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Robson Marques de Pontes
Hypercar
Thursday, 20 August 2026

Brescia Hommage

In times of high-tech all digital gadgets, flatness of touch screens and rational single-volume vehicles, the Brescia Hommage project is an old school two-seater hypercar design study envisioned as celebration to an era where elegant simplicity , high-touch materiality, raw power, pure beauty and the direct connection between man and machine were the rule of the game. A time when brave and ingenious men like Ettore Bugatti himself created mobile devices that amazed the world.

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Brian Kenneth Høhl
Racing Bike
Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Electric

Electric Race Bike is a light electric bicycle developed for road racing use. The frame is made from a combination of kevlar and carbon, which makes the structure strong and very light. The total weight is 9.5 kilograms. A central motor supplies force and torque to assist the rider. The battery has a patented construction and is hidden inside the frame. High end components common in professional cycling are used. The geometry follows that of a road racing bicycle, and the form was refined in a wind tunnel to improve aerodynamics.

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Marco Naccarella
Electric MTB
Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Nibbiorosso

For bike designs, and especially for E-bikes, issues with user friendliness and system optimization remain tenacious. Creating a system that can reliably function in the long run, whilst being easy to operate and modify is crucial within its market. Issues such as torque, system simplicity, battery life, and battery interchangeability, also become issues of in the scope of such projects.

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Monica Oddone
Folding Bicycle
Monday, 17 August 2026

MinMax

MinMax is an innovative bicycle with folding wheels that fits a backpack when completely folded. Born to satisfy city commuter needs and movements, its design is unique and easily recognizable thanks to the colourful mechanic components of its folding system. MinMax is lightweight, solid and easy to carry even in its electric version.

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Brian Kenneth Høhl
Electric Bicycle
Sunday, 16 August 2026

Velo Solex Revival

Velo Solex Revival is an electric bicycle based on the original Solex gasoline moped introduced in 1949. The frame geometry and the frame shape follow the 1949 original, while the frame has been adapted to hold an electric motor and a battery. Modern materials are used, including aluminium, carbon and steel. Light materials such as carbon and kevlar help keep the weight low, which suits the light and sporty character of the bicycle. The vehicle measures 180 cm by 55 cm by 95 cm and weighs 25 kilograms. The design was developed with insights collected from 500 consumers.

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Brian Kenneth Høhl
Electric Bicycle
Saturday, 15 August 2026

Mini Bike

Mini Bike is a folding electric bicycle designed for short trips in dense urban areas. The frame combines aluminium, carbon and steel to keep the total weight at 11.5 kilograms. Twenty inch wheels support the small and compact concept, and the bicycle folds quickly for carrying and storage. The battery is hidden inside the frame. The geometry follows that of a full size bicycle, so the riding behaviour remains smooth and stable. The design was developed from insights collected from 500 people living in urban areas.

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