world. But critics have always something or the other to point their fingers at. Ferrari has now found a novel way to hush them up. Ferrari will now offer its customers the option of designing the body of the car as long as it fits onto the Ferrari chassis. I guess we will now have a few interesting designs thanks to a few interesting millionaires.

BMW Gina Concept. Courtesy of Sherif

MIT MediaLab Robotscooter

The RoboScooter is a lightweight, folding, electric motor scooter designed by MIT's Smart Cities Group. It is designed to provide convenient, inexpensive mobility in urban areas. 

Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle

Enertia via Livegrids

The Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle ($12,000 and up) uses six Lithium Phosphate battery modules to propel you from zero to 30 mph in just 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 50mph and a range of 45 miles from a single 3-hour charge.