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Awesome Concepts

For Sale: 1995 Ford GT90

For Sale: 1995 Ford GT90

It sounds like a used car, but Ford’s 1995 GT90 is neither used or just a car: the 250+ mph concept supercar gets auctioned 1/21/10 with a 6.0L V12 and an all-carbon fiber body.

Lumen Tactile Display

Lumen Tactile Display

Ivan Poupyrev’s Lumen gives new meaning (and feeling) to multi-touch: the device features tactile pixels that not only light up but move up and down, letting it “display” 3D shapes.

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MINI Beachcomber Concept

MINI Beachcomber Concept

Love it or hate it, but you have to give MINI props for having the cojones to show off this Beachcomber Concept; it strips out the doors and adds AWD for a decidedly non-urban vehicle.

Ikkar Transforming Yacht

Ikkar Transforming Yacht

Calling all evil (but eco-friendly) movie villains: Julien Anglade’s 150-meter Ikkar yacht concept is not only powered by solar sails but can transform into a larger vessel while at sea.

Concept: Philco PC

Concept: Philco PC

SchultzeWORKS’ Philco PC is a blast from our retro past, inspired by a same-named (but short-lived) TV maker of the late 50s/early 60s; check out the video above for the full 360.

Concept: Keystick Keyboard

Concept: Keystick Keyboard

Designed to reduce the spread of disease, the Keystick Keyboard concept envisions a personal full-size keyboard for everyone that folds up like a hand-held fan for portability.

Squibble: Portable Braille

Squibble: Portable Braille

Andrew Mitchell’s Squibble Braille Interface concept features 779 ultrasonic motors to provide tactile and high contrast feedback; it’s designed to work with cellphones via Bluetooth.

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Concept: Nissan V2G

Concept: Nissan V2G

Winner of the 2009 Design Challenge, Nissan’s V2G concept is short for vehicle to grid and not only envisions a moddable vehicle, but a high-speed solar-powered highway system.

Concept: Touchtable

Concept: Touchtable

Minimalist but by no means musically impaired, Thomas Mascall’s Touchtable concept is 1/8 the size of a DJ setup; the turntable can create sample loops, cue points, and wireless battles.

Concept: Mint Cube

Concept: Mint Cube

MintPass’ Mint Cube music player concept mixes minimalism with good ol’ analog UI: the 2″x2″x2″ gadget is not only covered with buttons but gauges for battery, volume, and frequency.

Amatoya Fire Recon Vehicle

Amatoya Fire Recon Vehicle

Because awesome firefighters deserve a awesome ride: the Amatoya Fire Recon Vehicle features dual cannons, a 2200 liter water tank, and aerogel protected windows and bodywork.

BMW Motorrad Concept 6

BMW Motorrad Concept 6

BMW Mottorrad’s Concept 6 makes a compelling case for a straight-six tourer; the 1.6 L inline 6 is only slightly wider than a 4-cylinder, yet churns out 96 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm.

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Dualshock Controller Table

Dualshock Controller Table

Stephane Perruchon’s Dualshock Controller Table is the real Playstation Home; it’s just a concept, but we’d kick up our feet on the ABS handles any day–let’s just hope it doesn’t vibrate.

Concept: 0Hundred Watch

Concept: 0Hundred Watch

Knot Design’s 0Hundred Watch concept is a creative spin on traditional timepieces: it features triple concentric dials (hours, minutes and seconds) plus a barrel-shaped date counter.

Concept: Inner City Bike

Concept: Inner City Bike

Made with a minimum of materials, Jruiter’s Inner City Bike is designed for short rides; although slow, it’s quick to turn, drives huge power to the rear wheels, and starts/stops on a dime.

Honda EV-Cub

Honda EV-Cub

The EV-Cub is a green version of Honda’s ridiculously popular 50cc Super Cub motorbike; along with the EV-N, it’s part of their research into short-distance commuter vehicles.

Nissan Land Glider

Nissan Land Glider

Green with a whole lot of lean, Nissan’s all-electric Land Glider concept sits on four wheels but handles like a bike; a computer controlled steering system lets it lean into turns.

Concept: Toyota FT-86

Concept: Toyota FT-86

Smaller than a Nissan 370Z, Toyota’s FT-86 is a hot little 2+2 concept created with Subaru engineers; it sports a 2.0L boxer four with 6-speed manual, RWD and ADVICS brakes.

Subaru Hybrid Tourer

Subaru Hybrid Tourer

Despite its crossover dimensions, Subaru’s Hybrid Tourer goes way beyond soccer mom-mobile: a turbocharged Boxer engine, two electric motors, AWD, and freakin’ gullwing doors.

Eco // 07 Bike Concept

Eco // 07 Bike Concept

We liked yesterday’s Evolution Bike Case, but the Eco // 07 urban bike does it one better: not only does it easily disassemble, but its wheels can be folded up via a system of pivots.

Concept: BMW Lovos

Concept: BMW Lovos

Anne Forschner’s BMW Lovos is what car concepts are all about: it may look creatively insane, but each of its 260 hinged pieces are solar photovoltaic cells that double as air brakes.

Flood Harnessing Housing

Flood Harnessing Housing

It looks straight out of The Matrix, but Brian Novello’s Flood Harnessing Housing is benign: these modular and deployable communities harness waterway currents for energy.

Microsoft Courier Concept

Microsoft Courier Concept

The Giz has scored a first look at Microsoft’s Courier Concept; it’s basically two tablets (a booklet?) in one with dual 7″ multitouch/stylus screens, a 3 MP camera and single home button.

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