Nissan Yuki-onna

Conceptualized by transportation design student in IED Barcelona, Alfredo Marín Garcia, the Nissan Yuki-onna is elegant and ominous racer. The awesome beauty in white is inspired by the Japanese figure of a woman in the snow. Flaunting the elegant and attractive surfaces, the car is meticulously created as a huge sedan representing the true spirit as well as the benchmarks of the brand. And, this car has everything, including aggressive design language and above all eco friendly credentials. This car with the architecture of a coupe + 2 doors for the rear has carbon fiber chassis and is propelled by four in-wheel electric engines.

ancient chariot and helmets of ancient Greek warriors and made the concept accordingly.

All sleek and fierce roadster is visually divided and its front end represents the powerful horses, whereas the relatively small back with big wheels represents the chariot itself. Also, the joint like solution in the middle is inspired by body armors of the warriors and front light opening follow the eye cut in warriors’ helmets. All these things together make this vehicle the read road warrior.

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Peugeot Shine Concept By Piotr Czyzewski

If you think of a vehicle good enough to carry Peugeot’s 2000 year long legacy forward, here it is. Conceptualized by the Polish designer, Piotr Czyzewski this car has been designed as a perfect vehicle to reflect brand’s essence and seems worth commercialization every bit. Dubbed the Peugeot Shine concept, the glamorous vehicle is a four seat coupe with its doors opening in opposing elytra, thus revealing the appealing interiors. The black beauty with all its doors open seems no less than a hawk on the road. Hit the jump to check out the images.

A prominent center tunnel divides the plush leather-lined interior, which features a futuristic-looking dashboard and trim panels mirroring the layered surfacing approach taken with the car's exterior.
The Vision Efficient Dynamics also acts as a template for BMW's future design lineage.
The first car to be styled completely under BMW Group design boss Adrian van Hooydonk adopts a radical shape that doesn't provide a direct link to a single upcoming model, instead introducing ideas to influence future cars. Say goodbye to flame surfacing – and hello to layered surfacing. Since the X Coupe concept car in 2001, BMW design has been dictated by the flame surfacing theme introduced under Chris Bangle.

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NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT

At the 2010 SEMA Show, Nissan has showcased the new Mobility concept (NMC) which is, as per the brand, a sustainable zero emission society as well as an Electric vehicle. There are assumptions that two-seater compact vehicle is essentially a re-badged Renault Twizy. The vehicle is aimed at seniors and bachelors who only drive short distances. With the same level of maneuverability as a bike, the vehicle has compact size and above all zero tailpipe emission. Powered hundred percent by electricity, it can be used as both a commuter car and a corporate car during business hours. Although Nissan has withheld the details of the vehicle yet it’s rumored to be propelled by an electric motor that develops 20hp and 57lb-ft of torque. This means, that vehicle is likely to have a range of 100km and a top speed of 75kg/h.

Press Release:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, ‘NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT’.
Nissan continues to envision new possibilities realized by EVs. One proposal is a sustainable, efficient and convenient mode of transportation focusing on the increase of elderly and single households, as well as the trend of driving short-distances or in smaller groups. NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT is our proposal to make this a reality.
Four keywords outline the NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT:
Innovative – New two-seater compact mobility for various needs and occasions.
Easy – Size which enables anyone to drive and park easily
Safe – Maneuverability equivalent to motorbikes with greater safety
Clean – No emissions while driving.
NISSAN New Mobility Concept is an user-friendly, ultra-compact 100% electric vehicle with no emissions which is expected to be utilized in various situations in everyday life. Nissan will study the use of this vehicle for a variety of services, such as:
’seamless mobility service’, a highly efficient and convenient public transportation service linking public transportation and EVs supported by IT,
‘2-mode EV car sharing’, where the vehicle is used as a private commuter vehicle in the mornings and evenings, and as a corporate car during business hours, and, contributing to the revitalization of communities with improved mobility in both urban and tourist locations.
Aiming to be a global leader in zero-emission mobility with Alliance partner Renault, Nissan will launch Nissan LEAF, the first 100% electric, mass-marketed, zero-emission car in December 2010 in Japan and the United States, and in early 2011 in Europe. In addition to the development and production of EVs, Nissan is taking a comprehensive approach to promote sustainable mobility. This includes Nissan’s engagement with more than 80 zero-emission partnerships worldwide with countries, cities, organizations and other key stakeholders, the deployment of charging infrastructure, second-life use of lithium-ion batteries in EVs and the promotion of recycling parts used in vehicle production.

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Meo Auto-Pet By Bolun Yang

Designer Bolun Yang has devised a new future personal transportation concept for 2030. Dubbed as Meo, the auto pet has been envisioned as an excellent play-around thing. Small and compact in shape Meo is a perfect accompaniment for shoppers, and early morning or evening walkers. It has a front door which can be lifted to get on and off and place luggage.
The interior is furnished with magnetic suspension chair, invisible LED display, and 3-D display technology. In fact the users can also use Meo as a toy car in a gaming mode to compete with their friends using the roof top ear controllers. Once the engines come to a halt the auto pet enters an interactive mode making faces on the front light area and shining and singing.

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Bentley Incense GT By Hyunjoon Park

he Bentley Incense GT is the brainchild of auto designer Hyunjoon Park and has been inspired by the thick plume of smoke emanating from aromatic sticks. The vehicle, which has been designed for the year 2030, aims to change the brand image of Bentley with a zero-emission electric engine.
The Incense GT’s shape reflects its aerodynamic form, which enhances the vehicle’s efficiency. The use of an electric engine has also allowed the designer to abandon the conventional large grille. Other changes include round headlights with a glass cover. The designer hasn’t estimated the performance specifications but the vehicle’s aerodynamic form should allow for some decent numbers.

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Nissan Townpod

In the future, our working and living lifestyle will evolve with the opportunities afforded by the digital age. A new generation of entrepreneur will be born, these new professionals prefer to work for themselves from their own homes. The lines between business and social lives are no longer existed, so their transportation must follow.
Nissan Townpod combines casual and business in one stylish and futuristic vehicle. Townpod provides a simple platform for any kind of users, be they a musician with their kit, or an architect carrying drawings to a client, or an interior designer, this vehicle can adapt the interior according to the user’s needs.
While Nissan Townpod has been created with the world’s entrepreneurs in mind, its appeal is likely to go beyond this expanding demographic to new families building their first home or retirees turning a hobby into a business. In other words, anybody who appreciates the customizable utility of its van-like abilities coupled with a chic and stylish cockpit designed with the future and not just today, in mind.

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Honda Air

Modern roller-coaster rides give you the trill of a lifetime making you experience G-forces a fighter jet pilot would experience. Well, Honda Air coastal cruiser concept based on roller-coaster and skydiving wing-suits powered by compressed air and pneumatic regulator system pines for the same thrill quotient for its riders. Not only that, Air has turbo vacuums and external air-flow to regenerate tank pressure for extra thrust for close to 100 miles. To minimize weight to just under 800 lbs overall mass a hub-less wheel drive system, glass reinforced seating panels, urethane tire composition and skeletal sub-frame components are used.
Overall design and look of Honda Air paves way for futuristic cruiser cars that have the perfect combo of style, ride elation and most importantly zero-emission properties combined with ample power under the hood to set you heart beat racing

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Fiat Mio

After examining the huge outpour on its dedicated Fiat Mio website, the auto maker has designed a concept urban vehicle based on popular aspirations. Dubbed as the Fiat Mio concept, the single volume box shape car wears a sleek and futuristic well suited for urban travel. Adorning an uncluttered appearance, the vehicle has large glass windows and roof with the headlights camouflaged within the black glossy panel.
Most efficient in terms of interior space, the car provides seating for two. Equipped with stylish lounging the interior also has ergonomically placed easily accessible controls. The wheels of the car too are covered that help improve the aerodynamics, thereby increasing the vehicle’s efficiency.

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KIA Proport

As we all know KIA is more into making family cars, but if the brand ever makes its mind to build a Super sport, it would somewhat look like this. The brainchild of Mohammad R. Shojaie who has considerable liking for the super sport cars, this vehicle has been designed on the basis of the current design language of KIA. Dubbed the KIA Proport, which is the amalgamation of Pro plus Sport without the “S” character which means the fan of sport cars, the vehicle isn’t about designing a new style but KIA in a super-sport cloth. The vehicle has some of the famous elements of the KIA design and it seems an imagination worth commercialization.

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Saab 2020 By Youngho Jung

With the increasing vehicles on the road and cramped city space, security on the road remains the cardinal concern. As a result, designers across the globe are developing vehicle while keeping in mind the future scenario wherein these issues will be even more serious. One such designer is Yungho Jung who has envisioned a car for Saab for the year 2025. The concept has been developed as a project for graduation course in transportation design in Umea Institute of Design – one of the leading schools that prepare transportation designers. Yungho has kept safety as the main theme of the project as he noticed that much of accidents occur due to carelessness of drivers or speeding. Therefore, the concept is to arouse and inspire participants to take active part in the movement for self-preservation. On the other, the body of this Saab is made of a flexible composite and can change its shape as per the situation.

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