Important Innovations

  Hyundai's N-Vision 74                                                    Source:  Hyundai Nod to the Past, Vision of the Future of Driving Hyundai is known for breakthrough technological innovations. And, its latest new car concept, the N-Vision 74, does not disappoint.  The N-Vision is a rear-wheel drive coupe/sports car, powered by two electric traction motors that are both positioned on the rear axle.  The energy comes from two sources:  a storage battery and a hydrogen fuel cell. The futuristic vehicle actually celebrates the past, the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe designed by the legendary car designer Giorgetto Giurgiaro.  Ironically the gorgeous and powerful car concept was never built.  The new, 670 hp N-Vision 74 is a high-tech performance dynamo that many experts want to see go into production.  MotorTrend Magazine is calling it "the hottest car concept of the decade".   What's Special About This Car? For starters, as a concept, it is a fully drivable, productio

  New All-Road Autonomous EV Concept                                             Source: Audi Spheres Future of Premium Mobility German luxury car maker Audi, owned by VW, is rapidly expanding its lineup of electric vehicles.  It just unveiled a stunning new concept called Activesphere, which provides "maximum variability" for off and on-roading.  In essence, Activesphere is Audi's very rugged take on electric, autonomous driving.  This is Audi's 4th new Sphere EV of the past year.  Activesphere is being called a next-G all-roader.  It's a sedan/SUV-like vehicle equipped for serious off-roading.  And autonomous driving appears to be a big part of the ride.  Activesphere is the latest "Sphere" for Audi, which includes Urbansphere, Skysphere and Grandsphere.  These EVs pack significant ranges up to 466 miles on a charge. Awesome New Technologies The technologies that Audi is developing for these Sphere concepts are awesome.  Skysphere, with the push of a b

  L100 - Driving with No Steering Wheel                                                       Source:  Lincoln L100 & L                              Very Futuristic, Autonomous Concept Car from Lincoln Ford's luxury car division, Lincoln, has just unveiled its futuristic, electric concept car, the L100. The fascinating vehicle pays homage to Lincoln's original luxury car of 1922 and sports some fantastic, futuristic automotive technologies.  The vehicle is fully autonomous.  The steering wheel is replaced by a "chess piece controller" that is located in a center console on the dashboard. The vehicle also has no pedals.  This is a lifestyle vehicle in which the passengers enjoy the ride and entertain or occupy themselves with advanced technologies while the car drives itself. New Technologies This concept car is a dramatic showcase of highly advanced technologies on wheels. It's a perspective on a very exciting automotive future that Lincoln is conjuring up for

New Concept Car:  Hyundai N Vision 74                                             Source:  Hyundai Best of Two, Zero Emissions Worlds Hyundai has a spectacular idea that powers its latest concept car, the Hyundai N Vision 74.  The South Korean automotive giant has blended hydrogen and electric power systems in the EV to enable the best of 2, zero emissions worlds.  The new vehicle's power, performance, range and design are nothing short of fabulous.  Hyundai says that it has been working on the high-performance sports car concept for 7 years and is now ready to show the world what it has created.   Unique Automotive Technology Running on liquid hydrogen, the N Vision 74 can be refilled in just 5 minutes.  The 62-kWh battery is capable of 800V fast recharging and provides 372 miles of range per charge.  The EV sportscar combines the long range of hydrogen power with the high performance, efficiency and power of electric vehicles.  The blending of the two power sources provides 670 h

  EV 02 Defines Polestar Design & Engineering                                                  Source:  Polestar 02 Will Be a Production Car Swedish EV maker Polestar has a stunning, new electric roadster concept, the 02, that it hopes to put into production for global consumers to purchase.  The 2-seat EV reflects the brand's mission to "communicate technology through design".  CEO Thomas Ingenlath recently said that he wants to make the 02 a production car but he and his team are continuing to refine and tweak the vehicle for superior performance and handling. New Electric Powertrain 02 may be built on a new electric, dual motor powertrain with an electric motor in the front and back of the vehicle that together pump out 870 hp. That is comparable to some Tesla models.  To best Tesla, Polestar is finetuning the 02's steering and handling for superior performance.  Polestar believes that 02 will be a crown jewel in their EV lineup.  Many automotive experts can

Vision EQ Silver Arrow                                        Source: Mercedes Benz Car Inspired by the Past, Revolutionized by the Future Mercedes' EQ Silver Arrow concept car is arguably their most fascinating, futuristic vision of what electric driving can be. The Silver Arrow is a stunningly beautiful, smooth, sleek sports car that is the crown jewel of Mercedes' creative design and technologies.  First introduced in 2018, the Silver Arrow is a one-seater, inspired by the world record breaking Mercedes racecar W125 from 1937.  The W125 set a world, 268 mph speed record that held until 2017. The new EV concept is the perfect mix of old-world luxuries with new, highly advanced technologies. Mercedes says the Silver Arrow is their signpost to the future of electric automotive design. Tech Specs Mercedes has conceived the concept as an all-electric vehicle, that is soundless.  There is no roaring, race car combustion engine.  Instead, it has silent, dual electric motors that cr

  Off-Roading in Style with Zero Emissions                                                  Source:  Toyota Part of Lifestyle-Oriented EV Megatrend Toyota has unveiled a number of new images of its new Compact Cruiser EV concept.  The vehicle is a boxy, compact off-roader with good looks and zero emissions.  In fact, it is the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Car Design Award for Concept Vehicles.  The vehicle is an outdoorsy beauty that was created by the Toyota Europe Design development team in Nice, France.  It is expected to go into production and is one of the most fascinating of the 16 upcoming battery electric concepts that Toyota and Lexus recently introduced. It's a prime example of the global automotive megatrend of consumers desiring EVs that reflect their lifestyle interests. New Design This vehicle is reminiscent of the iconic Toyota FJ Cruiser.  It is both retro and futuristic, smooth and rugged with a compact footprint. It has squared off fenders, strong body sectio

  Buick's All Electric Lineup by 2030 in North America                                                  Source:  Buick Wildcat A Look at Buick's Future GM just unveiled the Buick Wildcat concept, a revolutionary new electric vehicle that signals the reinvigoration and the electrification of the 119-year-old brand. The Wildcat represents Buick's future direction in design, looks and technology.  Buick will offer only electric vehicles in North American by 2030.  It will start rolling out EVs in the US in 2024.  The EVs will be categorized under the name Electra.  Wildcat is leading the way. Unique Exterior and Interior The Wildcat is sleek, aerodynamically styled, with design touches unpredictable for Buick.  It's a real beauty with tech brains.  With Wildcat, Buick is attempting to shed its stodgy image and go for a more fun, stylish, green and technologically advanced concept.  Wildcat has a new logo and the design is smaller and much sleeker than Buicks currently on t

  Tata's Avinya Electric Car Concept                                                  Source:  Tata Avinya Avinya for Innovation India-based Tata, which owns JaguarLandRover, has just unveiled a stunning electric concept car, the Avinya.  The car will go into production in 2025 and will be launched for sale globally. In Sanskrit, Avinya means innovation and it is certainly highly innovative in its minimalist design, next-G electric powertrain system and with the highly advanced AI and other "new age" technologies in the new car. An EV Inspired by a Boat The design of Avinya is inspired by a catamaran.  The EV is smooth, sleek and classy.  The vehicle combines the styling of a luxury SUV, a premium hatchback and a MPV (multipurpose vehicle that's large for families), all combined to create a brand-new look.  The vehicle's groundbreaking design is a "new typology of mobility", according to Tata, that opens up significantly more interior space. There's

  Vision of the Future of Electric Driving                                             Source:  Mercedes-AMG AMG's First Standalone EV  The Vision AMG concept, created by Mercedes' high performance division AMG, is a fantastic look at the future of electric driving.  The battery electric sports car/sedan has cutting-edge, futuristic styling, aerodynamic good looks, a streamlined body with a low, long wheelbase, big wheels, low hood and a smooth, side curving contour that elegantly tapers into the back. Some automotive experts think that it resembles a spaceship. This is AMG's first EV that they solely designed. It's a fabulous 4-door EV that goes into production in 2025. Unique & Powerful New Electric Motor Mercedes-AMG says that the heart of the Vision AMG is its unique and powerful electric motor.  It's called the Axial Flux Electric Motor and was developed in-house by the Mercedes division YASA.  It is said to be more compact, lightweight and powerful than ot

  Bob Has Off-Road Power and Looks                                             Source:  Jeep's Bob Jeep Bob Concept At its 2022 Jeep Easter Safari event, Jeep introduced a concept, off-road vehicle that has power and off-roading good looks .  They call it the Jeep Bob Concept or Bob for short.  The vehicle is diesel powered and is said to be able to climb just about any incline or rock challenge in the off-road environment.  Using the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon as a base, Jeep designers cut off a foot in length, removed the doors and added a canvas roof over the top of the protective roll cage to maximize the vehicle performance off-road.  They positioned the vehicle on a set of 40-inch off-roading tires, gave it a 3-inch lift, steel bumpers, a vented carbon hood, big LED fog lights and a great paint job.  This vehicle is winning great automotive reviews for its looks, power and ruggedness, even though it is not electric. Tech Specs Bob is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged Eco-Diesel