Drawing inspiration from BMW’s DNA with a focus on their “efficient dynamic” theme, the BMW X bike by designed by Jacobus Marx is a zero-emission bike concept that generates power from electricity. Based on an active urban transport vehicle of the near future, the vehicle is propelled by two 80KW in-wheel electric motors with regenerative properties. This coupled with super-capacitors (ceramic batteries), acting as batteries that are light and super fast to charge. The X bike is a two-seater three-wheeler that focuses on the eco-minded consumers of the future. An important feature of the X bike is its interactive suspension that gives the vehicle its dynamic ability and ease of use in congested areas. As for the performance, the X bike will propel itself from 0-100kph in less than 4s with a top speed of more than 240kph.
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Eco Factor: Bike powered by hot-swappable lithium battery pack.

MotoCzysz has showcased its dream motorcycle, which will be competing in the TTXGP race for them. We call it a dream machine since operating range is not a problem for this mean bike, which has been designed with a hot-swappable battery pack configuration. The hot-swappable configuration also allows its designers to get the most out of the battery pack, which enables the bike to reach a top speed of 150 mph on a single speed gear box and an additional 25 mph with its multi-speed gear system.

The bike has been made from low weight carbon fiber and an aluminum chassis, which allows it to carry 195 kgs of lithium batteries, generating more than 115 hp of power and 300-ft-lbs of torque.
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Eco Factor: Concept car powered by a diesel/electric hybrid engine.

Developed as a student project by a team from Domus Academy, the Audi Panzerspahwagen could be the newest craze in the ecofriendly SUV market. The car is being touted as the next-gen Audi Q7, making sustainability, speed and robustness the key components of the car. The car is designed to be powered by a plug-in hybrid platform with R10 based twin-turbo 6L bio-diesel V12 TDI diesel engine and four independent 100KW electric motors mounted in each wheel.

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Eco Factor: DIY electric vehicle kit.

Car manufacturers around the world are getting ready to combat the fuel crisis with a whole new range of electric vehicles. Some of them are expensive and others are just too sluggish for you to reach the office on time. BugEV might have just struck the nail right on its head with a new DIY electric vehicle kit – a complete kit for you to assemble your own electric ride.

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Eco Factor: Electric car made from recyclable materials.

CES just baffled everyone’s mind with some creative and weird electronic gadgets. Now it’s the turn of cars to deliver the same thrill as the Geneva Motor Show is about to commence in a month. Setting high standards and taking an early initiative, German firm EDAG – Engineering & Design, AG, has unveiled a stunning concept car which will be showcased at the motor show in March.
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