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Velosione

Velosione is an electric mass production bicycle with a frame made of thermoplastic composites. It has a closed tube lightweight hollow pipe geometry. This offers higher stiffness and elasticity than conventional aluminium frames. It is customisable with modular moulds offering different frame designs and sizes. This asset makes Velosione cost efficient and suitable for shared mobility. Integration of technology such as lights, sensors and buttons give additional customer benefits. Overall, the design reflects lightweight and shows the innovation and opportunities of the sustainable material.

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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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Velo Solex Revival

The original Solex was introduced in the year 1949 as a gasoline moped. Having the right to use the Solex brand via a license agreement, designers have taken the design from that time and converted into an electric bicycle. The geometry of the frame and the shape of the frame are the same as in 1949. Designers have converted the frame to accommodate an electric motor and a battery. A lot of modern materials have been used to create Velo Solex Revival such as aluminum for the frame.

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Mini Bike

The perfect last mile electric bicycle. It is small. It is light. It is handy. A very light construction to fit the consumers needs in the urban areas. The bike has 20" wheels as a part of the mini and compact concept. It is easy to fold and the battery is elegant hidden in the frame. The geometry is as on normal big size bicycle. The driving behavior is smooth and very well organised by the geometry the bike offers.

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Obscuro

Obscuro is vision of how cars with naturally aspirated engines would look like. Due to rising popularity of electric cars and will of making fully self driving car it is supposed to have a significant change in automotive culture. For sure will be some examples of car identity recreation. But these cars will be not so affordable and will have more classic as for future design, at the present age, the same thing exists: expensive chronometers, which are still appreciated in the digital era.

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Atto Primo

Significant advancements to engine design are desired for future motorcycles, automobiles, aircraft, boats. Two fundamental but persistent problems are optimum combustion and operator-friendly operation. Operator-friendly operation preferably includes consideration of vibration, vehicle handling, engine reliability, use of available fuels, mean piston speed, endurance, engine lubrication, crankshaft torque, system simplicity. This disclosure describes an innovative 4-stroke engine that simultaneously provides reliability, efficiency, and low emissions in a single design.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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