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Volkswagen Expand Concept

Designer Luiz Antonelli is the mind behind the Volkswagen Expand, a concept car that earned the designer a Brazilian internship with the company and set the Expand on course to be the next big futuristic automobile from the folks at VW. Expect one of these bad boys to turn up on a monorail or flying through an air city in some future remake of Blade Runner.

With four wheels and a mobile interior that allows you to adjust your use of space and accommodate back seat passengers it looks more suited for the moon than a highway, but you’ve got to think that with all that VW has invested in Antonelli as a result of it, this could soon become a reality, and we’ve got absolutely no problem with that.

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By on December 26th, 2012
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Tesla C By Dejan Hristov

There’s something darn cute about the Tesla C by Dejan Hristov. Right now, the car is reality only in concept so don’t expect to be driving one off of a lot any time soon, but for now you can enjoy the multitude of colors that Hristov has put together in a car that is reminiscent of an imagiNext toy come to life. We can only imagine that if the car ever gets made it will have all kinds of power and make us independent from the annoyance of $3 or $4 per gallon gasoline.

As far as the features that we can tell from these concept drawings, it appears the Tesla C’s doors are sliders and the back opens up to allow for more storage. It’s capable of carrying bikes, spare tires, and maybe even a couple of kids in the back. But first, somebody needs to manufacture the darn thing!

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Acura NSX Concept

The sleek and beautiful Acura NSX Concept promises great things for user control and energy efficiency. As a representative of the well-known car company, it is one of the finest of its kind to incorporate hybrid technology and, unlike most hybrid vehicles, it doesn’t make you want to hide under a moving bus through the simple act of driving it.

Through the Acura NSX Concept, Acura is trying its hand at a new form of environmentally conscious vehicle – one that looks as suited to the showroom floor as the highway, and one that is capable of handling some of the more challenging driving conditions through all-wheel drive, which plays in especially handy during this time of year. No word on when the NSX Concept will become a reality, but keep an eye peeled on Acura’s future plans. It’s doubtful they will want this one to sit on a shelf for long.

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By on December 21st, 2012
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ARAC ZXS Motorcycle Concept

Sweet Gypsum, the ARAC ZXS Motorcycle Concept from designer Marko Petrovic makes me wish that I’d learned how to ride a bicycle in my early years. But alas, it looks like I’ll just have to leave this one to you guys. So while I’m balancing my Schwinn Cruiser on a set of grown-up training wheels, the rest of you men can ride in style once this concept becomes a reality.

The ARAC ZXS boasts a heaviness where it counts – in its crushing fuel-injected twin-v motor, which itself is locked in to an ultra-lightweight aluminum chassis. The design is sleek and futuristic like it was hijacked from the set of a Tron sequel. But this isn’t meant to be a prop, kids. It’s meant to be lean, mean, and fast on its feet, with design elements that aim for a “two-toned metal skin” visual. On that note, it shoots and scores. Now how about we get cracking on this, Manufacturing Industry?

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Mercedes Ener-G-Force Concept

Inspired by the 2012 Los Angeles Design Challenge search for the “Highway Patrol Vehicle 2025,” Mercedes Benz has released the Vision Ener-G-Force concept sport utility patrol vehicle. Small windows help officers within maintain a low profile, rotating beacons on the roof project the strength of police presence in the vicinity, and the striking design combine with the rugged wheels to make this beast high capable on or off the beaten track.

In the words of Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz Cars, “The Ener-G-Force is the vision of an off-roader that, while reflecting tomorrow’s adventures, also invokes the genes of the Mercedes-Benz off-road icon, the G model. Modern and cool, it could also be a clue about a new beginning for the off-road design idiom of Mercedes-Benz.”

This isn’t just for those in uniform either. Mercedes intends to take the concept a step further with a civilian version, no doubt recognizing the success of vehicles such as the Hummer from its military predecessors. It’s even considered “green,” too, carrying recycled water in roof-mounted tanks that supply water to the “hydro-tech converter” so that it can be converted into hydrogen for power. Just don’t expect to find this bad boy under the tree; there are no current plans to put this design concept into production anytime soon.

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By on December 1st, 2012
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Audi E-Bike Wörthersee

Battery-powered bicycles seem to be popping up everywhere these days. But none quite like this.

The Audi E-Bike Wörthersee, named after the town in Austria, has a 3.5-pound carbon fiber frame and boasts the same power-to-weight ratio as an A4. That’ll get you to 50 MPH via the motor-assisted pedaling mode, or 31 MPH on the motor alone. And 44 miles on a single charge with a 2.5-hour charge time means you’ll actually be able to drive the thing beyond your neighborhood.

There’s also a “wheelie mode” that uses an electronic control system to help the rider maintain their balance during stunts, while a smartphone hookup and a on-board touchscreen computer take video images recorded via an in-helmet camera, and upload them to the internet.

Still, as bad as you may want one, you can’t have it. The prototype is currently just a “show bike.”

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Plasma Explosion Gun

Plasma Explosion Gun

Straight out of Star Wars comes the potential weapon of the future.

The Plasma Explosion Gun, as deadly as it sounds, is actually a non-lethal gun that’s designed specifically for home defense. It pulses with an invisible laser that super-heats the surrounding air, resulting in a plasma explosion that is strong enough to knock an intruder off their feet. And just in case the plasma explosion isn’t enough, electro magnetic waves cause temporary paralysis. Meanwhile, an integrated camera and microphone are automatically turned on, feeding to an off-site security center that will then notify the police.

Sadly, the Plasma Explosion Gun is still just a concept (designed by Isaac Richardson)… and who knows whether or not there’s actual science behind the intentions.

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Bulavkus USB Flash Drive

People sure do love to take a USB flash drive and turn it into just about anything they can think of. The Bulavkus USB Flash Drive being a perfect example.

The Bulavkus was designed by Moscow-based Art Lebedev Studio and is simply a USB flash drive that doubles as a safety pin. Perfect for those times when you’re going to be using the drive often and on-the-go. There’s no need to search around in your pockets, or underneath all the other junk in your bags.

Of course the drive may also come in handy if you ever find yourself with a broken zipper on your pants.

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Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept

Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept

Let’s go mudding, hybrid style! With the Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept, you can get yourself into some pretty slippery situations and not worry about a thing. The DC100 has the ability to take on the water without flooding out as badly as other cars or off-road vehicles. Its Wade Aid technology increases the height of the vehicle and closes off vent ducts protecting the guts of the machine against heavy amounts of the H20.

Sensors in the side mirrors and the bumpers even help gauge how deep of water you’re dealing with for a safe all-terrain vehicle. The engine is four-cylindered and 2.0 liters. The auto transmission goes up to 8 speeds and the vehicle itself, as mentioned before, has hybrid capabilities for better gas mileage and will look great next to your Lexus LF-LC. No price yet as it’s just a concept, but stay tuned. Land Rover won’t want to keep this baby off the market for long.

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Ring Clock

And here we thought the Kinekt Gear Ring was the ultimate piece of geek jewelry.

CGSociety user, Cyber recently designed a ring clock, a mechanical ring made from stainless steel that displays the time. It has three rings that rotate separately, displaying the hour, minutes and seconds. An indicator ensures that you put the ring on properly, and the current time is highlighted.

Not only is this little gadget functional, but it’s also quite stylish. Now we plead, someone hurry, buy this idea and put it into production.

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