Ventus Portable Wind Turbine Generates up to 400W of Clean Electricity

Designer Sergej Kuckir has created a new folding and portable wind power station called Ventus, that can be carried along during a scientific expedition in the wilds or during a camp.

Based on the “Savonius” type of wind turbines, the entire system is composed of a turbine mast, batteries and vertical axis wind turbine. The Li-Ion batteries have the possibility to be packed and folded in just a 10cm tube.

On the mountains is plenty of wind energy and is much more practical to produce renewable energy using a wind turbine than producing solar energy. According to Sergej, the 4kg wind power station is capable to produce more than 400W of clean electricity,which is then stored in its on-board batteries.
[Source: Sergej Kuckir]

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Adrian Carrera's New Zero-Emission Racing Motorcycle Concept

Auto designer Adrian Carrera recently created a new concept for a zero-emission racing motorcycle. Dubbed Carrera Raptor RS, the motorcycle is propelled by electric motors located inside each wheel.

Every visible rims in both the wheels holds an internal rim and has a static shape, which rotates along with the brake disk and the tire. Due to a gyroscope rotation system, the front tire can also rotate in its own axis.


Compared to other conventional motorcycles, where the front tire move with the movement of the handlebar, at Carrera Raptor RS the front tire can be controlled electronically. The bike has a very good stability at high speed, because it has an inverted wing shape.

[Source: Adrian Carrera]

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A New Green Concept Car to Change the Face of Vehicles Forever

Auto designer Vitaly Kononov has come up with a unique design that could change the face of vehicles forever. The new concept, called Rolling Stone is powered by electric motors which are fueled by rechargeable batteries onboard the vehicle, featuring two big wheels.

The car will be equipped with LED screens that according to Kononov, can be used to to show anything from your favorite video to your own images. To have a better stability, the car will have also two additional small wheels located at the base.

Unlike other conventional electric or hybrid cars that have a steering wheel, the Rolling Stone concept car is controlled by a joystick and has space for just one occupant.

[Source: Ecofriend]

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