Industrial Design Magazine

Industrial Design Magazine

Industrial Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Zeaim

Zeaim is a zero-emission aircraft designed for urban air mobility. Zeaim carries up to four people and needs no pilot, so special training is not required. Vertical take-off and landing, as well as short-distance take-off and landing, are supported. Two propulsion options are offered: four hydrogen-powered engines or four electric motors. Landing skids or three-cycle landing gear can be fitted. The fuselage and engine ducts are made of modern composites, and many parts are produced by 3D printing. The form is inspired by water bugs.

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Komi

Komi is a compact electric car with three doors and four seats. The overall length is under three meters, which suits crowded urban areas and small parking spaces. The body is built with a stamping process and more than sixty percent high strength steel to protect occupants. An electronic stability control system, an anti-lock braking system and an electronic parking brake are integrated. The maximum speed is 120 kilometers per hour and the driving range reaches 300 kilometers. The design follows European M1 safety rules within the size limits of the Japanese K-car standard.

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E Beta Cruiser

E Beta Electric Cafe Cruiser is a concept two-seat electric scooter for city use. The modern retro form is built around a light bent aluminum frame. Operation is quiet and does not disturb the surroundings. The battery range reaches up to 89 km. An infotainment unit with a 6 inch touch screen links to a mobile phone and can be used with gloves through handlebar controls. The scooter is unlocked without physical keys by NFC and an internal display, and is intended for sharing with locking charging stations. Accessories include a coffee holder and a rear holder.

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WUSA

Wusa is a small electric motorcycle that also serves as a power unit for a manual wheelchair. The compact vehicle is intended for urban travel and leisure use. A sturdy steel frame holds a lightweight lithium-ion battery placed low and to the side, so the unit can be used with a wheelchair. Rear-wheel drive allows a top speed of 35 kilometers per hour, and a rear suspension with a long stroke adds comfort. Existing motorcycle parts can be fitted, so the vehicle can be customized. Wusa is designed to appeal to all riders, not only to wheelchair users.

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Cerberus

Significant advancements in engine design are desired for future vehicles. Yet, two problems persist: efficient combustion and user friendliness. This includes considerations of vibration, vehicle handling, fuel availability, mean piston speed, endurance, engine lubrication, crankshaft torque, and system simplicity and reliability. This disclosure describes an innovative 4 stroke engine that simultaneously provides reliability, efficiency, and low emissions in a single design.

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Zoomo

Zoomo Cargo is an electric cargo bike designed to carry one adult and up to two children. The frame is made of aluminium and carbon, and the complete bike weighs 30 kilograms. Lights and a display are integrated into the vehicle. A tilting device is placed under the cargo box, so the rider can lean into corners in the same way as on a standard bicycle. The tilting system makes the bike easy to ride and safe to control. The appearance refers to classic cargo bikes, combined with modern materials and riding features.

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