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Meet Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

WF01TR

WF01TR is a racing wheelchair developed for short-distance track events. The design is lightweight and rigid, and supports high acceleration. Body hold and stability during cornering are improved. The frame is a carbon fiber reinforced plastic monocoque, designed with finite element analysis. Each unit is made to order. The seat position is set with a seat position simulator, and a three-dimensional scan of the body shape is applied to the seat. The aim is to help each athlete use their own abilities fully.

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Dancer

Dancer is an electric city bus developed for urban public transport. The body structure is formed from five large modules, using construction methods found in wind turbines and racing yachts. The composite material combines glass fibre, vinyl ester resin and recycled PET foam, so the body is light, strong and ready for recycling. Curved sidewalls add strength, and the rounded plan view improves manoeuvrability. A rear screen improves visibility for other drivers and can also show advertising. Charging takes six minutes for a range of 100 kilometres.

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Interliner

Interliner is a 13 metre bus designed for service, school and short distance intercity transport. The bus has 63 seats, and the midsection can be changed into a standing and wheelchair area with folding seats. A wheelchair lift is available on request. The exterior has a sharp black contoured face with split headlights, a dynamic body and an aerodynamic cover for the compressed natural gas tanks. The monocoque chassis is made of steel and aluminium. Interliner is intended as an economic and low emission solution for regular routes.

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Komi

Komi is a compact electric car with three doors and four seats. The overall length is under three meters, which suits crowded urban areas and small parking spaces. The body is built with a stamping process and more than sixty percent high strength steel to protect occupants. An electronic stability control system, an anti-lock braking system and an electronic parking brake are integrated. The maximum speed is 120 kilometers per hour and the driving range reaches 300 kilometers. The design follows European M1 safety rules within the size limits of the Japanese K-car standard.

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E Beta Cruiser

E Beta Electric Cafe Cruiser is a concept two-seat electric scooter for city use. The modern retro form is built around a light bent aluminum frame. Operation is quiet and does not disturb the surroundings. The battery range reaches up to 89 km. An infotainment unit with a 6 inch touch screen links to a mobile phone and can be used with gloves through handlebar controls. The scooter is unlocked without physical keys by NFC and an internal display, and is intended for sharing with locking charging stations. Accessories include a coffee holder and a rear holder.

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WUSA

Wusa is a small electric motorcycle that also serves as a power unit for a manual wheelchair. The compact vehicle is intended for urban travel and leisure use. A sturdy steel frame holds a lightweight lithium-ion battery placed low and to the side, so the unit can be used with a wheelchair. Rear-wheel drive allows a top speed of 35 kilometers per hour, and a rear suspension with a long stroke adds comfort. Existing motorcycle parts can be fitted, so the vehicle can be customized. Wusa is designed to appeal to all riders, not only to wheelchair users.

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