Monday 4 February 2013

BMW i8 Concept

BMW i8 Concept

It’s been nearly two years since BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics concept debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt show, and the car has now officially re-emerged one step closer to production as the BMW i8 concept. As you can see, little has changed in the styling department. In fact, other than a new wheel design, the only other notable change we’ve spotted concerns the doors, which seem to have claimed some territory along their bottoms and thereby reduced the size of the blue body-side accent. Interestingly, the car didn’t show that change when BMW paraded it around for spy photographers this past March, but we like it.
BMW i8 Concept

Passenger Compartment + Powertrain = LifeDrive

As with the i3 city car concept that debuted at the same time (you can read about it in full here), the story of the i8 begins with its so-called LifeDrive architecture. BMW says that its experiences in creating the Mini E and 1-series-based BMW ActiveE showed that adapting cars engineered for internal-combustion power to electric propulsion results in a lot of excess weight and compromises in packaging. As a result, both the i8 and i3 are built using two purpose-built modules: one to house passengers, dubbed “Life,” and one for propulsion and suspension components, called “Drive.” Combine them, and you have a car—and marketing-friendly “LifeDrive” branding.

While the i3 and i8 share the LifeDrive architectural philosophy, the cars differ in execution. That’s because the i3 is fully electric, while this i8 is a plug-in hybrid. The i8’s powertrain is split between its two axles, with an electric motor and direct-drive transmission at the front axle and a gas engine and transaxle at the rear.

Interestingly, the battery packs in the i3 and i8 use different lithium-ion chemistries, as well as unique shapes. The large, square pancake battery of the i3 is designed for longer distance travel—in other words, it has a lot of energy—and is located below the passenger compartment. In contrast, the i8’s lithium-ion cells protrude into the coupe’s Life space, where, as in the Chevrolet Volt, the liquid-cooled and -heated battery stack fills a hump that could be mistaken for a transmission tunnel. The i8’s elongated pack is designed to deliver shots of power in short spurts; the final spec is yet to be decided, but it should have a capacity of around 8 kWh.

BMW i8 Concept

Arranging the pack this way allowed BMW’s engineers to achieve yet another claim of perfect 50/50 weight distribution, thereby preserving peace in the city of Munich. As in the i3, the i8’s Drive components are largely crafted of aluminum, while the Life module uses a carbon-fiber skeleton wrapped in thermoplastic exterior panels.

So much lightweight material allows the i8 to use a smaller, lighter battery than would be needed if the car were made of heavier steel. This frees up room in the cabin, and, more important, keeps the curb weight around a svelte 3300 pounds. The rigidity imparted by the carbon fiber also allows for long, dramatic doors that ease access to the two small rear seats.

While most other hybrids are based on existing front-drive vehicles, BMW had the luxury of starting from scratch. As with all 50/50-balanced cars, the majority of braking forces occur at the front axle. So, in the effort to recoup as much energy from regenerative braking, it makes sense for BMW to fit the electric half of the powertrain up front. The i8 uses a modified version of the i3's electric motor, with a peak output of 129 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. It’s fed juice, of course, by those lithium-ions, and takes about two hours to charge from a 240-volt trough. Battery topped off, the i8 will return 20 miles of all-electric driving.
BMW i8 Concept

Three’s Company: 220-Horse Three-Cylinder

The original Vision EfficientDynamics concept used a three-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, but the i8 makes use of a gas-fired turbo three-cylinder that may turn out to be the best part of the powertrain puzzle. It is a version of BMW’s new modular engine on which we first reported in April. It displaces just 1.5 liters, features direct injection, a turbocharger, variable camshaft timing, and variable intake-cam lift. It makes an astonishing 220 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Altogether, the hybrid powertrain makes 349 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. That puts this car in elite company within BMW. Think M company.

The i8 weighs slightly less than a 1-series M, and makes more power and torque. BMW says the i8 is governed to 155 mph and it will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds; think more like low fours with a quarter-mile time of less than 13 seconds. But where the 1M gets, at best, 26 mpg on the highway, BMW says the ocho should return real-world, combined fuel economy near 40 mpg. One area of concern for twisty-road seekers is its tires. They are narrow, of the low-rolling-resistance variety and will thus suffer in limit grip. We hope there’s an option box for summer tires.


Like the Porsche 918 supercar, the i8’s engine and electric motor can each power the car on their own or they can work in tandem for better traction at launch or when powering out of a tight corner. Each axle also contributes regenerative electricity; the front houses the regenerative braking system, while the engine at the rear has a high-voltage alternator—it looks to be about half the size of the inline-three’s block—to recapture energy. No mention was made regarding what type of transmission will be paired with the gas engine, but Bimmer reps said it is an automatic and a familiar piece. Our hunch is that it could actually be an unfamiliar six- or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, although it might be the Mini Cooper’s six-speed slushbox tuned for efficient, low-rpm torque-convertor lockups.

A button-activated “Eco Pro” mode dulls throttle response and reduces the climate-control systems draw on the battery system. This improves fuel economy and has the potential to stretch the electric-only range a bit.
BMW i8 Concept

What i Looks Like

While not much has changed about the i8’s styling, a few themes have emerged now that it has a sibling in the i3. The laying of light-gray panels over a black and clear sub-layer is meant to reference the car’s Life and Drive components. Many of those clear layers, like the lower half of the swing-wing doors, will turn opaque when production time comes. Besides just looking flat-out futuristic, BMW i models will be marked by a BMW roundel with a blue ring around the outside, blue accents on the grilles and side sills, and the “stream flow” C-pillar treatment.
BMW i8 Concept

Inside, the i8 concept foregoes traditional gauges in exchange for a more future-tech 8.8-inch display screen for reporting road and engine speed, as well as battery and fuel levels. In Eco Pro mode, the digital gauges glow blue; in Sport mode—details of which were in short supply—they glow orange. A second screen tops the dash above the center stack to display navigation and infotainment functions, and the rest of the interior is clean, simple, and made largely of recycled or sustainable materials.
BMW i8 Concept

Yes, the i8 is technically a concept, although in typical BMW fashion, it’s pretty well fleshed out and likely very close to what you’ll see when the production car launches in 2014. While the diminutive i3 is certainly intended to capture the attention of the general public, the i8 appears to be an effort to draw a few enthusiasts under the BMW i umbrella as sustainability and efficiency become increasingly important. While it remains to be seen if the i8 will be satisfying to pilot, we applaud the idea, since there’s not much that we want to see more than a long future for
BMW i8 Concept

BMW i8 Concept



Chinese designer creates eco-friendly all-terrain car for land, water and ice

Who needs a road? Chinese designer creates eco-friendly all-terrain car for land, water and ice

A Chinese inventor has come up with an incredible new design for a car that will work on tarmac, sand, ice... and even water.
The all-terrain vehicle, which has a top speed of 62mph and works like a hovercraft, can move seamlessly between different surfaces.
eco-friendly all-terrain car

Designer Yuhan Zhang, 21, created the spectacular car - called the Volkswagen Aqua - for a competition sponsored by the German car manufacturer.
It features a shiny, sleek design with four fans and integrated airbags that inflate to make it hover.
And it's also environmentally-friendly as its two motors are powered by a hydrogen fuel cell - with zero carbon emissions.
eco-friendly all-terrain car

One of the motors inflates a 'skirt' around the vehicle to lift it off the ground, while the other drives it forward and controls direction.
Mr Zhang said: 'There is no better form of transport than an air cushion vehicle because it travels equally well over land, ice and water.
eco-friendly all-terrain car

'I hope Aqua will become an affordable supercar that is available to the general public one day.'
The competition asked designers to come up with a 'Chinese off-road vehicle'. Aqua is based on technology that is currently available.
eco-friendly all-terrain car


Sunday 3 February 2013

Folding Tablet

Folding Tablet Wallet 

A unique folding device that can function as a phone, tablet and camera. Due to its design the Gadget easily fits in your pocket. Wallet is made up of three parts, each with stocked a display.  Fold the device can be on the basis of a screen. The case is made of durable innovative material Technogel. The device is equipped with a Camera with a resolution of 12.1 megapixels and video recording HD 1080p, has a Headphone jack and a micro-USB type B, through which you can connect to virtually any peripheral components (mouse, keyboard, printer, even a TV).

Folding Tablet Wallet

Folding Tablet Wallet

Folding Tablet Wallet

Folding Tablet Wallet

beautiful Folding Tablet Wallet

smart Folding Tablet Wallet

 amazing Folding Tablet Wallet

latest Folding Tablet Wallet

technology of folding tablet

simple Folding Tablet

nice position of tablet

folding tablet like laptop

tablet like cellphone

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Mouse For Innovators

Mouse For Innovators a Highly Original Form

If you are tired of the classic mice, similar to each other and only slightly different in appearance. Or touchpad for you – is not an option. Then, a new development company, called Evergreen DN-45545 – this is what you need.
Mouse For Innovators

We present you a very strange Gadget that is unlike any other device. But this also  is  a computer mouse. Forget about the horizontal position arm on a mouse – in this way a mouse you can not keep. Imagine a better, that keep your hands stick to flight simulation – it will be the most convincing comparison. As the developers, they have spent a lot of time working on the ergonomics of the housing Evergreen DN-45545. Developers have perfected this Device. As a result, the Mouse received a highly original form, and its surface is almost completely covered with rubber. Package also includes a cradle under the brush, but it can be removed.
future mouse technology

Equipment Evergreen DN-45545 has four function keys. Separately, there is a button switch sensor resolution and the scroll wheel. The maximum resolution of the sensor is 1600 dpi. DN-45545 is a manipulator with wire cable 1.5 meters. Device weighs 160 grams and has dimensions 135h100h82 millimeter.
 how to hold mouse

“Sony PSP 2 ” with a transparent OLED-display


A year ago, Sony has released a Portable console PS Vita. It a branded gaming gadget second generation with a productive processor and a bunch of ways to control gameplay. PS Vita sales were not as serious as we would like, but the device has found its place in the market and feels quite decent. What will happen when the time comes to make another big step forward?
Sony PSP 2

This question was answered by of the designer Jung Ou Yang. He introduced the concept of the portable console Sony PSP 2. The most notable advantage of the toys is transparent 5-inch OLED-Display. The era of these screens is not yet come, but now is the time of the revolution. It would be possible to begin a large-scale attack and with the portable consoles. On each side of the display has the traditional controls. Make them transparent obviously is no need.
Other specifications Sony PSP 2 look as dignified. There is a full set of wireless protocols including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G, the main and front camera as well as a more powerful processor than the 4-core chip in the real PS Vita. Maybe a couple of years Sony could well produce something like that in reality.




Concept of Device for a Tourist

Concept: Device for a Tourist

Unfortunately this device is still only a Gadget. This is a convenient handheld electronic that integrates a retractable soft screen that can be rolled out as needed. It provides satellite views of cities like Florence, Italy, and indicates points of interest. This clever device offers many useful the functions and makes his best friend tourists.

MAPS – thank you to the integrated GPS, you’ll be able to view the map of the city indicating your position in real time.
TRANSPORT – lists all public transport with its lines and timetables.
ART – an overview of the main points of cultural interest in the city.
FOOD – a list of restaurants and taverns where you can taste the local cuisine.
FUN – a list of clubs and discos where you can spend pleasant evenings.
SOS – all the main emergency numbers and other useful numbers for tourists.
As it would be great if there really was such a gadget at every lover of traveling!


OnAir Camcorder for Travels

OnAir Camcorder for Travels

With the OnAir Camcorder we can record and/or live stream your videos in real time to share with friends and family using social accounts or plain old video channels. . Yep, the users face pops up as a blurb on the screen and this is all thanks to the dual lenses. WiFi and 3G technologies support, hook up the camcorder to the Internet for live broadcasting. Clean design and simple aesthetics.







Concept of LED Watch with Built-in Camera!

Concept: LED Watch with Built-in Camera!

Thecamera  lens is in the center of the design, with white and blue LEDs surrounding it.  The outer ring is hours, middle is minutes in groups of 5, and the center LED ring is single minutes.  When a picture is taken using the center button, the white LEDs flash once, and when the picture is uploaded successfully to your phone, the blue LEDs flash twice. 

When people check their watch, the vantage point of the watch would be perfect to take a profile picture. Those who change their profile picture several times a week would love this watch, just get your friends together,  post it to your profile.