Thursday, 28 February 2013

Moveo Folding Electric Scooter - Roll it Or Fold it!

In today's life driving and finding a parking space is a common problem everywhere in the cities. Moveo, a scooter created by non-profit group Antro, is lightweight, electric and solves your parking problem because it folds up into itself and dragged on its wheels, like a piece of luggage. You can drive to work, then park your scooter by your desk.

The scooter weighs 55 pounds, so it is not the lightest of loads, but it is certainly portable. It only reaches speeds up to 28 mph and has a battery range of 21.75 miles. While this is not a vehicle for a road trip, it is certainly convenient for city-dwellers who zip from place to place and don’t want to waste time parking. The design is fully enclosed, so there is no chance of getting oil stains on your khakis, and unlike other folding scooters, it has a traditional full-back seat that is mounted on the chassis.









Features:
*Carbon Fiber Composite Body
*Utazóborönd size foldable and retractable, does not require a parking space
*Agymotoros electric drive
*Pedal generator

Design specifications:
*Empty weight: 25 kg
*Speed: 45 km / h (limited)
*Range: 35 km (speed dependent)
*Consumption: 2 km kWh/100
*Battery life: 35.000 km

Source: Antro

Friday, 1 February 2013

Awesome Luxury Floating Island

Osros floating island is designed by  Austrian company which includes six luxury double bedrooms, with space for 12 residents and four staff members. The boat is priced at £3 million. The manufacturers describe the island as an “autonomous power supply based energy system” powered by a noiseless wind energy system. The island also features over 120 m2 of solar panels. Heat recovery from the sea water is used for heating and air conditioning. The company explains: “In the beginning, my goal was to create an exclusive, high-quality hotel chain based on floating platforms. With the progress of the project it became clear that the attractive and unusual concept of Orsos Islands should not be limited to only a selected group of people. Orsos Islands should reach a much broader audience, people with an awareness of modern life and a feeling of responsibility towards the environment.” The Austrian company began construction of the prototype in Germany and Hungary. The company’s goal is to show the structure to the public by the end of 2013.