Green
cars of the future
We recommend some green family cars as well as listing the best in class based on their CO2 rankings.
Environmental issues come first, but we've also taken into account what the cars are like to drive, own and live with
Acura FCX 2020 Le Mans
Acura Design Center
Designers: Leon Paz, Joe deNatale, David Cheng
The 2020 LeMans relies on a compact fuel cell not yet invented and strong, lightweight, fully recyclable materials. The proposed hydrogen fuel cell would be tested in the 24-hour LeMans endurance race, hence the name.
Audi Dynamic Space Frame
Volkswagen/Audi Design Center California
Designers: Hans Chou, Toby Gillies, Tony Liu, Sabine Lapine, Jae Min, Heather Shaw, Mattijs Van Tuijl
The Space Frame could be the basis of "an aerodynamic, stealth-like speedster." (Whatever "stealth-like" means.) All the car's fluid lines and electrical wiring would be integrated within the frame. A hydraulic fluid drive would be used instead of a traditional
driveshaft.
Honda Extreme
Honda Research and Development
Designer: Nicholas David, Daniel Talbert, David Cheng
The two-seat Extreme would have a honeycomb polycarbonate chassis that could accommodate various body styles. The owner could easily change the body panels. As with all of the concepts in this competition, the chassis could be recycled at the end of five years.
Hummer O2
General Motors Advanced Design, California
Designers: Frank Saucedo, Steve Anderson, Jussi Timonen, Jose Paris, Loren Kulesus
This fuel-cell powered Hummer would produce oxygen. Agae-filled body panels could break down C02, a greenhouse gas, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. When parked, body panels would fan out to catch more light, speeding the process. The 02 would be constructed from 100-percent post-consumer recycled aluminum.
Kia Sandstorm
Hyundai Kia America Design Center
Designer: Marc Mainville
The Sandstorm is designed as a biodiesel/electric plug-in hybrid dune buggy. It features solar-powered cooling and built-in detachable recycling bins. The body panels could be switched out and recycled to give the vehicle a new look.
Mercedes-Benz RECY
Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design of North America
Designers: Andre Frey, Grorden Wagener, Nick Garfias, Jeffrey Aneiros, Christopher Rhoades
Conceived as "the ultimate recyclable California roadster," the RECY would be powered by a four-cylinder clean bio-diesel engine. Damaged panels can be easily removed and replaced.
"And yes, you can use those old panels to create that perfect campfire!" according to designers.
Mini Biomoke
BMW Group DesignworksUSA
Designer: Gary Shiu
The Biomoke is a futuristic version of the Mini Moke, a Jeep-like offroader produced by the original Mini in the 1960s. It would be produced in a kit car form. It's body could be constructed from a single sheet of biodegradable paneling impregnated with palm tree seeds. At the end of its five-year life cycle, its body parts could be composted to grow palm trees.
Toyota RLV
CALTY Design Research
Designer: Kevin J. Chun
The RLV features dual powertrains, a system that, Toyota says, "identifies with L.A.'s two most-used speeds -- five or 75 miles per hour."
At slow speeds, the RLV, an aluminum two-seater, could be pedaled like a bicycle. Electric power would be used for higher speeds. As speed increases, the RLV's tire track width would expand, through the use of telescoping axles, for greater stability.
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