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Awesome Concepts

Volkswagen Diesel Hybrid

Volkswagen Diesel Hybrid

Volkswagen says their XL1 diesel hybrid gets more than 260 miles to the gallon with top speed of 100 mph, thanks to the 2 cylinder turbodiesel displacing 800 cc and a battery powered electric motor.

Modenas Biofuel Concept Bike

Modenas Biofuel Concept Bike

The aggressive lines of designer Imran Othman’s motorcycle belie its eco-friendly palm oil powered engine. It’s just a concept though, so it could also run on maple syrup or baby’s tears if you want.

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Triple Display Flip Phone

Triple Display Flip Phone

Kristian Ulrich Larsen’s nifty Flip phone concept is a triple display handset running stock Android that pops out like a tent, collapses into a curved slate, and folds out like a little book. (Thanks Michael!)

Sub G1 Concept

Sub G1 Concept

This three-wheeler combines a 1000cc Suzuki V-Twin engine with a sit-down cockpit. While it’s reminiscent of early race cars, it’s decidedly modern in execution. 3 were produced in 2005.

Cola Powered Nokia Cellphone

Cola Powered Nokia Cellphone

Daizi Zheng’s green cellphone concept has a biobattery that uses enzymes from carbohydrates in drinks like Coke or Pepsi to generate electricity; it also has a biodegradable handset. (Thanks Josh!)

GMC All Terrain HD Concept

GMC All Terrain HD Concept

The Sierra All Terrain HD concept has a 6.6L V8 engine that delivers 397hp and 765 lb.ft. of torque. Its suspension has been beefed up, it has 35in tires and is wider and taller than the original Sierra HD.

2012 Honda Civic Concepts

2012 Honda Civic Concepts

Honda recently unveiled their Civic sedan and Civic Si coupe concepts. Aside from a natural gas model, the Civic Si will also have a hybrid model, which will have Li-ion batteries alongside a 1.5L engine.

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Mercedes-Benz F500 Mind

Mercedes-Benz F500 Mind

You wouldn’t know it by its polished looks, but the F500 Mind is only used for testing new features. It has cameras and recording gear, and its switches, buttons and pedals have unusual features.

Bio Phone Concept

Bio Phone Concept

The Bio Phone is powered by sensors and “artificial muscle actuators”, allowing it to respond to both digital and physical stimuli by lifting and folding its cover in various ways, much like a notepad.

Shift Hybrid Watch

Shift Hybrid Watch

Mengshun Wu’s concept watch combines elements of vehicle design, such as dashboard gauges and disc brakes, constructed from automotive materials like aluminum, carbon fiber, rubber and glass.

IE-TAG Sticky Note Concept

IE-TAG Sticky Note Concept

IE-TAG sticky notes are made of recycled paper, using excess wood from the construction of houses. The shape also makes it easier to pick a single note from the pad. Also handy as bookmarks.

Ciento Once Concept

Ciento Once Concept

GWA Tuning is working on this one-of-a-kind gullwing based on the experimental Mercedes-Benz C111. The Once has a 408hp M120 V12 engine, and brilliantly updates the C111’s retro styling.

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BMW VED in Action

BMW VED in Action

TeamSpeed member CaptainStradale spotted an actual working model of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, the 328hp diesel-hybrid car said to achieve 62.5 miles per gallon. Short video here.

World’s Most Expensive Bed

World’s Most Expensive Bed
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Janjaap Ruijssenaars has created the world’s most expensive platform bed, with a magnetic support system; tethered to the ground, it won’t float away during pillow fights. Video info here. (Thanks Ron!)

Kia POP Electric Concept

Kia POP Electric Concept

The ultra-compact, all-electric POP concept vehicle from Kia is more modern sculpture than small car, requires little more than 3 yards of parking space and features helicopter-inspired oblong windows.

The Anatomy of Gadgets

The Anatomy of Gadgets

If you’ve ever wondered what the innards of your iPod, digital camera or PS3 controller would look like if you peeled back the shells, these conceptual illustrations from Mads Peitersen should help.

Self-Destructing Piggy Banks

Self-Destructing Piggy Banks

Well actually, you still have to hit ’em with the hammer, but these clever piggies from Furf Design Studio wield their own mallets so you can crack them open once they’re filled up with cash.

Toshiba 3D Display System

Toshiba 3D Display System

Current glasses-free displays have poor viewing angles. Toshiba’s concept display solves the problem by turning the tables: the display will be the one moved, while user’s head stays still.

Kinect Air Guitar

Kinect Air Guitar

Chris O’Shea has been trying to make an Air Guitar game since 2007, and when the Kinect came out he saw a golden opportunity. He has no plans to make an actual video game though.

’64 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept

’64 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept

The first with the “Charger” name, it was used as a show car in 1964. Now restored, it has a 600+ bhp Hemi V8 engine and automatic transmission. The bad-ass look has been there since the beginning.

Faceless Watch Concept

Faceless Watch Concept

Qian Yiran “Eye of the Storm” digital watch has a gaping hole where it’s face should be, instead showing the time by marking the spots where the minute and hour hands would be around the edges.

Proverbial Wallets

Proverbial Wallets

John Kestner’s concept wallets make the user aware of their financial status by giving them physical feedback. For example, one of the wallets becomes harder to open the less money you have.

Audi RB-1200 Concept Bike

Audi RB-1200 Concept Bike

Designer Gavin Harvey envisioned this Audi performance motorcycle, featuring sleek modern styling, and touches that echo the iconic brand, including the LED lights found on the sporty R8.

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