Maestro Works Talking about the unique works of Luigi Colani, a renowned contemporary industrial designer may never end, although he had passed away in the 2019. Because this German designer has been active in the modern industrial world since the early of 1950s to the second millenium, with the segmentation of works varied, not only from the automotive world but also the world of aviation, buildings to household furnishings.
The 2 weird long hood Luigi Colani designed cars, 1976 Colani L'Aiglon Coupé and 1996 Colani Horsch Mega-Roaster. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)
Weird ONES - Dreams of owning a car that seamlessly transforms into a pair of powerful motors may no longer be confined to the realms of imagination. Enter the Lane Splitter, a groundbreaking concept car that brings this dream to life, courtesy of the innovative minds Chipp Walters of Argodesign, as reported by Gizmag. Drawing inspiration from eclectic sources such as the iconic Batman Tumbler and the visionary work of Syd Mead, the Lane Splitter concept is a testament to the fusion of creativity and cutting-edge design.
The Lane Splitter concept is an awesome concept car that splits into two motorcycles. (Picture from: ArgoDesign)
At the core of the Lane Splitter's uniqueness are its hubless wheels, designed in pairs to enhance stability during intricate maneuvers. The concept also features a retractable roof, serving as a convenient entry point for passengers. With two seats and a maneuverable steering system, the Lane Splitter seamlessly transitions from a car to a motorcycle, embodying a dimension of 128 inches (325 cm) with an asymmetrical silhouette.
The Lane Splitter concept was designed by Chipp Walters Argodesign. (Picture from: Gizmag)
The process of docking and undocking is ingeniously simplified with the push of a button. Docking connectors strategically positioned at the front and rear facilitate the seamless integration of the two-wheeled mode. An automated docking mechanism, complete with a small landing wheel, ensures stability and alignment during the transformation – a technological marvel reminiscent of auto-parking features found in modern cars.
The Lane Splitter concept takes the form of a buggy-like vehicle when in car-mode.(Picture from: Gizmag)
In motorcycle mode, the Lane Splitter transforms into two smaller wheels, enhancing its stability. The reintegration of these wheels occurs effortlessly when the motor is assembled back into its car form. The electric motor, embedded in the rear wheel, provides the necessary power to propel this futuristic concept forward.
The wheels of the Lane Splitter concept separate slightly when in bike-mode for increased stability.(Picture from: Gizmag)
The Lane Splitter emerged from Wilson's Creative Director for a Day initiative and made its debut just in time for the prestigious New York Auto Show 2015. This groundbreaking concept car not only pushes the boundaries of conventional design but also hints at a future where versatility and innovation seamlessly coexist on the roads.
As we marvel at the Lane Splitter's transformative capabilities, it beckons us to envision a future where the lines between cars and motorcycles blur, and vehicles become dynamic expressions of creativity and functionality. The road ahead holds endless possibilities, where the dream of a car that effortlessly morphs into a pair of motors becomes a tangible reality, promising a thrilling journey into the unknown.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops....... *** [EKA [02052015] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ARGODESIGN | GIZMAG | FASTCOMPANY ]
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Hyper SUV After some time ago Lotus Cars, the famous British car manufacturer had launched its electric-powered sportscar Evija followed by the birth of Emira known as the company's last petrol-engined sportscar. Recently, the car maker company based in Hethel, Norfolk, England, officially released the first and newest electric SUV, named the Lotus Eletre. At first glance, the unique and cool design actually reminds us for a moment of the SUV made by the Italian manufacturer, Lamborghini Urus.
The birth of the Lotus Eletre marks a new era of Lotus as an EV maker that draws on elements from the Evija electric hypercar and the Emira sports car. (Picture from: Otomotif SIndoNews)
Besides that, it turns out that there is a more interesting fact related to the Lotus Eletre, which states that the world's first hyper electric SUV is actually not purely made by the Lotus's plant in England, due to this latest Lotus Eletre was made in China. Precisely at the Geely factory in Wuhan, China. How come? Of course this is possible, because currently Lotus is one of the automotive brands that has been owned by the Chinese automotive giant Geely Group, just like Volvo, Polestar, and Proton.
The Lotus Eletre electric-powered SUV is built on the basis of the Electric Premium Architecture (EPA) platform. (Picture from: Otomotif SIndoNews)
Although made by China, Lotus Eletre has many amazing things. As quoted of Autoblog, that the Lotus Eletre design is a slick blend of styles adopted from previous Lotus-made sportscars such as the Evija and Emira. And the combined design of both is later presented in a large-sized vehicle, high ground clearance and equipped with advanced technologies to seduce the market.
The Lotus Eletre cabin has a slim gauge cluster and a head-up display provides the driver with relevant info, front passengers get a similar slim display that can display infotainment options. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Even though this electric-powered SUV is made in China, that doesn't mean Lotus really let it go in its design process. Well, the entire design and manufacturing process of the Eletre is still under the control of the British company through Ben Payne, Head of Design at Lotus Tech Creative Centre. No wonder when you look at the final result, where for a production car, the Lotus Eletre looks almost like a concept car.
The Lotus Eletre interior comes in four- or five-seat configurations, so the customers will just have to adjust their choices according to their driving style preferences. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
The reason is that various futuristic elements are still perfectly installed in the Lotus' premium SUV. For example, the camera system instead of car mirrors, then there is the face detection feature inside the cabin, to a LIDAR Scanner mounted on the roof. Besides that, the Lotus Eletre itself is offered in two seat configurations, 4 and 5 seats. So consumers will just have to adjust their choices according to their driving style preferences.
Lotus isn't ready to divulge specific battery capacity, only told is the pack is more than 100 kWh and output starts at 600 horsepower all-wheel-drive, with a motor on each axle. (Picture from: Autoblog)
Furthermore, the Lotus Eletre electric car is built on the basis of the Electric Premium Architecture (EPA) platform and Lotus isn't ready to divulge the weight of this premium SUV and also specific battery capacity at the time of its official launch, only told is the pack is more than 100 kWh and output starts at 600 horsepower all-wheel-drive, with a motor on each axle.
The Lotus Eletre's rear featured with its Lotus script and full-width light bar fading into triangular intakes along the sides, clearly comes from the sports cars. (Picture from: Autoblog)
The car's acceleration from rest to 100 kph is claimed to only take less than 3.0 seconds with a top speed that can be achieved is 260 kph. The British car manufacturer also says that the battery capacity installed in the Eletre is over 100 kWh, and this allows the WLTP range to be estimated at around 600 kilometers and capable of replenish two-thirds of its battery in 20 minutes at a 350 kW fast charger device, and by such a power capacity allowing the car to drive range up to 400 kilometers.
Besides that, there is also advanced technology that is also installed on this Lotus SUV. One of them is autonomous technology that uses LIDAR. Thanks to this technology, the car owners can call the car to come by itself from its parking lots to where the owner is waiting. All of this is done through an application installed on the car owner's smartphone.
It is planned that the Eletre will be sold in China and the UK in the next 2023. After that, other countries will be got turn to have the car in 2024. Until now, Lotus has not revealed the price of its Eletre electric SUV which is predicted to be a strong competitor to the Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX and Alfa Romeo Tonale. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LOTUS CARS | CARANDDRIVER | AUTOBLOG ]
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Adv Fighter Jet This has nothing to do with the war that took place as a result of Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine since Februari 2022. Does not also intend to side with one of the parties who are fighting, where various types of sophisticated war machines including fighter jets of Russian and Ukrainian are involved in the conflict. The war should be ended right away! We hope the bloody dispute will end soon, although it's difficult to predict when the conflict will end.
The Sukhoi SU-75 'Checkmate' single-engined fighter jet sat on display at the 2021 Dubai Air Show. (Picture from: ZonaJakarta)
Despite all that, it turns out that there is a new fighter aircraft launched by a Russian manufacturer. As quoted of the Eurasian Times, sometime ago came a new fighter jet made by the Russian company Sukhoi (part of Rostec State Corporation's United Aircraft Corporation) that is said to be an alternative rival that can beat the F-35 Lightning II called the Sukhoi Su-75 'Checkmate,' and reportedly the Russian company has patented its newest stealth fighter.
The Sukhoi SU-75 'Checkmate' single-engined fighter jet sat on display at the 2021 Dubai Air Show.. (Picture from: AirspaceReview)
The mentioned patent above confirms that the latest Russian design aircraft is claimed superior to known foreign fighters in terms of flight and field performance, Rostec said in a statement. Furthermore that's proof that the Russian designers have managed to improve the stability and control of the 5th-generation fighter while maintaining its high aerodynamic performance and stealth characteristics.
The Sukhoi Su-75 'Checkmate' single-engined fighter jet (on left) sat posed along with its sibling Su-57 'Felon' (on right). (Picture from: Eurasian Times)
The new patent also states that the Checkmate' engine can be equipped with a thrust vector nozzle that moves in a vertical plane aligned with the fuselage axis and is used for flight control and trimming. The Russian' fifth-generation Checkmate fighter prototype was first unveiled at the MAKS-2021 Air Show in last July 2021.
The Sukhoi Su-75 'Checkmate' single-engined fighter jet is said will be powered by a derivative of the NPO Saturn AL-41 engine, which is also installed on its sibling Su-57. (Picture from: Eurasian Times)
An earlier presentation by Rostec at the air show revealed that this 5th-generation fighter will not only be capable of carrying more than seven tonnes of armament payload, the Su-75 will have the capability of carrying a group of drones on board.
The Su-75 Checkmate is a single-engine fighter designed to be a low-cost alternative rival to the US F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet and also known as the second fifth-generation fighter to be produced by Russia after the Sukhoi Su-57 'Felon'. The Russian's latest fighter has reportedly been designed with customers such as Vietnam, India and African countries in mind.
There is speculation the Checkmate single-engine fighter will be powered by a derivative of the NPO Saturn AL-41 engine, which is also installed on its sibling Su-57. The machine is claimed to be capable of flying up to a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 as well as supercruise performance which is said to be capable of striking up to six targets simultaneously in a combat radius that stretches up to 3,000 km. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EURASIAN TIMES | ]
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~The 1st Jap EV~ In response to the trend of world electric cars with an American brand, Tesla dominates the market. They already have three models: Model S, Model X and Model 3. In the future, this Elon Musk-owned company will also have a Y-model.
GLM-G4, the Japan's first electric supercar at 2016 Paris Auto Show. (Picture from: Kumparan)
There is a Japanese automotive company based in Kyoto named GLMfounded in 2010. Reportedly, one of the company founders is Japanese imperial noble and son-in-law of Vice President of the Japanese electronic giants Sony. And in 2017, Hong Kong tycoon named Li Ka-shing, and two other investors have bought GLM's shares. And in the same year, GLM launched its new car called GLM-G4 and will begin mass production in 2019. Besides that, this car is recorded as the first electric supercar in Japan. At first glance, if you pay attention to the design of the GLM-G4, it is similar to the supercar from the Netherlands, the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS, especially on the sides and doors.
Front three quarter view of GLM-G4 electric supercar. (Picture from: RiderTua)
As the next generation electric supercar that follows the GLM ZZ models, the GLM-G4 has released a concept model for the first time at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. With a coupe-style car with four doors and seats, adopting the 'Scissor' door-type on the front and rear. Maintaining the roof line of a supercar, four people will certainly enjoy it comfortably.
Top view of GLM-G4 electric supercar. (Picture from: RiderTua)
The power unit is armed with two 'Multi Sarienzi Power Package' motors with high output and efficiency on the front and rear. The maximum power that can be produced is 540 ps and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm.
Interior view of GLM-G4 electric supercar. (Picture from: RiderTua)
In addition, each motor has a control technology that applies to the back power of the tires, while adjusting the road surface conditions, and maximizing power while running. The accelerator from 0-100 kph in 3.7 seconds with a maximum speed of 250 kph, and the distance is 400 km for a single battery charges.
Rear-left side view of 2017 GLM-G4 with all its 'scissor' door type opened. (Picture from: RiderTua)
The estimated price of GLM-G4 is ¥40 million, equivalent to Rp.4.7 billion. The manufacturer targets sales of 1,000 units and will develop businesses with a target of selling ¥40 billion on this model. There are also plans to sell it in Europe, Hong Kong, the Middle East and China.
For that, the GLM has increased development for mass production by 2019 and currently they have collaborated with partners to develop machines dedicated to the GLM-G4 and the latest electronic control devices. *** [EKA [12082018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GLM ]
Diesel HeadSmoke 55Mitsubishi is a brand that’s introduced many unique sports cars over the past three decades. Unfortunately, though none of these sports cars were amazing, that is until the Mitsubishi Concept-RA hit in 2008.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA was officially introduced by Mitsubishi Motors at the North American International Auto Show 2008 as a gorgeous diesel-powered sports car concept. (Picture from: Autoblog)
The concept car was heavily based on the existing Eclipse model. But some differences made the concept car a bit more appealing. As we all know that the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the pioneer of this Japanese brand's sports vehicle in the US was first introduced in 1989, later became a symbol of sports vehicles for young people there at that time.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is designed with a more aggressive exterior appearance than the Mitsubishi's previous generation sports vehicle. (Picture from: Motor-Junkie)
Well, the Mitsubishi Concept-RA was officially introduced by Mitsubishi Motors at the North American International Auto Show 2008 as a gorgeous diesel-powered sports car concept. The concept car is designed with a more aggressive exterior appearance than the Mitsubishi's previous generation sports vehicle.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is powered by a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine, similar to such one used by the first Eclipse model. (Picture from: Motor-Junkie)
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is powered by a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine, similar to such one used by the first Eclipse model. The mentioned turbo engine can produce bursts of power of 204 hp which is channeled to all the wheels through a dual clutch transmission system that can be operated manually or automatic.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA's body made of recyclable plastic resin panels and also had equipped with aluminum engine guards, fenders to reduce vehicle weight and increase safety in the event of a collision as well. (Picture from: Pinterest)
As reported by TheAutoChannel, the Mitsubishi Concept-RA had many features adopted from the Lancer Evolution and Evo X models, including anti-lock brakes system, stability control, etc. However, the difference is that the sports car concept had been equipped with the active steering and active suspension control to provide more control when the vehicle has excessive torques so make its driving traction stability would be better and braking easier.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA had many features adopted from the Lancer Evolution and Evo X models, including anti-lock brakes system, stability control, etc. (Picture from: Flickr)
Besides it is powered by turbo-diesel engine, this concept car also had recyclable plastic resin body panels and equipped with aluminum engine guards, fenders to reduce vehicle weight and increase safety in the event of a collision as well. Another advantage of the light weight, that it makes the engine' work less heavy when the car is moving fast on the roads.
The using of recyclable plastic resin body panels such on the Concept-RA initially meant to be a sustainable sports car in a segment where that isn’t commonplace. Unfortunately, the recession crushed plans for this potentially interesting sports car and let it remain a concept car to this day without ever being realized into a production version.😢 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | UNIVERSITYMITSUBISHI | THEAUTOCHANNEL | AUTOBLOG | MOTOR-JUNKIE ]
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