Lynx Concept comes from in-depth analysis and statistics

The Lynx Concept comes from an amazing level of analysis and studies, which we have not seen in many concept designs. Designer Manuel Schneider teamed up with Mario Weiss, and the duo collected data on things like future visions, prognoses, statistical changes and technical possibilities to generate a timeline for a hundred years. This information was then used to create a car of the future – Lynx.

Lynx is equipped with electrical axle motors, large interiors, with no option for a gasoline engine. Gadgets in the car include an automatic distance controller, personalized entertainment system, and anti-collision and collision avoiding systems. One cursory look at the features, and we see most of them are already available, or in some stages of commercial deployment. If cars, one hundred years down the line use the same systems we have now, the future is going to be so boring.

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S.T Dupont teams up with Pantech for a blinged cell phone

You have seen exclusive cell phones from Prada, D&G, Armani, Gucci and Tag Heuer on Luxurylaunches. We have also covered S.T. Dupont’s lighters and USB flash drive. And now this company, that is renowned for its exclusive lighters, is joining hands with Pantech Korea to roll out a high-end cell phone. Inspired by the company's famous lighter design, the new handset will support the 2G CDMA network. Boasting of a18 carat gold-coated rim, it sports a 3-inch display and supports the 2G network. All set to hit the shelves with Pantech's SKY brand, the DuPont cell phone is touted to be the most expensive Pantech mobile phone model for about 1 million won ($830).

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Concept car coordinates color with driver's mood

The Beast

If it’s just an electric car with a motor, chassis and wheels, one would rather stick to the existing gas-guzzling four-wheeler. And this is where the EVE concept steps in. Apparently, the panels (almost enveloping the car) change their color, based on your mood. When the wheels roll, the friction generated triggers a reaction with the polymer material of the panel, thus leading to a change of color.

The Machine

The EVE concept is a passenger car that runs on both electric and solar power. The windshield carries a coating for solar energy storage, while the electric energy serves as the primary power option.

The Thrill

A color changing car is always cool. And with an eccentric design thrown in, the appeal is further enhanced. The EVE concept may not sound like a car you would see anytime soon, but when it does see a market launch, rest assured you aren’t going to get enough of it.

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