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It is time to be more environment-conscious and to focus on sustainable transportation options. Many tricycle makers are now focusing on providing green personal transport for urban areas. They are developing such vehicles that make use of electricity to gain power. These concept tricycles look quite promising as futuristic urban transport options. Check out some of these amazingly designed electric tricycles.

1. P.I.E.T. (Plug-in Electric Tricycle): Designed by Lorenz Nasdal and Laurent Hompesch, P.I.E.T. is a green concept car that runs on electric power. It has such features that resemble the features of an electric car, as well as of a small scooter. A battery hidden under its seat gives it the power to run. This tricycle is a great transport option for places having mild weather conditions. P.I.E.T. also features a nice open-air cockpit that has a protective frame for the driver. As you can pull its rear wheel backwards, it becomes easy to park this tricycle in almost any area.

2. Toyota i-Road Concept: It is a short-range electric concept tricycle that also has an enclosure to protect you from dust, bugs or rainy weather. You do not need to worry about the parking of your vehicle when you are driving i-Road. Its lean design and actuators let you control your vehicle’s turn radius and speed effectively. This electric tricycle concept is just perfect for cities facing heavy traffic.

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3. E-Trike Concept: Created by Onno Fridrich, this electric tricycle concept claims zero emission. Its special design includes two wheels at the front and a single wheel at the rear. This single-seat tricycle has a windscreen that provides protection and helps you drive in adverse weather conditions.

4. BMW i1: Created by Amadou Ba Ndiaye, the BMW i1 tricycle is a powerful vehicle that can give a thrilling experience to its rider. Carbon fiber has been used to build the chassis of this stylish green vehicle. The tilt of its wheel is controlled by a computerized hydraulic system. This ensures the safety of the driver.

5. Evergreen: Due to the simple design of this electric tricycle, it becomes easier for the rider to adjust his/her position on it. It can also be turned into a trolley when not being driven. This lightweight tricycle has storage located under the rear wheel. It recycles its braking energy to be used for battery charging.

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You might find a few women riding motorcycles at times, but you would surely find most of the men crazy about this tough machine. Motorcycles give men an adrenaline rush even if you tell them hundreds of horrible stories related to these machines. You may say that a man is never satisfied with one bike and always yearns for more. Check out a few amazing bikes that can give you a real masculine feel.

1.MV Agusta F4CC: For more than 20 years, this bike has been used in the world-level championships. This special motorcycle has been made by MV Agusta’s head, Claudio Castiglioni. He used some company resources to create his dream machine in the form of F4CC. Every part of this machine has been built by Claudio himself. This wonder bike can hit an amazing speed of 313 km/h.

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2.Verti GO: This can become a dream machine of almost any man when they learn about it and give it a glance. This strikingly stylish bike does not run on gasoline. This is one of the top electric vehicles that every man would love to own. This no-gasoline bike can give you a great torque to take such twists and turns that you only get on a roller coaster ride.

3.Falcon Kestrel: Many of the bike makers have not received success in making an eco-friendly bike without compromising on the machine’s manliness. However, this has been wonderfully achieved by Falcon. This company creates gorgeous machines out of broken scrap. You would fall in love at first sight with their Kestrel bike that is very friendly to the environment.

4.Ducati Streetfighter S: Any man would want to grab a Ducati machine. This one can be yours in just $19,000. This stylish bike is like a fighter jet that runs on wheels. You would even sacrifice a sedan for Streetfighter S.

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5.Ferrari V4: A discussion on manly bikes cannot end without a mention of Ferrari V4. This bike has F-16 jet controls and an Enzo engine. Its shining body would surely remind of those Italian beauties.

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There are many people who do not have much money but with their true passion for vehicles they build their own cars at home. It may seem very difficult but when you are really passionate then achieving even the toughest goal is not hard. Making your favorite automobile at home involves hard work, patience and a penchant for innovation. You will have to collect the different parts of the car and wait for the time to come when you will be able to buy the parts with your spare money. An old garage is sufficient for some models of cars but for hummer or bigger cars you will need a bigger area for working. In this article a list of seven awesome homemade cars has been given to inspire the auto enthusiast in you.

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Self Made Rolls Royce Phantom: Ruslan Mukanov is a car mechanic who resides in the town of Shakhtinsk. He is 24 year old. He did not have lots of money but wanted to own a Rolls Royce Phantom. He took the decision to start a project of building a Rolls Royce Phantom replica of his own at home. He worked hard on an old and used Mercedes car. He used to work on his pet project after his work at the garage was over or in between his job. He spent $3000 to make his dream car. Home Made Batman Vehicle: The Batpod has been made at home by an enthusiast. The project took a long time to end. Around 1,000 hours of hard work has gone into it. It has a 650cc engine. Self Made Hummer: The Hummer made at home is capable of moving through fire and water alike. It is sturdy and powerful. You can go anywhere in it. Home Made Porsche 911 GT3: The Home Made Porsche 911 GT3 is a car that you would love to own. It is a true Owner’s pride. Not a car of convention but it will totally get you noticed.

Homemade Lamborghini: It took some ten years to build the Lamborghini replica at home. Ken Imhoff of Wisconsin had a passion for Lamborghini cars and he built one at home. Homemade Batman Vehicle: Bob Dullam has made an exact replica of the Batman vehicle at home just by seeing the pictures. It has cost him something between $50k and $70k. Homemade McLaren F1: The McLaren F1 replica has been made at home by a Polish car maker. It has a body made of fiber glass and a BMW V12 engine.

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Flying has been an aspiration for human beings from time immemorial. We can now fly from one country to another but individual flying like a bird remains a dream. The new age flying bicycle concepts can change all that. Have you ever dreamt that you are on your bike and it is moving swiftly above the other automobiles? The bicycle designers all around the world have been striving for making the perfect flying bicycle to accommodate the needs of the modern bicycle users. Waiting for the traffic to get cleared can be tiresome and annoying. The flying bicycles can take you to your destination easily without any traffic hazards. The new flying bicycle concepts are extremely flexible and environment friendly. They do not emit carbon monoxide or other polluting gases. For short distances and commuting between city and country they can be very useful.

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The Flying Bike: The Flying Bike or the Fbike is a Czech venture. Though it started last year it has not yet reached completion. Janet Cinert and Milan Duchek are two of the contributors. The Fbike will be able to fly as the name suggests but it will also be able to move on roads normally. There are total 6 propellers attached with the Flying Bike. There are four electric motors of 10KW power in the front. It will also have accelerometers and gyroscopes for monitoring the state of the Fbike in all conditions.

Battery Powered Flying Bicycle: Three Czech companies have made it their motto to successfully launch the Battery Powered Flying Bicycle. It has already been tested in Prague and where it did fly for about five minutes. It has six propellers. The propellers are arranged in a scientific way to keep the bicycle balanced during its flight. Two of them are attached with the front part; two of them are attached with the end half and two of them are attached on the sides.

The Paravelo: John Fordon and Yannick Read have created the very unique Paravelo that can take off from any sufficient open ground and goes up to 4000 ft. It has flexible wings and paramotors.

Aerofex Hover Bike: The Aerofex Hover Bike created by a Californian firm does not really resemble a bicycle. It can rise 15 ft above the ground easily and move at a speed of 50 Km/hr.

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While more than a million dollars would mean the world to some, it is only the world inside their cars for others. Such customers might select the most expensive cars for maintaining their social statuses or just for being the proud owners of these fascinating machines. Keeping these royal clients in mind, various auto companies design the most luxurious and priciest cars. Check out some of the top brands that are in the race of providing the costliest products to their privileged customers.

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1.2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: Volkswagen’s famous Lamborghini brand is one of the top car brands in the world. Its royal car, 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, is the most expensive car ever known to human beings. Powered by a 570hp, 5.2-liter V10 engine, this wonder car has a top speed of more than 300 km/h. In the blink of an eye, Sesto Elemento goes from a speed of 0-100 km/h. The car will have an extremely limited production, with each of its unit costing $3.44 million.

2.Bugatti Veyron SS: Volkswagen’s another famous brand is Bugatti that has manufactured Veyron SS, its most expensive car. Even Formula 1 drivers would appreciate this car’s maximum output of 1,200hp. This costly piece of machinery is designed around a turbocharged, 16-cylinder engine. Veyron SS can gain a top speed of over 431 km/h. Within just 2.4 seconds, it can go from a speed of 0-110 km/h. The car is priced at $2.42 million.

3.Maybach Exelero: For brave-hearted and adventure-lovers, Maybach’s Exelero is another tough yet royal car. Priced at a whopping $800,000, Exelero runs on a 5.9-liter, twin turbocharged V12 engine. Its engine has a maximum power of more than 690hp. This car can gain a top speed of 350 km/h.

4.Ferrari Enzo: Ferrari is a renowned brand that comes out with various expensive cars. Its most expensive car is Enzo that has a price tag of $670,000. Enzo is a really popular car model that has contributed a lot toward making Ferrari a world-famous auto brand. Equipped with a 12-cyclinder mid engine, Enzo has every other feature that other Ferrari cars have.

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5.Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: This is one of the most expensive car models from the reputed brand, Mercedes Benz. SLR McLaren Roadster is powered by a 5439cc Supercharged V8 engine. Within 3.8 seconds, the car can go from 0 to 96 km/h. Its top speed is 331 km/h. By spending half a million on this car, you can experience a real adventure.

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To reduce the usage of fossil fuels, there are many boat builders who are now concentrating on creating solar-powered sea vessels. These solar-powered boats are a cleaner and greener alternative to polluting fuels. Most of these boats are equipped with solar panels and batteries that convert sun’s energy into power. Even if these boats are not suitable for long ocean trips, these can be wonderfully used for small trips in lakes and rivers. Check out a few cost-effective and innovative solar-powered boats that are helping to reduce the carbon footprint of humankind.

1.Osprey: Crafted by the Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company, this 32-foot long solar boat can carry around 25 individuals. Its solar panels absorb the sunlight and its batteries store this energy to transfer to two electric engines. Osprey is a perfect solution for people’s lake visits. This green boat is also completely safe for the environment.

2.sun21: This 45.9-foot long catamaran has a canopy-style roof that carries 48 photovoltaic cells to collect sunlight. This energy is then transferred to a device placed in a cabin. The deck’s underside has storage batteries to store this energy. The sun21 boat can accommodate large groups on excursions. Around six people can also find the place to sleep in this boat. One of its hulls has a kitchen and the other has a bathroom.

3.Solar Sailor: This passenger ferry runs on the waters of Sydney Harbor, Australia. Solar Sailor is not only powered by the energy of sun, but can also be run on wind, diesel or battery. By the use of the Solar Wing technology, this boat captures the sun’s energy for wind power, as well as for electricity. Under this technology, the wing movement is controlled by a computer. These wings are able to capture an optimum amount of sunlight. This is a very clean and green boat that runs without fumes and vibrations.

4.Planet Solar: Constructed by the Knierim Yacht Club in Germany, this is probably the first and biggest solar boat that has been running on waters around the world. This remarkable boat has completed a journey of 28 countries within 585 days. All this has been achieved simply using sun’s energy.

5.Private Energy Solar boat team: This solar boat has interestingly been participating in the Frisian Solar Challenge in Netherlands. It is the fastest sun-powered boat that has been leading the competition.

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Bicycles do not have much variety in general but time has surely changed and it is time that the boring, old bicycles get a new makeover. Designers are trying hard to make positive changes to the existing basic design of bicycles. The new age bicycle concepts include hi-tech systems that promise better and amazing services in future. It is true that some of these designs will never turn into reality but surely they give us hope and something to dream about. The concept bicycles have been designed keeping in mind the state of our environment and the need of the public. Congested and polluted city roads need bicycles that can be easily parked and moved. If more people are interested in bicycles then the overall pollution rates will go down. Bicycles are eco-friendly as they do not emit harmful or toxic gases and they do not need much maintenance. 5 of the best and very unusual bicycle concepts are discussed in this article.

The Smart City Cycle: City dwellers avoid the bicycle because they cannot always carry their goods while riding the bike. The rear tires of this Smart Cycle can be expanded to open up the foldable compartment. This compartment can be used for storing goods that you want to carry. The Ultimate Citi Bike: The Citi Bike which can be any businessman or corporate worker’s regular companion has been designed for Ford. It is designed in such a way that you can ride it wearing a business suit without any uneasiness. You will get torsion bars for steering the bike and there is enough space for storing you bag, files and laptop.

Mori Folding Bike: Janus Yuan has created the unique Mori Folding Bike Concept keeping in mind the safety of the bike and space scarcity faced by urban users. It is ideal for women because there is a compartment for storing things and the size of the bicycle is small. This bicycle can be transformed from one mode to another. There are several modes like trolley, scooter, bicycle and you can fold it when not in use. London Garden Foldable Electric Bicycle: This is a very flexible and foldable bike. This electric bike generates energy that can be stored and sold in exchange of money for paying your bus fares. Apple Bicycle: The magnetic wheel and laptop storage space are the specialties of the Apple Bicycle. You can charge your iPod with the help of iPod scroll wheels.

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It may sound unbelievable but the tech giant Apple has also successfully developed and patented some auto concepts. They do not miss any opportunity to include and improve already existing technologies in their newer and better innovations. The auto concepts prepared by Apple are all unique and excellent. They will give the other auto companies a run for their money once these concepts turn into reality. If you are an Apple lover you will surely enjoy the Apple auto concepts because they work perfectly with your iPhone and other Apple gizmos. At present we can only hope that soon Apple will start converting the brilliant ideas into reality and give us something new to admire. Some of the best auto concepts designed by Apple are discussed in the following.

The Apple iBike: Apple has developed a smart bicycle concept which will most probably be named iBike when marketed. It can be used both individually and in a group. Cyclists can communicate through it with each other and solve their direction problems and other crises. This bike can measure altitude, speed, incline, decline and heart rate. Apple Bicycle: Designed by Jake Foley the Apple Bicycle runs on hydraulic fluids. It can be folded and there is no need to chain it when not in use. It has special iPod scroll wheel which lets you charge you iPod and there is also space for carrying your laptop around the city. It is an ideal bicycle for the young generation who need to get more work done in little bit of time. It is also very eco-friendly. The iCar: Steve Jobs had a dream project and that was building a beautiful car. There is no information available about the iCar that Jobs wanted to produce but according to Apple board member and J Crew CEO Mickey Drexler if it would have been magnificent. Jobs probably could have changed our perception about new age cars.

Apple iMove Concept Car: Liviu Tudoran has designed the iMove concept for Apple. It is a new age car that seats three people and also has a luggage storage compartment. It has a LCD dashboard and lots of gadgets for entertainment. The iMo Concept Car: The iMo concept car has evolved from the philosophy given to the world by Apple. Designed by Anthony Jannarelly it has not yet got authorization for using Apple’s brand name but it surely looks promising.

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Most of the people want personal mobility and this need is wonderfully met by the automobile sector. Various auto companies keep coming up with innovative vehicle designs that offer better personal mobility to people. One such innovation is being tried in the area of single-wheeled automobiles. Several types of vehicles are being worked upon so the companies could come up with appealing designs for people of all age groups. Here are some of the designs for single-wheeled vehicles that could become excellent future transportation options.

1.Honda U3-X: This is a unicycle from Honda that balances itself wonderfully. The vehicle has been created to assist those people who face a mobility problem. The company describes that the balance mechanism of this unicycle is similar to the balance mechanism of a broomstick on one’s palm. A constant movement by the rider keeps it upright. The team working on U3-X has devised the Honda Omni Traction drive system, which is used to control this vehicle’s movement in all directions. The rider’s shifting weight balances the unicycle and makes it move in the intended direction.

2.Orbis: This is another single-wheeled concept vehicle that is like a Segway. This eco-friendly vehicle can be easily collapsed for storage and transportation. However, it seems to be a little risky when you stop this self-balancing vehicle.

3.Taurus: This self-balancing motorcycle has taken its inspiration from a Segway. However, its wheel configuration makes it look like running on a single set of wheels. You can ride it as if you would ride a bike. Taurus concept reflects a cool design that could make this motorcycle become a promising futuristic vehicle.

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4.Hornet: This single-wheeled superbike concept has been a winner at the VACC competition. There are hydrogen fuel cell-powered twin electric motors that make this bike run. Hornet has been designed by Liam Ferguson. This vehicle can gain an amazing top speed of 234 km/h. Hornet also features the computerized recording of data related to the rider. This helps in maintaining the vehicle’s stability and momentum.

5.Audi A M: This is a single-wheeled superbike concept based on the idea of designer Shaun Stevens. Powered by electricity, this monocycle has its concept woven around the rear wheel of a superbike. This vehicle receives its balance through gyro stabilizing systems. There have not been too many specifications revealed about it as yet.

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Bicycles will never go out of style. In our modern world this wonderful vehicle has become more relevant and useful than ever. Fuel prices are rising and many cannot afford cars. Bicycles are cost effective because they do not need fuel and they help you in getting some exercise while traveling. Bicycles are also very eco-friendly as they do not create harmful gaseous elements. One problem that bicycle users often face is losing their vehicle to the thieves and not having proper parking spaces. You must get a proper bicycle stand to keep your bicycles safe when parked. Designers have come up with extremely innovative and brilliant bicycle stand ideas that can impress any bicycle lover. They are quite easy to handle and offer flexibility. 5 of the best bicycle stands have been discussed in the following for your consideration. yinnonLehrer_arch

Long Term Bicycle Parking: This wonderful Bicycle stand combines safety and convenience together and presents a unique concept. The vertical stand lets you park the bicycle vertically by using special magnetic card and using the lever for stabilization. It also has a unit for maintenance and you can take a shower on the go. The best thing is that it does not take much space. The shower unit will use solar power for heating the water so that your environment stays clean. cycle_stand5

45Bici Bike Stand: This very flexible and modern bike stand can be used anywhere for keeping your bike safe and secured. 45Bici is a unique metal bike stand that takes very little space yet guards your bicycle. It is made for the urban bicycle users who want to travel without any fuss or worry and park anywhere they please. city-rack-620x620

City Rack: Ilya Tkach and Nikita Gutsalenko have created this wonderful bicycle stand concept. It has a circular lock that keeps your bicycle in place. This stand can be used in public parking spaces and incorporates a payment system. ybr_bike_system_hrssr

YBR Bike System: Eliel Cabrera has created YBR bike system that has an umbrella like structure and the parts have been made with stainless steel. There is a wide solar panel on top that gives needed electrical energy for the system to operate. innovative-bicycle-security-system-doubles-as-a-billboard-02

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Bicycle Security System: The Bicycle Security System has been designed by Grant Howarth. It makes sure that your bicycle is safe and no one can steal it while you are away.

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Nothing could get more innovative yet realistic than the recently unleashed recumbent tricycle which has meticulously been outfitted with resistance to the climatic changes. As an avant garde automobile advancement, GeoSpace Studio has just introduced its latest self-illuminated, human powered Firefly vehicle which not only acts a complete weather-resistant dome, but also safeguards the cyclist from rain, snow and sleet.

While the vehicle bears a unique appearance (falling more toward exclusivity), Firefly will basically enable cyclists to facilely ride their tricycle even during the rainy, snowy or sleety weather. Although it might look a bit strange, the self-illuminated tricycle certainly gets the job done by helping you arrive at your destination while being thoroughly protected from rain, sleet and snow. Designed creatively by the folks at GeoSpace Studio, the vehicle comes well integrated with colored LED lighting on the lower portion of the covering. By taking advantage of which, the human powered Firefly effectively fills up the entire chassis from within and illuminates quite a lot like a firefly in the dark. Aptly entitled over its ability to glow, Firefly further completes the eye-catchy appearance of an actual firefly with its two not-so huge headlights that eventually help the cyclist ride the trike with a lot of safety and convenience at night. Although the availability details for Firefly are yet to be divulged, GeoSpace Studio seems to have struck all the right chords this time with an all weather, self-illuminated vehicle. Besides rendering an entirely enriched cycling experience, the human powered tricycle comes determined to provide unprecedented protection for any kind of weather, particularly during the dark, wet, or cold environments. So, let’s just hang onto our hats for the Company to reveal further details on the same. After all, creativity merged with usability is a sure thing to wait for!

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With vehicles undergoing significant revamping and revolutionary tweaks, the automobile industry has unremittingly transmogrified for better as far as users’ convenience needs are concerned. This time, a Russian designer, Alexander Createric has conceptualized a unique OneDoorCar concept that signifies utmost compactness and comfort for users. Designed to be as compact as possible, the passenger vehicle features well trimmed rectangular proportions and renders most space for unprecedented user comfort. While the concept has been proposed for both four and six seater models, the uniquely designed OneDoorCar ensures impressive performance along with its compact dimensions that seamlessly transcend most compact vehicles out there in the industry.

However, in terms of its eye-catchy structure, the car flaunts an impressively sturdy yet stylish box-section space-frame chassis with purposive features integrated within. The seating position, nonetheless, remains on a slightly higher position, further enabling the embedded drive train to be slotted in underneath. While the concept looks quite a lot promising for the performance and comfort, the most distinguishing factor remains to be its ‘one door’. Signifying the name, OneDoorCar comes with only one door located at the back of the chassis – endowing the vehicle with a unique look in the segment. Although the model touts to be somewhat taller and wider than Mercedes’ luxurious GL-Class SUV, it seamlessly manages to be highly compact and even shorter than a Smart Fortwo (certainly, scoring a few extra points there). What’s more, the cube-shaped vehicle will enable you to drive smoothly without really taking up too much space on the road. The conventional looking family car can further be parked perpendicular to the kerb for enhanced convenience, which further makes OneDoorCar an ideal vehicle for highly congested urban environments.

However, the pricing and availability details of this unique OneDoorCar Concept are yet to be disclosed by Alexander Createric. So, let’s just wait and watch for this cube-shaped vehicle to buzz with its further details in the near future.

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Every now and then, we see some insightful and creative designs related to technology and automobiles from around the world, which undeniably seek to make the world a better place to live in than it had been ever before. Very rarely do we see something that is designed for agriculturists alone, something that makes their job easier on day-to-day basis. We came across one such design by Laura Morales Sordo from London, what she calls as “Motocultor Concept”. It looks like a three-wheeler tractor at the first sight, but is much more dextrous and can mechanize a number of processes for farmers from furrowing to harvesting. Did you just say innovative? Yes, it is innovative. Read on to know more about it. Design Inspiration A large number of agriculturists around the world still work with their hands using outdated tools in farming. It is affordable, easy to maintain and multi-purpose machinery such as Motocultor that can help farmers get more out of less manual work.

The technology Motocultor hides most of its tools inside the chassis which are activated through the dashboard. The tools are especially useful in operating multiple rows simultaneously while answering agricultural chores like furrowing, weeding, fertilizing and harvesting. The machinery is specifically useful for replacing manual work required in the case of crop that includes onions, chives, carrots, beets etc. Well, you can use the Motocultor to cultivate any crops you feel like; however, for doing so, you need be quite conversant with the mechanism it runs on. What makes it different? There have been similar designs in the past but Motocultor is more lightweight and versatile. This translates to easier maintenance and cleaning of machinery. The tools it boards are isolated from each other and protrude from within the chassis only when required. As mentioned above, the neat-looking design shows a number of different tools attached to the machinery that can help in harvesting, ploughing, reaping and seeding.

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While you drive through the meadows in your golf cart, imagine a wheel-less car zooms by you at a speed that’s three times more than yours. Now, that’s the magic Bubba’s Hover aims to create! As the name suggests, you will spot golfer Bubba Watson in his special mean machine that would enthrall golfers with its class and style. The eyewear and apparel maker Oakley collaborated with Bubba Watson to release a viral video campaign. As soon as Watson signed on the dotted line for campaign, Nathan Strange, the company’s marketing head came up with this idea that has garnered above six million likes as of now. This further fixed Oakley’s desire to enter the hovercraft manufacturing business. The BW1 golf cart can slide over grass, sand, and water. You will no longer have to wait thirty yards away from the grass or halt your game during downpour. “The biggest advantage to the hovercraft is that it has a foot print pressure about 33 times less than the human foot,” Chris Fitzgerald of Neoteric Hovercraft quipped in while explaining the hovercraft.

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The company has received around five hundred calls out of which at least 150 were quite serious in bringing the hovercraft in corporate arena. Being skeptical due to the fact they are the new entrants in this business, Oakley may partner with Neoteric to satiate the increasing demand and sell them at $16,000 to $20,000 a pop. But the credit for the stunt goes to the agency Thinkmodo. Being the first ever golfer t ride on the new age golfcraft, the 2012 Masters champion Bubba has garnered extreme popularity. The critics may now start lashing out why the golfer, who has successfully thrown himself out of the top 35 PGA golfers list owing to his total income of $767,300 and 356 FedEx Cup Points, is diverting his focus away from the game. He seems to have been more concerned with his high tech hover, though the YouTube viewers are really not complaining.

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The Italian giant in car manufacturing, Maserati, has been attracting a lot of attention lately because of its oncoming launch of a brand new 2014 Maserati Ghibli. It is not a hidden fact that just a few months ago, Maserati unveiled an all-new 5^th generation Quattroporte that received praise and acclamation for its design, performance and optimum abilities. However, this new 2014 Ghibli has been named after the famous series of Maserati Ghiblis that were produced a few decades ago. The first Ghibli was manufactured and launched in 1967 and continued until 1973. This was followed by the production of Ghibli II between the years 1992 and 1997. Nonetheless, this new 2014 Ghibli is seemingly different than the previous Ghiblis as it displays a very fashionable four-door executive saloon whereas both of its big brothers were either a convertible or a two door coupe. Reminiscences of past The Maserati 2014 Ghibli has been waiting for the 2013 Sanghai Motor Show to make its debut and there are already media reports regarding its sportier characteristics and looks which defies the contemporary larger, expensive and more luxurious Ghiblis of the past. This new Ghibli will offer the buyer a choice to purchase it with three different kinds of engines. Two of the optional engines have similar turbocharge and one of them has a horsepower around 410. Besides this, you will also be given the choice of buying it with a diesel based engine. The powertain The 2014 Maserati Ghibli is come equipped with two turbocharged 3-liter gasoline V6 engines, wherein the more powerful version is to produce 410hp. The car will also come in front wheel and all wheel drive as an optional. The diesel as well as gasoline engines will be aligned with 8-speed automatic transmission that will transfer power to the wheels. This 2014 Ghibli is already making headlines in the automobile industry and has been predicted to compete with the likes of executive sedans namely BMW, Audi and Mercedes. The price of this new launch is also expected to be competitive for the purpose of helping the company achieve the famous goal of selling at least 50,000 cars every year. Although Maserati has not given away all the information about their 2014 Ghibli in order to save the best part for its launching period, but with the current reaction it can be said that Ghibli is all set to take the market by storm. The price is expected to be somewhere around USD 91,000.

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With the day-to-day improvement in technology, the automotive industry is moving towards a new era in manufacturing and marketing technology rich cars. The speed freaks are never satisfied with the old versions of their favorite cars from their favorite automakers. Human tendency is to crave for new things always as applied in case of cars as well. A car with huge power and high technical efficiency is appreciated in every country now. People no longer are looking only for the looks, interiors, power, and fuel efficiency of cars. They are keen to experience technology blended with power and efficiency and applied throughout the interiors and exteriors of a car. That’s the key for a car to gain popularity in the current automobile market. As the demand changes within a small time span, car manufactures need to concentrate on creating new versions of the old existing cars by implementing all the specialties demanded by the users. Every year few new cars are launched by the automobile giants such as ford, Honda, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Fiat, Toyota, Skoda, and so on. Let us consider few cars that are to be launched in 2013 though they are announced much before.

The All New Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a SUV that was initially launched in 1995 and believed to be derived from Honda Civic. However, a new version of Honda CR-V is on the verge of release in 2013. The Honda CR-V is planned to be launched with a petrol engine. However, a 2.2-CTDi diesel engine Honda CR-V may hit the market in 2014. The engine of this car has a 2.4-liter i-VTEC motor that comes with a 2-liter engine.

Ford Ecosport

Influenced with the success of Renault Duster, Ford has it plans to launch its own compact SUV with an improved design and technology. Ford will try to dominate the SUV market by launching its new initiative, Ecosport that comes with three-cylinder, 1-liter Ecoboost petrol engine. The engine promises to generate 120bhp, which makes it a better improvisation in comparison to any car that comes with 1.6-liters petrol unit.

Chevrolet Enjoy

Chevrolet has its plans in place to launch the seven-seater MPV, Enjoy in 2013. The design of Enjoy is of a Chinese van manufactured by General Motors in collaboration with the Chinese partner, Sanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. Chevrolet has vowed to provide better sitting space as compared to Ertiga. This car will be launched with a multijet diesel engine along with a 1.4-liter engine.

New Skoda Octavia

After a long wait, Skoda is back with a bang with its all-new technology rich cars. Skoda Octavia is planned to be launched in November 2013. The Czech automobile giant has a design of the new Octavia which is bigger than the old one. It is also coming with diesel engines.

Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee

After a huge gap in production of new design cars, the original Jeep brand will be back in market due to its stakeholder, Fiat. Jeep has planned to launch two new SUVs by name Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The Wrangler will have a 3.6-liter common rain v6 diesel engine that generates 290 bhp whereas the Cherokee is designed with a 2.8-liter diesel engine that produces 198 bhp.

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The new age cars have become technically so improved that it can easily initiate passion in the minds of people who love the thrills of speed. There is a very bright enthusiasm to go for new models, specifications, built, and overall power. Since the day when the first ever car was launched on the roads, there are periodic improvements in the design, performance, and efficiency of cars. There are a number of automobile manufacturers who leave no stone unturned to make their car the best in the industry based on looks, performance, comfort, utility, and efficiency of the cars. Let us talk about the five most popular cars ever produced in the world history of automobiles. People might have divided opinions about the popular cars. This list might reflect the cars that suit the mindsets of the car enthusiastic whose lifestyle alters with the change in the model of their cars.

Ford Shelby Mustang

The Shelby Mustang from Ford is a variant of Ford Mustang, which was brought to existence in between 1965 to 1970. The enhanced performance of this car made it a household name among the car lovers. It was used in the movie, “Gone in 60 seconds”. The power and efficiency of the engine of Shelby Mustang was presented in the movie.

Volkswagen Beetle

Popularly known as the Volkswagen Bug, the Beetle has left its indelible impression on the minds of the car lovers because of its cute appearance and affordable price. Since 1938, this car has been going on adding to the list of its fans. It was considered as the people’s car as suggested by the literal meaning of the car. This car first brought the concept of air-cooled cars in the automobile industry.

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Porsche 911

The nine eleven from Porsche AG was the initial version of the current modified versions of Porsche cars available in market. The innovative design and the rear suspension of this car were newly introduced in this car for the first time and this made its popularity grow like wildfire. This car is still considered to be the leader in sports car and it is considered to be the benchmark in the industry of sports car.

Ferrari 250 GTO

The Ferrari 250 GT is the three-time world GT champion. This car was brought to existence in 1962. Only 36 cars were produced in 1962 to 1964. The second version of this car was launched in 1964. This car was originally designed for GT racing. The Ferrari 250 GT is placed in a list of topmost sports cars.

BMW New Class

BMW started the production of the BMW New class in 1962 and continued it until 1977. It was an addition to the compact Sedans though it was the first modern sport sedan. It was famous for its incredible driving pleasure. It had a unit body and fully independent suspension, which made it popular among car lovers.

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Hybrid cars are the new age innovative vehicles that run on multiple power sources. The power source for hybrid cars is a combination of the powers of gasoline engines and electric motors backed up by batteries. The battery gets recharged with the help of the gas engine unlike the conventional electric vehicles. The hybrid car engine uses an intelligent technology to determine the power source needed in different driving conditions and situations. The hybrid car engines provide increased fuel efficiency, enhanced, and supplementary power for electronic devices and tools of the engine. The emission quotient in the hybrid cars is close to or less than the predefined emission level of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The partial use of electric motor reduces the amount of harmful emission from the engine and popularizes it as environmentally friendly and greenery supporting engine.

Many car manufacturers are into producing hybrid cars in recent times to enhance their credibility and popularity in the automobile industry. In the present scenario of awareness against global warming, the demand of low emissive and fuel-efficient vehicles has unexpectedly exceeded. Let us consider five of the hybrid cars based on market price, fuel efficiency, and greenhouse gas emission. Toyota Yaris Toyota has introduced the hybrid model with a hatchback body type. This hybrid car can be owned by spending just £14,995 to £15,195 depending on its model type. This car comes with a 1497 cc engine and a fuel efficiency of 81 mpg. The Carbon dioxide produced by the engine does not exceed 80g per km. Honda Jazz Hybrid HE Honda being the pioneer in producing environmentally friendly hybrid cars brings out Jazz for a greener and better future of the environment. The engine of Jazz works on the power sources of an i-VTEC engine and an electric motor. Honda Jazz can be afforded by paying just £16,300. It gives a fuel economy of 63mpg and the CO2 emission of around 104g/km. Honda CR-Z Honda CRZ deals with all the positive aspects of the current generation hybrid cars with an efficient and attractive design. It is the first hybrid car in the market with a sporty look. The staring price range to own this car is £18,035. It produces a fuel economy of 57mpg and emits CO2 up to 117 gm/km. Honda Insight Honda insight features the Integrated Motor Assist system. This car has been made mild to environment with the implementation of an innovative Eco Assist System. The Honda Insight can be owned by spending as less as £19,535. It offers a fuel economy of 68.9mpg and CO2 emission in this vehicle is not more than 96g/km. Toyota Auris The Toyota Auris is launched with a 3 door and 5 door hatchback models and marketed by the leading car manufacturer Toyota. This car is available in market with a starting price of £20,535. It offers fuel efficiency up to 74mpg and emits CO2 less than 89gm/km.

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The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a compact sedan with power packed features. This 5-door hatchback is equipped with enhanced Torque Vectoring Control or eTVC, which makes the drive smooth and pleasurable. Although big cars are more famous in America but Ford Fiesta ST tends to break this trend and is able to attract the people’s attention thanks to its style, power and technology used to produce this car. Let’s take a quick look into its specs and find out what all it has to offer. Externals The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST has a length of 160.1 inches and is 67.8 inches wide. As it’s evident from the specifications it’s a small sedan and as per EPA certification it comes under the category of Subcompact Cars. The car is available in several attractive colors such as Race Red, Performance Blue, Oxford White, Tuxedo Black Metallic, etc. Internals This car is equipped with a powerful 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine, which generates 197 horsepower running at 6350 rpm. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is basically a front wheel driven vehicle, which adds to its acceleration and power. This car can zoom from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds, which makes it one of the fastest cars in its category. Transmission and other features This car is equipped with 6-speed manual transmission, which is a bit out of sync since automatic transmission is always preferable. Although this car is small in size but it can easily seat 5 passengers, which makes it a valuable car for a small family. As per the EPA ratings, this car can give a mileage of 27 mpg in city while on highways the mileage can go up to 35 mpg.

Closer Analysis As far as the safety of passengers is concerned, this car does no compromise. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is equipped with ABS and AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for additional layer of stability and control. This car is also equipped with side impact beams to absorb any kind of impact arising laterally. Apart from this it is also equipped with a high quality Sony AM/FM stereo system for that unmatched sound quality you always wanted to have in your car. Not only that, it also has a voice activated entertainment and communication system so that you never get bored while driving. Price and Availability The base price of this vehicle is $22,195. If you go for any additional accessories and options then the price will increase depending upon the chosen features. Verdict Mileage and driving comfort play the decisive role when a prospective customer makes up his/her mind to buy a car. In both the areas mentioned here, this car scores high point. Not only that, this car is backed by eminent company such as Ford so it’s for sure that the customer service, once the car is bought, shall be world class.

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The automotive industry has of course changed the economy, market, and the life style of people. Since the first car hit the roads, there have been a lot of car manufacturers who manufactured, sold and eventually ceased production of the cars. However, there are few special cars manufactured by the pioneers of automotive industry. Those cars are considered antique as they were specially manufactured considering few special parameters. There are people who love to own these cars at any price quoted during an auction. The first car auction was initiated in 1987 when a Bugatti Royale was sold for the first time at a whooping price of $7 million in London. Let us discuss few of the most expensive cars that are sold in an auction ever.

1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype

A 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was auctioned in the Gooding and Company auctions, Monterey, Calif in August 2011. The car was eventually sold at an incredible price of $16,390,000. As this car is the prototype of all the subsequent Testa Rossa, it held high value in the auction. This car has a 3.0 liter V12 engine.

1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

Ferrari holds the credit of getting auctioned with a price that is few million dollars less than the price of the auctioned 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype. The auction for this car was held in May 2009 in Maranello, Italy. Finally, the car was auctioned at a price $12,402,500. The specialty of this car lies in the old technology drum brakes and a live rear axle. This was a very limited edition car as only 19 of them were manufactured.

1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder

Ferrari being the leading manufacturer of racing cars has gained enough popularity for its every product. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder has a 3.0-liter V12 engine. It was auctioned in May 2008 in Maranello, Italy. It was sold at a price of $10,894,900.

1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy-Bodied Coupe

This trendy looking car was auctioned in August 2011 in Monterey, California. The auction price for this car went for a price up to $10,340,000. George Whittell Jr. introduced this car. He started making this car after his first passenger car was launched in 1921. This car has also won a French Grand Prix. This car was designed on a truck type ladder frame with an impressive Frank-Hershey design and Murphy Pasadena construction.

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1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner Coupe

The 1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner Coupe was ready for auction in November 1987 in London. This is the first car to be auctioned in the history of car auctioning. This car was sold at a price off $9,800,000. Bugatti started manufacturing biggest and luxurious automobiles keeping the comfort of the kings and queens around the world. Bugatti manufactured only six cars of this design and could manage to sell only three. This car was manufactured using a 12.7-liter aircraft and train engine.

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Introduction

Five Cars worth waiting for in 2013

Five most popular cars of all time

Hybrid cars that are the cheapest and have low emission too

2014 Ford Fiesta ST review

Most expensive cars ever sold at any auction