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Joe Gadget / 06-09-2008 / 4:28am / Transportation / 1 Comment

Smart Crossblade

Smart Crossblade

Weighing at 1600-pounds, the Smart Crossblade boasts a turbocharged inline-3 engine that produces 70hp and 80 lb-ft of torque. Click here for first picture in gallery. It features conventional doors and steel safety bows at the occupants shoulder level. See more pictures after the jump to get more details. [SeriousWheels] More »

Joe Gadget / 06-06-2008 / 10:07pm / Transportation / Comments Off

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 Pricing Unveiled

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 Pricing Unveiled

Lamborghini has officially unveiled the Gallardo LP560 base price: $288,943. As a reminder, the car is powered by a 560hp 5.2L V10 engine and can accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hour in just 3.7 seconds. It also has a top speed of up to 200mph. Watch the video after the break. [Autoblog] More »

Kryptonics / 06-06-2008 / 7:27am / Transportation / Post A Comment

Scotland Supercar “Falen”

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Scotland has just unveiled its first supercar “Falen”. It features constructed of carbon fiber and with a hinged greenhouse like a jet fighter. Currently a digital prototype, it will sport a 800 horsepower, 5.5-litre V10 Judd engine. The prototype is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2009, and only four will be built. [Autoblog]

Kryptonics / 06-06-2008 / 4:51am / Transportation / Post A Comment

Hybrid Supercar “Scorpion”

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Ronn Motors from Texas have developed this hybrid supercar, the Scorpion. The car is claimed to be the “first commercial vehicle with a system built-in that produces hydrogen on demand.” During normal operation, hydrogen would be mixed with petrol for improved gas mileage. Without the hydrogen injection system, the Scorpion reaches 27 mpg; with it, it tops out at 40 mpg. For an eco-car capable of 200 mph that goes 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. Not only that, the car looks, well, stunning as well. No word yet on availability. [BusinessWire]

Joe Gadget / 06-05-2008 / 6:39am / Transportation / 1 Comment

Peugeot 607 Feline Concept

Peugeot 607 Feline Concept

Here is the Peugeot 607 Feline concept that features some “retro-innovations include doors that slide into the front fenders, much like the Kaiser Darrin, and direction seeking headlights, much like the Tucker Torpedo.” For your info, this carbon fiber concept was introduced at Geneva in 2000. See more pictures after the jump. [SeriousWheels] More »

Kryptonics / 06-03-2008 / 7:07am / Transportation / Post A Comment

The Rail Runner

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Experience a new type of ride with this “Rail Runner”, an eco-friendly mode of transportation. It can accomodate up to 4 people and is powered by a single rider since it only weighs around 140 pounds. Prices start at $1950 (2-seat model). [2dayBlog]

Gizmo Girl / 06-03-2008 / 5:00am / Transportation / 1 Comment

Electric Supercar

Electric Supercar

Hybrid Technologies unveils an all electric supercar. It boasts a 150-170 mile range, along with “a gasoline-electric hybrid that aims to capture the Automotive X Prize by managing at least 220 mpg.” No word yet on pricing or availability. Check out the other pics after the break. More »

Kryptonics / 06-02-2008 / 9:53am / Transportation / Post A Comment

A-Bike

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Check out this super-light bicycle “A-Bike”. The bike weighs in at only 12-pounds and can be folded up within a mere 20 seconds. With measures only 67×30x15cm, the bike is compact enough to be carried around! [A-bike]

Kryptonics / 06-02-2008 / 8:30am / Transportation / Post A Comment

Enertia Electric Motorbike, A Cool-Looking Green Commuter

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Featuring six Lithium Phosphate battery modules, this new electric bike “The Enertia” is capable getting 40 miles of driving range with top speed of around 50 MPH. All you need is three hours of charging time, then you’re set to go! Available now for $11,995. [RedFerret]

Joe Gadget / 05-31-2008 / 12:14am / Transportation / Post A Comment

Chess Car Concept

Chess Car Concept

The Chess car is a concept by Dutch designers Frans Hegge and Thijs van der Zanden. The car has a cabin that rests atop a platform which “can move around in the event of a crash, keeping the passengers out of the deformation zone.” [DVICE] More »

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