2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept

Born out of the 2010 LA Auto Show’s Los Angeles Design Challenge, in which automotive designers are given free range to envision the future of transportation, the Biome is meant to blend seamlessly into the planet’s ecosystem. That means all components of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept car are “grown” organically, and it emits pure oxygen and is fully compostable at the end of its service life.

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept

The basis for the Biome Concept is a vehicle that "grows in a completely organic environment from seeds sown in a nursery." Not only that, but it's powered by a combination of the sun and a chemical bond from an imaginary liquid dubbed BioNectar4534. It's all natural, all organic and all science fiction.

"As the inventor of the motor car, we wanted to illustrate the vision of the perfect vehicle of the future, which is created and functions in complete symbiosis with nature. The Mercedes-Benz BIOME is a natural technology hybrid, and forms part of our earth's ecosystem. It grows and thrives like the leaves on a tree" according to Hubert Lee, Head of the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Carlsbad.

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept

This year the competition had called for the creation of a vision of a safe and comfortable 2+2 compact car featuring good handling and a first-class design, and weighing only 1,000 lbs (around 454 kg/kerb weight).

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept symbiosis vehicle is made from an ultralight material called BioFibre and tips the scales at just 875.5 lbs (around 394 kg). This material is significantly lighter than metal or plastic, yet more robust than steel. BioFibre is grown from proprietary DNA in the Mercedes-Benz nursery, where it collects energy from the sun and stores it in a liquid chemical bond called BioNectar4534.

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept is powered by BioNectar4534, which is stored in the BioFibre material of the chassis, interior, and wheels. In addition, Mercedes-Benz has developed a technology to equip trees with special receptors which can collect the excess solar energy and turn it into BioNectar4534. This creates a direct link with nature's energy sources and acts as an incentive to cover mobility energy requirements through more trees and at the same time maintain natural resources.

The Los Angeles Design Challenge is part of the Design Los Angeles conference, taking place from 17 to 18 November 2010 as part of the Los Angeles Auto Show.

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sport Cars Biome Concept

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

Today introduced the first prototype of the Spyder version of its all-new second-generation sports cars, the Spyker C8 Aileron. Spyker Cars, manufacturer of exclusive, hand-crafted sports cars since 2000. The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder was unveiled at the Spyker lounge on Peter Hay Hill on Saturday, and subsequently displayed on the concept lawn at the 59th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday.

Zeewolde, The Netherlands (4 November 2010) – The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder concept makes its UK debut today at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show at Earls Court in London. For the first time, British motoring enthusiasts visiting the annual celebration of performance motoring will be able to lay their eyes on one of the most exclusive cars in the world.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

The Spyker C8 Aileron is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports cars, featuring a longer wheelbase than Spyker's existing sports cars, the C8 Laviolette and convertible C8 Spyder. The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder sports a high-quality, semi-automatic canvas soft-top. The roof's operation is electric/hydraulic, secured by one central latch operated manually.

The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder uses the Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine, delivering 400 bhp and is available with two transmission alternatives. The first one is a 6-speed Getrag manual gearbox, with ratios perfectly matched to the V8 engine. A ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox is optional, which comes standard with paddle shifts behind the steering wheel. Both transmissions retain Spyker's trademark exposed gear change mechanism.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder features an all-aluminium V8 engine producing 400 bhp and generating 354 lbs of torque at 3,400 rpm. The engine is paired to a manual six-speed gearbox, driving the rear wheels via a limited slip differential. For the first time, Spyker is offering an optional automatic transmission on the C8 Aileron. The Aileron delivers a top speed of 300km/h (187 mph) and accelerates from standstill to 60 mph in a mere 4.5 seconds.

The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder is fitted with a brand new front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension system developed by Lotus. The new suspension system includes a new kinematic layout of the front and rear suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, mono-tube dampers, coil over damper steel springs, anti-dive and anti-squat setup for improved handling properties.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

All Kharma sound systems are developed, assembled and tested in the Netherlands, with the utmost care by a team of highly engaged specialists. These characteristics of high-quality products and exclusiveness are fully in line with Spyker's brand values of craftsmanship and exclusivity.

Spyker Cars has announced the development of a C8 Spyder convertible spoiler at the Geneva Salon in March, at the launch of the 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder version of the series. The car is now the first prototype for the convertible model, the production in the first half of 2010 will begin.

The Spyker C8 Aileron comes with an unlimited 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Price: $210,000.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

This is the Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) launches Cadillac's philosophy of "Art and Science" into new territory by taking an innovative and stylistic approach to ultra-light weight vehicle design. LOS ANGELES – The Cadillac Aera concept vehicle won the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, tying with Smart and besting entries from seven other automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Maybach. GM Advanced Design has now won the honor more times than any other design team.

General Motors advanced design California has come up with a concept cars zero-emission vehicle as part of this year’s LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car is a 1000 lb, 2+2 touring coupe, with a range of 1000 miles before refueling; attributes achieved without compromising size, capacity and safety. With an ability to seat four, the vehicle uses a body structure made from mono-formed 3D lattice that is extremely sturdy.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

This marks the third time that the group from General Motors has won this challenge, giving them the most wins out of all automakers that enter. The Cadillac Aera Concept hit on all areas that the judges were looking for and, despite the futuristic styling, still carries some recognizable lines from Cadillacs of today.

Jussi Timonen, lead designer for the project shared: „The Cadillac Sports Cars Aera concept was designed to continue the forward-thinking imagination of Cadillac’s ‘art and science’ philosophy. It’s designed as a small city urban vehicle, but we approached this 2+2 touring coupe very much from the brand’s luxury perspective. Every detail of the Aera was conceived to minimize the vehicle’s environmental impact without sacrificing the style, comfort and attention to detail that are hallmarks of the Cadillac cars brand.”

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

The Aera is powered by compressed air via a highly efficient Pneumatic Drive System that has a 10,000-psi composite air storage tank with capacity for a 1,000-mile range. Flexible, pressurized air cells in the exterior skin, similar to material developed for the NASA Mars Rover airbags, enhance passive safety and interior comfort. The flexible polymer skin optimizes aerodynamics and functions as an ultra-lightweight alternative to conventional body panels and glass.

Additional technologies include an All-In-One (AIO) wheel system, combining rotary actuator propulsion, steering and suspension functions. A drive by wireless system decreases the mass of electrical components. Vehicle to vehicle communication (V2V) promotes active safety. The Cadillac Aera embodies a stylistic, lightweight, minimalist approach to long distance luxury touring.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

The Design Challenge is part of the Design Los Angeles automobile designers’ conference and has evolved into an integral element of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Design Los Angeles connects those working in the design industry with well-known automotive design industry leaders. Los Angeles is home to the world’s largest concentration of manufacturer design studios, representing automakers from North America, Europe and Asia. It is also the home of Art Center College of Design, one of the world’s foremost transportation design institutions where many of today’s leading automotive designers began their careers.

Dark side of the S2000

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Beware these animals may bite

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2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

At the Los Angeles Design Challenge Competition, Volvo took the open-air experience at a whole new level with its ‘lighter than a Formula 1 racing car’ study project – the Volvo Air Motion. Besides its strong yet ultra-light body structure, the Air Motion concept cars vehicle further adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.

Volvo Air Motion is a sports cars that runs on powerful, yet simple compressed air motors that, unlike an internal combustion engine, cools down under load rather than heat up. The air tank is centrally mounted and receives compressed air through wind-powered air replenishment sites that float 1000ft in the air. Its beautiful Scandinavian body is designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fiber.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

Tipping the scales at under 1,000 pounds (453 kg), the Volvo Air Motion Concept is lighter than a Formula One car and employs a similar open-wheel configuration.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

The 2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept was developed around the idea that minimizing the weight and complexity means maximizing driving enjoyment. Volvo built the cars with fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, yet simple, compressed air motors.
To compress the air needed for the centrally mounted air tank, Air Replenishment Sites are used. Powered by air turbines floating 1,000ft in the air they harness the power of the wind and convert it to electricity to provide the compression. The motors cool down with increased load, instead of heating up, which eliminates the need for cooling systems. The chassis, interior and suspension employ an integrated design which brings a notable contribution to the lowered weight.

Aimed at the driving enthusiast, by a company synonymous with safety and environmental care, the Volvo Air Motion Concept demonstrates the beauty and purity of Scandinavian design and delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

Nissan Ellure Concept 2011

Nissan makes a big splash in the Los Angeles Auto Show with the unveiling of the concept Ellure. Created to display the company's commitment to the sedan, which has a design Ellure aerodynamic and stylish four-door coupe.
Inside, the cabin has a tri-color theme and design of the back seat like a lounge. This concept has no powertrain, but imagine that Nissan will use the engine supercharged 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder and 25 kW electric motor that will be paired to continue Xtronic variable transmission (CVT). Furthermore, Ellure will also have independent suspension and regenerative braking.

BMW 6 Series Convertible 2012

The convertible model of BMW 6 Series is a blend of power and style. The driving dynamics and sporty looks of the car make it the best companion for those who expect their vehicle to have a commanding presence on road. The stylish and well-equipped convertible comes with a powerful engine, which delivers strong acceleration. Its retractable roof makes riding a joyous experience. The luxurious interiors of BMW 6 Series Convertible are complemented by eye-catching exterior design

Toyota RAV4 EV Reviews 2011

Toyota RAV4 EV soon be marketed in a number of countries in this part of the United States in particular, which requires a zero-emission vehicles such as California. This was disclosed Bob Carter, Toyota's head of marketing in the United States.There are at least 13 states to adopt laws like California are Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.According to the plan, electric-powered RAV4 will be marketed in 2012 and would expand consumer demand. Toyota launched this model in the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 on Wednesday (17/11).

Toyota RAV4 EV can travel a distance of 160km for each time the rechargeable electric. Toyota RAV4 will still be producing at Woodstock, the only factory RAV 4 in the United States. While Tesla prepares driving system at NUMMI, Palo Alto, California.Location of final assembly is still in discuss because Toyota have much choice.Toyota RAV4 EV is a collaboration between Toyota and Tesla. This partnership signed a few months ago, including gelontoran fresh funds millions of dollars to develop the technology of electric motors, batteries and electronics modules.

This is not the first electric-powered Toyota RAV4 marketed. Previously, Toyota has released a variant of the electric-powered SUV and enthusiastic acclaim from environmental groups, including a great actor Tom Hanks who uses for daily transportation

Honda Jazz Fit EV Concept 2011

IN LA Auto Show Honda featuring Fit / Jazz EV (electric) concept. Fit electricity is planned to go on sale in America and Japan in 2012. Fit base of current with the coaxial machine electric motor and lithium-ion battery. Charging the battery takes less than 12 hours with 120 volts electricity and less than 6 hours if 240 volt electrical cursing. The maximum speed that can be achieved is by the power 145km/jam jelalah to 160 km. Fit this power can be steered with 3 modes of driving which was adapted from the CR-Z, if the car in the future with distance ECON mode can further 17% of the normal mode or 25% of sports fashion. In sport mode the performance obtained as a car with a 2.0L gasoline engine.

MAZDA SHINARI CONCEPT 2010

Mazda has just announced a new design language that was given the nickname Kodo replace Nagare is known so far. Language Design show the hallmark of a brand in a particular era. Language design for one model but not the entire line-up has the same characteristics. Just look at Toyota Camry, Corolla and Vios or BMW X5, X3 and X1.

The purpose of language design to provide the traits that attract consumers.When two months ago announced an end to the era of the Mazda Nagare design language - reflected in the model CX9, CX7, Mazda6, Mazda2, Mazda5 until they conduct an internal competition to find a new design that ends at Ikuo Maeda, the new Mazda design chief.Apparently the competition was held ahead of schedule because they've managed to find a new Language design, but their deadlines upcoming Paris Motor Show. Mazda introduced a new concept car with a medium named Shinari Mazda Concept. This is the first car that carries the new Mazda design language, Kodo.

Mazda said when introducing the concept car Shinari Kodo that it brought also some design elements that will appear on Mazda cars or at least inspire future design elements of the future. Shinari Mazda Concept is a car-shaped four-door coupe with a hint of Mazda hopes to play in the same area with premium brands from Europe who had already been signed.In a separate occasion, Mazda also announced a new generation of machines that have a sporty performance but with equal efficiency hybrid. Mazda will apply these new machines starting next year. Be named Sky, Mazda utilizing direct injection technology to increase fuel efficiency by 30% by 2015 compared to 2008. Engine that uses gasoline to be called SKY-G while diesel yanga named SKY-D

Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept

Cadillac, a premium brand under the banner of General Motors, has showed the latest concept car Luxury Urban Concept (ULC) who will perform in exhibition Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 which took place on November 19 to 28 later.
According to Cadillac, ULC will be the future of GM's compact cars in the premium segment. Combined with luxury, ULC offers a small engine with a dimension slightly wider than the Mini.
"Although small in size, these concepts reflect the will of Cadillac in the future, where we will continue to create cutting-edge, integrated design cars with advanced technology," said vice president of marketing Cadillac Don Butler in a written statement.
ULC is conceptualized as a four-passenger two-door model is made with scissors (scissor doors). In order to move, ULC will be filled engine 1.0-liter 3-cylinder. Kombusi engine is reportedly will be married with electric technology, start-stop function, regeneration of braking energy and dual clutch transmission system.
With the kitchen runway, GM hopes the use of ULC can minimize fuel consumption in the city of 23.81 km / liter and outside the city of 27.63 km / liter.

Mercedes-Benz BIOME

Mercedes-Benz will use the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 as the initial introduction of the latest concept car Concept biome. Cars made by Mercedes-Benz Study Center in Carlsbad, California, Advanced Design, it is claimed will be the future of environmentally friendly cars that can consume alternative fuels.
Although the dimensions of this car looks great, but the biome is simply a two-passenger vehicle. Mercedes-Benz said the biome shorter than the C-Class, wider than the GL-Class, and lower than the SLK.
"This car will be a picture of the vision of the future Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We combine the natural elements to create a biome, "said Hubert Lee heads a study center.
Biome that only weighs 454 kg, made of extremely lightweight material known as BioFibre. The weight of this material revealed lighter than metal or plastic. BioFibre itself is made from plant fibers.
To move the biome, Mercedes-Benz utilize BioNectar4534, a solar energy system that is placed in storage containers are made from chemical compounds. Hebarnya, imaginative car is able to create oxygen for a better life.