Winner of the prestigious VACC competition, the “Hornet” by Liam Ferguson is a one-wheel superbike, which seems to be “up there in the clouds a bit.” Generating power from dual 74 hp (55 kW) in-wheel hydrogen fuel-cell six-phase Neodymium-Iron (Nd-Fe) electric motors to reach a top speed of 235 km/h, the Hornet integrates two side-by-side small wheels to balance it gyroscopically when parked. However, as soon as the rider accelerates the motorbike, it tilts forward to lifts its rear stabilizer wheels off the ground to run on the central wheel.
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The brainchild of South Korean Industrial Design Jung-Hoon Kim, the “P-Eco” is an electric vehicle to save your precious time as well as environment in stranded city roads. Ideal for intercity commutation, the electric car integrates four piezoelectric devices on the front and rear of the driver’s seat. Powered by an electric engine, the compact car features multiple chords that vibrate at a high frequency to produce electric energy, as soon as the vehicle sets in motion, to charge its battery, which increases the mileage (per battery charge) of the vehicle by a fair margin.
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Designed for the Peugeot Competition, this personal mobility device is designed keeping in mind the future of transportation, which would leave no parking space and the environmental impacts of the conventionally made cars. The one passenger car, if you may, this Peugeot Concept will be electricity powered, but will have wheels moving with magnetic force, which would leave the body of the car floating over the wheels, unique idea I say.
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Displayed at Chicago Auto Show 2010, the “Kia Ray PHEV” is a hybrid concept that makes use of rooftop “cool-glazing” solar glass to allow a sustainable ride. Boosting an aerodynamic design and groundbreaking technology, the plug-in hybrid also presents Kia’s new green sub-brand, EcoDynamics, for a range of up to 746 miles. Employing a direct injected inline-four in combination with a continuously variable transmission, the Kia runs on a 1.4-liter Gamma 153-hp GDI engine powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery pack to reach a top speed of 109 mph. To quote Peter Schreyer, chief design officer Kia Motors Corporation,

It is important to imagine what people will want in the future from a green perspective early in the design process, because people want to reduce their carbon footprint without driving carbon copies. Being green doesn’t have to be an obvious statement anymore and the Kia Ray exemplifies a viable blend of modern, eco-minded features for today’s environmentally conscious consumers.
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Flair in the automotive world has put designers to vision vehicles that aren’t just feasible in the world we live. Yet, they design and we so admirably accept everything that comes our way, some with positivity and some with a critic eye. Designed with the Michelin Challenge Design 2010 in mind, Mo Du Lo - a three version concept car is worth reckoning, but again the reality aspect here may be far from site.
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An entry at Peugeot design competition, the “Capsul” by David Portela is a public vehicle for personal use. Powered by two small hydrogen engines located in the wheels, the Peugeot Capsul provides clean and safe commutation in urban environments. Users can hire the vehicle for personal use to roam in and around the city. Made in recycled or recyclable parts, including glass, aluminum and green plastic, the sustainable vehicle comes integrated with solar nanotubes to harness solar energy as an additional power source. The two-seater smartly personalizes the public transportation to provide eco-friendly commutation on city roads.
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