Important Innovations Collection

Mercedes Vision AVTR Concept Car                                                Source:  Mercedes-Benz You Can Drive Sideways If Need Be Mercedes Benz has unveiled a real-life version of its Vision AVTR, a magnificent concept car inspired by the future and the original blockbuster James Cameron movie Avatar. Mercedes created the EV to mark the release of director James Cameron's 2nd Avatar movie - Avatar: The Way of Water.  The Mercedes ATVR has a futuristic propulsion system and very innovative, edgy styling.  The concept car is a blockbuster of its own, even though it doesn't appear in the movie.  Unique Design Language The vehicle is fast-forward futuristic with totally glass doors that open like bird wings and huge wheels that resemble a flower in bloom.  These features tie into the Avatar theme of conserving the beauty ...

Breakthrough Design, Technology & Innovation                                                   Source:  Alpine Hydrogen Powered, Very Sporty Car Alpine is a Renault-owned Road car and race car brand that prides itself on being at the forefront of automotive innovation.  And, true to form, its Alpenglow luxury sedan/sportscar concept was one of the brightest stars at the recent Paris Auto Show.  According to the company, this concept vehicle sets the tone going forward on design, technology and innovation for Alpine's motorsport and road cars. Aside from the beauty of the car's design, the most fascinating aspect about Alpenglow are the two hydrogen fuel tanks that serve as the luxury vehicle's power source.  The internal combustion hydrogen motor emits only water vapor.  Two polymer pontoon fuel tanks filled wi...

Asahi Kasei's Automotive Initiatives                                                            Source: Asahi Kasei AKXY Concept Car Asahi Kasei, which is a diversified Japanese multinational company, has a new automotive series AKXY.  It represents an untraditional approach to building concept cars that incorporate environmental performance, automotive safety and comfort.  Their AKXY is a moving showcase of highly advanced technologies. The vehicle is autonomous, electrified and a leading-edge example of advanced personal mobility.   And for starters, the company uses engineering resin as a substitute for metal to build the vehicle and lower its weight.  The leather in the car's seats is artificial.  The vehicle's internal communications systems employ a myriad of ...

New Concept Car:  Hyundai N Vision 74                                             Source:  Hyundai Best of Two, Zero Emissions Worlds Hyundai has a spectacular idea that powers its latest concept car, the Hyundai N Vision 74.  The South Korean automotive giant has blended hydrogen and electric power systems in the EV to enable the best of 2, zero emissions worlds.  The new vehicle's power, performance, range and design are nothing short of fabulous.  Hyundai says that it has been working on the high-performance sports car concept for 7 years and is now ready to show the world what it has created.   Unique Automotive Technology Running on liquid hydrogen, the N Vision 74 can be refilled in just 5 minutes.  The 62-kWh battery is capable of 800V fast recharging and provides 372 miles of range per charge.  The EV ...

Lynk & Co.'s Next Day EV                                                  Source:  Lynk & Co. Style and Technology Sweden's Lynk and Co., noted for its luxurious, high technology cars, has created a spectacular looking, new electric car concept that it just unveiled in China. Called Next Day, it represents the future direction of design for Lynk which is currently selling a lineup of vehicles in Europe and Asia. Next Day has cutting edge technologies, awesome design and added touches of a supercar.  Lynk is owned by China-based Geely, which is the automotive technology powerhouse that also owns Volvo and Polestar.  The Next Day is Lynk's third concept car, after the 2016 CCC and the 2020 Zero. Lynk calls Next Day "a new energy, 4-door GT that's a large futuristic liftback". Tech Specs and Design It appears that Next Day m...

Concept Car with Leading Edge Automotive Technologies                                        Source:  Lamborghini Look at the Future of Driving Lamborghini and MIT's concept car Terzo Millennio showcases the future of cutting edge, automotive technologies.  Lamborghini's first electric concept car was created in partnership with top engineering experts at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  It is their visionary design for the all-electric sports car of the future with a unique powertrain, no lithium-ion batteries and sleek, futuristic great looks.  They are in the process of developing the breakthrough technologies in the concept to bring them into the real world of driving. Unique Technologies One of the most remarkable aspects of the Terzo Millennio is that the electric motors are embedded in the wheels, which create a powerful for...

Autonomous Cyber Lounge for Commuting                                                                      Source:  Audi Urbansphere EV, Self-driving, Futuristic and More For most, Audi is at the very top of the list as a global leader in automotive innovation and its latest new concept car served to validate it.  The Audi Urbansphere breaks the automotive mold as an all-electric, autonomous vehicle that offers luxury, lifestyle, cyber-lounging and more to commute-weary travelers.  It has more cabin space than any Audi before.  And it is the third in a series of stunning and visionary Audi Sphere concepts for the future of urban mobility.  Audi Spheres The Urbansphere is a six-seat EV designed to be a mobile office, living space or cyber lounge for big city com...

Off-Roader Goes From 0 to 60 mph in only 2 seconds                                                  Source:  Jeep Very High-Powered Electric Powertrain Jeep has performed a highly impactful redesign of its all-electric Wrangler Magneto concept.  There is an updated, high-performance powertrain that Jeep calls an "electronic nitrous oxide" launch control system that can rocket the EV from a standstill position to 60 mph in 2 seconds.  It's quite the electrified car. Some automotive experts say it drives more like a high-performance sports car than an off-road vehicle.  It is getting many rave reviews. Tech Specs The Magneto 2.0 has an all-electric drivetrain powered by an 800-volt battery pack system. It has a customized axial flux electric motor that can generate 625 hp and 850 foot-pounds of torque, providing it with lots o...

Electric, Autonomous Ride of the Future                                        Source:  Cadillac Awesome, Breakthrough Technology This Cadillac concept car could be your new inner space.  At CES 2022, Cadillac introduced a new, electric, autonomous car concept called InnerSpace that is a highly innovative perspective on the future of mobility and driving. Designed for two passengers, the EV is very sleek, futuristic, aerodynamically-styled and low to the ground.  In essence, it is a personal luxury lounge on wheels that drives itself and provides the passengers with fascinating, artificial intelligence enabled, digital technologies.  It is Cadillac's unique look at the future of driving that could be rolled out in the next decade.  They say it is the start of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congested driving with the confluence of brand-new...

Electric Concept with 620 Mile Range                                      Source:  Mercedes Vision EQXX MB On the Electric Road With Rolling R&D Lab Mercedes unveiled its long-anticipated Vision EQXX electric concept car at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.  The car breaks the mold for unique styling, design and technology.  It can travel 620 miles on a single charge.  Mercedes says that is the equivalent of travelling from New York City to Cincinnati nonstop.  The German luxury car manufacturer says the Vision EQXX is the most efficient car that it has ever built.  It needs a full recharge just twice a month. Design and Style The Vision EQXX is all about luxury, efficiency and zero emissions.  The body is distinctively different from other Mercedes models with a sleek, curvy and futuristic look.  Segments of the car's exterior are 3-D printed. T...

Electric Future of Racing Based on 911 Carrera Cup Car Porsche has unveiled a spectacular new electric race car concept that is modeled on an historic Porsche racing car, the 911 Carrera Cup Car.  Porsche says the car is "pure racing" and that it will go into production for purchase.  Experts says it may be the future of electric racing.  Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume says it is Porsche vision of all electric customer motorsports and embodies the best in Porsche performance, design and sustainability.  Importantly, this new electric concept could be the precursor to an electric road car for consumers.  In fact, it is very likely that it will be. Tech Specs - Fast and Powerful There are front and rear mounted electric motors that generate 680 hp in race mode and can produce a maximum of 1,088 hp.  The EV goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.  It has a sleek aerodynamic design and can hit top speeds of 186 mph.  The rear of the car has a wing with a...

Electric Car is Built with Recycled Materials                                                            Source:  BMW i Vision Circular E-Car is Recycled When Its Use Is Over BMW is making a strong commitment to fully electric, sustainable auto-making.  It is promising that within 20 years, all of its vehicles will be made of recycled materials and at the end of their use, the vehicles will be recycled to create new vehicles.  To underscore the point,  BMW has unveiled a unique, 100% environmentally friendly electric car, called the i Vision Circular Concept.  BMW says the EV is "circular" to save the planet.  By 'circular" BMW is referring to the fact that the electric vehicle is built with totally recycled materials and when its use is over, it can be recycled to create a new car....