Nissan BladeGlider: Futuristic Electric Sports Car Redefining Performance

Electric Thrill - In a world where innovation in automotive design seems to leap forward every year, the concept of how we move is being reshaped by electric power and futuristic aesthetics. This shift has become more than just a trend—it's a global movement. Among the manufacturers redefining modern mobility, Nissan stood out boldly in 2013 with a concept that challenged norms and sparked imagination. That concept, known as the Nissan BladeGlider, was not just another electric car idea—it was a statement about the direction of intelligent, sustainable, and thrilling transportation.

Nissan BladeGlider Concept, a futuristic electric sportscar redefining performance. (Picture from: NissanNews)

At the heart of this project was Carlos Ghosn, who at the time served as the President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Under his leadership, the BladeGlider became more than a design experiment. It was developed with a purpose—to prove that electric vehicles could be both responsible and exciting. Nissan’s direction was clear: the future isn’t just about going green, it’s about enjoying the journey while doing so. With a focus on performance and style, the BladeGlider merged the concept of a zero-emissions car with the soul of a sports car.

Measuring 4,300 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and just 1,300 mm in height, with a total weight of approximately 1,300 kg, the Nissan BladeGlider didn’t just look aerodynamic—it was aerodynamic. Its name, BladeGlider, aptly reflects its purpose: a vehicle that glides with grace and speed, powered entirely by electricity. The body design is razor-sharp and sword-like, with a narrow front that widens at the rear, giving it a shape that's not just futuristic but also highly efficient in cutting through air. Its roof is retractable, adding a sleek convertible feel that complements its sportiness.

Step inside and you're welcomed by a cockpit that blends form and function. Cyber Green and Stealth Orange trim accents highlight the top of the seats, while reflective silver surfaces give a high-tech, dynamic flair. The main seat material is black with green and orange trim detailing, offering a visual contrast that’s both aggressive and refined. And the scissor-style doors—often associated with exotic supercars like Lamborghini and Ferrari—elevate the experience even before the drive begins.

 

Though compact, the BladeGlider is surprisingly accommodating. It features a 1+2 seating configuration—one central seat for the driver and two rear seats for passengers. This layout isn't just about saving space; it enhances the driving experience, giving the pilot full control and an unmatched view of the road ahead, while still offering enough room in the back for passengers to travel in comfort.

Performance-wise, the BladeGlider is no slouch. Powered by a pair of electric motors that together produce 130 kW (around 208 horsepower), the car can reach speeds above 190 km/h. Acceleration is impressively quick, going from 0 to 100 km/h in under five seconds. That’s more than enough to put a smile on the face of anyone behind the wheel, all while emitting nothing but excitement.

 

Even though the Nissan BladeGlider remains a concept car and didn’t enter mass production, its impact has endured. It demonstrated that electric mobility could be smart, sustainable, and seriously fun. It served as a technological bridge between the imagination of tomorrow and the engineering capabilities of today. And in doing so, it helped reshape how we think about the cars of the future—not just machines for transport, but experiences waiting to unfold.

So while the BladeGlider may have begun as a vision over a decade ago, its spirit still lingers in the electric vehicles we see today. Sleek, bold, and purpose-driven—it’s a reminder that the road ahead doesn’t have to compromise between performance and responsibility. Sometimes, it just takes a sharp idea to glide us into a new era. *** [EKA [20102017] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NISSAN NEWS ]

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Mitshubishi e-Evolution concept not uses two electric motors but three

Mitsubishi will show an electric SUV concept called e-Evolution at the Tokyo Motor Show event to be held in late October 2017. As a concept car, of course the technology should be refreshing, including in the case of the electric motors to drive the car forward will not used two, but three electric motors.

Front view of Mitsubishi's upcoming electric 'e-Evolution' SUV. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2guWrRm)

"Three of 4WD motors are split with one electric motor for the front-wheel drive, and a new dual motors called Active Yaw Control (AYC) for rear-wheeldrive via an electronically controlled AYC torque control unit," said Mitsubishi.

Left side view of Mitsubishi's upcoming electric 'e-Evolution' SUV. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2guWrRm)

These electric motor itself is promised have good torque and high-performance with the power supplied from high-capacity battery systems to provide smooth and powerful movement as well.

Rear view of Mitsubishi's upcoming electric 'e-Evolution' SUV. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2guWrRm)

"Whether it's driving inner city, highway, windy roads, this system will provide a sharp and nimble driving feeling by adjusting to the driver's style," they added. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EVO]

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McLaren 720S with Fux Fuchia touches

A McLaren 720S supercar is made more attractive by McLaren Special Operations and has performed coolly during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance performance held in Monterey, California in August 2017.

2017 McLaren 720S 'Fux Fuchsia' in the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2hZTOe4)

This supercar is claimed as the only car model with a design that comes in the 'Fux Fuchsia' special color which is the result of Michael Fux, one of the car enthusiast and successful entrepreneur as well.

"Breaking down the boundaries of art as a requirement to meet customer needs, because it is the responsibility of McLaren Special Operations," said Jolyon Nash, McLaren Automotive Executive Director, Global Sales & Marketing.

Rear side view of 2017 McLaren 720S 'Fux Fuchsia'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2gr0hLi)

Possibility the owners of McLaren thinking about the desire of his car modification with a unique color. Then, the details, skin layers, seam models and materials that are so exotic with special touches. Perhaps also, he designed the design in accordance with the selection of his own taste.

Meanwhile, there are other special components, including lightweight alloy wheels, in contrast with platinum in alloy material wheels. Then, on the interior of the car, starting from the door openings, pinstripe on the steering wheel and rearview mirrors have the same color with the car body. Not only that, there is a white color dominates from the seam stitched with white thread and Alcantara's white carpet floor. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARADVICE]

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An old-fashioned style electric motorbike with a Jatoba wooden touches

The motorcycles production is a common thing for companies that in fact focus to produce various models of motorcycles. However, this time there is a different from a Poland company named Avionics which is basically engaged in the aviation. The company is now innovating by launching its newest product, which is an old-fashioned style electric motorcycle named Avionics V1.

An electric retro board tracker from Poland named Avionics V1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yXqic3)

Early inspiration in the making of this electric board tracker was obtained when two company founders Jaromir Dziewic and Bartek Bialas met each other several years ago. Then, both agreed and with the spirit for design and made an old-fashioned board tracker style with a wooden touches in several parts.

The Avionics V1 moves by using a brushless electric motor capable of generating 5,000 watts of power that puts out 124.74 Nm (92 lbs.ft) of torque and capable of driving it at a maximum speed of up to 58 km/h (36 mph). With such power as well, this electric board tracker will be able to ride as far as 120 kilometers (75 miles), thanks to 25 Ah lithium-ion battery as its power storage container. It's need 2-3 hours to charge it to full. And for its braking system, the Avionics V1 has a series of disc brakes mounted on the front wheels and on the back.

Right side view of Avionics V1. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yEZLEs)

Indeed the Avionik V1 is not entirely made of wood, the Poland manufacturer deliberately makes some parts of it are made of wood, such as the saddle and headlamp cover, and battery housing cover. In addition, there is a brown handle and wrapped in a flexible genuine-leather so it can keep the rider's comfort in holding the handlebar.

From the looks, it's clearly the Avionik V1 was carried a classic board tracker style. This can be seen from the minimalist design by utilizing Jatoba wooden materials as well. So the creators of these e-motobike really want to imagine what if the motorcycle was launched in a century ago.

According to the news circulating , the Avionik V1 has been exhibited in September 2017 and then introduced to the public up to 40 days in a row. And these e-motorbike will also be sold by giving a 40 percent discount for promotion. Well, are you interested to have it? 

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AVIONICS | RIDEAPART]

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These Yamaha smart motorcycle concept will applied an AI tech.

Yamaha plans to introduce the concept of a smart motorcycle at the Tokyo Motor Show in late October 2017. These concept called Yamaha MOTOROiD Concept just like a pet that able to recognized its owner.

The Yamaha Motoroid concept showcases the application of artificial intelligence to a motorcycle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ykmqCI)

Mentioned Yamaha Motoroid concept will change the face of world's motorcycles in the future. The concept looks like half a motorcycle and half a pet. Because, it able to recognize the owner as well as interact with it, just like a living thing.

Yamaha will apply the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on these motorcycle concept, which gives the experience of 'Kando,' a Japanese word for the simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value. So such a concept has personality or its own character.

Yamaha Motobot Ver. 2. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ykmqCI)

In addition to moving using electric power, the unique figure of Yamaha Motoroid has an unusual chassis design, as well as the front fork, and body grab seats. While other details have not been opened by the Iwata's motorcycle manufacturer.

Yamaha MWC-4. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ykmqCI)

As quoted from the Yamaha page, in addition will display the concept of Yamaha Motoroid smart motorbike above, at the annual event they will also display the autonomous motorcycle-riding robot named Yamaha MOTOBOT Ver.2, a new electric-powered leaning multi-wheel concept vehicle named Yamaha MWC-4, and electrically power-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) named Yamaha YPJ-XC.

Yamaha YPJ-XC. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ykmqCI)

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YAMAHA | NEW ATLAS]

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Kala Bendu, a Psycho Engine's handmade V-Twin custom motorcycle

Psycho Engine kicked off again the public at Kustomfest 2017 sometime ago. After on the same event last year also shocked the jury through the creation of 'Naga Lima', a motorcycle with 5 cylinder engine.

A special custom motorcycle named 'Kala Bendu' made by Psycho Engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2gxKzhA)

Yes, now in the Kustomfest 2017, The Purwokerto based workshop show their special custom motorcycle named 'Kala Bendu,' a motorcycle with a 815cc V-Twin engine that is 90 percent handmade built in. Kala Bendu itself has meaning "Ora Edan, Ora Kumanan" or "Do not go crazy not miss out."

'Handmade' here means that the machine is really made by themself and not just a modification. 

Left side view of 'Kala Bendu' made by Psycho Engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2gxKzhA)

According to the owner of Psycho Engine, M. Yusuf Adib Mustofa, that he deliberately made the machines, frames, and others by themselves in accordance with the theme of Kustomfest 2017 ie 'No Boundaries.'

Right side view of 'Kala Bendu' made by Psycho Engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2gxKzhA)

So it is not surprising that these custom motorcycle finally won the 'Best People Choice' title in the Kustomfest 2017 which held at Jogja Expo Center (JEC), Yogyakarta, (October 7-8, 2017).

815cc V-Twin Engine 

For the machine, Yusuf made by his own the Kala Bendu's crankcase. The crankshaft and transmission containers are made from a mixture of metal waste. The material is from parts of unused machine blocks, which are then melted and reprinted for a new crankcase.

Engine blocks and cylinder heads uses the part of Bajaj Pulsar 200. Yusuf said it takes 4 blocks of Pulsar 200 cylinder. From four parts of the block then cut by him into 2 cylinders as the pistons place.

The piston rod uses the part of the old Norton with a stroke length of 100 mm, while the 72 mm in diameter piston taken from the Honda Excelent car. For camshaft, he uses custom cam. The degree and size of the sprinkler valve device was machined in accordance with the results of his calculations.

Here are several pictures of Kala Bendu engine (All pictures taken from: http://bit.ly/2xA0OFw) 

"The compression factor is low at 9:1, which is supposed to be ideal at 10:1, but I'll look for it later after this. Because with this size it has reached 120 km/h, if the timing belt that used is the part of Mitsubishi L300 petrol engine," he said.

In order to be safe and not hit by a lawsuit, Yusuf made his V-Twin engine with a 43-degree angle. This is because the 45-degree angle belongs to Harley-Davidson, while the Indians engine was 42 degrees.

Exterior 

Not complete if the machine is made itself but the exterior is not. After completing the machine matters, then he switching to make the framework of a motorcycle. Where the frames itself is made of 30 mm diameter pipe and 6 mm thickness. The frame was combined with the Yamaha R15's front shock that has been modified with an additional oil tube.

There is something interesting here that is the form of rear suspension. Instead of monoshock installed, Yusuf rather uses two shock units that are made in a horizontal position. Those shock units were given an additional plate and connect to the middle of the rear arm made of 2 mm pipe box.

Here are several pictures of Kala Bendu accesories. (All pictures taken from: http://bit.ly/2xA0OFw)

Because it using the rims that taken from the Honda CX500 which originally use axle, in here Yusuf was forced to re-create the rear wheel holder to be driven by the chain. Where the chain is connected with gearbox taken from the 1956 BSA 350.

While the gas tank is made of 1.2 mm drum plate and wasp tail from 2 mm plate. Finally as a sweetener, tank, wasp tail and upholstery then covered with genuine leather complete with special Javanese ethnic carvings of the puppet figures and mega mendung motifs made by Cetul Leather Art from Yogyakarta.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops.... ••• [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NAIKMOTOR | DAPUR PACU]

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