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‘Tata Nano’: world’s cheapest car to go hybrid

‘Tata chairman Ratan Tata has confirmed via the South Korean Maeil Business Newspaper that his company intends to launch a hybrid version of the ‘Nano‘. Incoming search terms for the article:Tata Nanotata nano cartata carnano carcheapest cartatananohybrid vehiclestata nano 2010koreaian cheapest car

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‘CO2 Cubes’ Copenhagen

‘CO2 Cubes: Visualize a Tonne of Change’ is a digital media art exhibition produced by Millennium ART presented in partnership with the United Nations Department of Public Information for the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP-15) taking place in December 2009. ‘The cube will be up during the COP-15 events (December 7 – December [...]

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‘Suburban Train Seating’ by Jun Yasumoto

Tokyo-born designer Jun Yasumoto graduated in 2001 from Ensci-Les Ateliers, Paris, where he currently lives and works. His diploma project called ‘Suburban Train Seating’ was created in 2001: ‘Made of 12cm wide modules, this folding seat system for suburban trains allows a variety of postures and uses. It can be used as a support for [...]

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new London bus by Aston Martin and Foster + Partners

In December 2008, architects Foster + Partners with car manufacturers Aston Martin won joint first prize in Transport for London’s competition to design a new Routemaster bus for the capital. The two iconic British brands worked together to challenge preconceptions of bus design with a vehicle that is environmentally sensitive, accessible, convivial and reinvents a [...]

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‘Ring-o-Star’ Coffee Cup Holder for Bikes by Paulbaut

Austrian design studio Paulbaut has designed an absolutely amazing coffee cup holder for your bike… Called ‘Ring-o-Star’ it can be attached to handlebars of the bicycle by tightening the expander bolt. It is made of silicone and aluminum and comes in 6 different colors. Incoming search terms for the article:cup holder expandermotorcycle coffee cup holdercup [...]

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Solar Forest Charging System for Parking Lots

With the demand for electric vehicles increasing with every passing day, researchers and designers are focusing on a completely different issue – electricity to charge all those electric vehicles. Finding green sources of electricity and harnessing them to power the green vehicles is what the world needs today…

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Nissan develops new ‘Forest AC’ air conditioning system

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. recently announced the development of a new ‘Forest AC’ air conditioning system, which systematically controls cabin temperature, ventilation, aroma and humidity to create an optimal interior environment. Utilizing a number of advanced technologies, the system is designed to recreate the refreshing climate, fragrance and natural breezes of relaxing forest settings. It [...]

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tire art by Betsabeé Romero

Betsabeé’s art is about carving awesome tires and make prints out of them. More: www.arte-mexico.com.

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‘IQ Font’ by Pleaseletmedesign

Belgian studio Pleaseletmedesign comprised of two young graphic designers Pierre Smeets and Damien Aresta created ‘IQ Font‘ using Toyota ‘IQ’ car in collaboration with professional race car driver Stefan van Campenhoudt. Incoming search terms for the article:iq fontStefan vancampenhoudt

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‘TopUp’ head protection by Caroline Journaux and Adrien Guérin

‘TopUp’ is a compactable honeycomb structure helmet made from robust textiles that folds flat for easy transport. It’s currently a prototype being developed by DoYouVélo?, but anyone who rides a bike will immediately see the advantages of this highly portable marvel. Incoming search terms for the article:caroline guerincollapsible helmet

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