Keyping
December 28, 2006
The ‘Keyping’ keyholder; an ingenious solution to clutter free storage – simply stab your keys into the nylon bristles. Awarded as a best new product by Living Etc Magazine at the Top Drawer Summer 2002 show. Manufactured in stainless steel with nylon bristles.
Hmmm… maybe I can do that with my old toothbrushes and comb too…
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Obvio Tribrid Sports Car
December 28, 2006
Brazillian designer Obvio is partnering up with supercar maker Lotus (Proton) to develop this roadster which is expected to sell for around $59K. Called a high-performance micro sports car, it has side-by-side seating for three and is just 10.5 feet long. Claimed be available in the last quarter of 2008. It’s called a “tribrid” car because it can run on any combination of regular gas/bio ethanol, natural gas, or electricity.

Special GPS system with turn-by-turn directions in voice prompts, 6-speed ZF CVT, Buttons, one on each side of the steering wheel, allow fast sequential up/down gear changes, integrated browser carputer, Intelligent vehicle connectivity system, Detachable “Boblbee” backpacks.

Range 200 – 240 miles without charge Acceleration 0 to 60 < 4.5 secs with 200HP’s Top Speed 120 mph Charge rate 30 minutes for 20 – 50 miles Full Charge 2 hrs (fast), 5 hrs (normal) Electric Propulsion Drive system 120 kW, 220 Nm, 13,000 rpm Regenerative braking Innovative Lead Cobalt Battery made with Lead-Foam grids
Charger Onboard, plug in anywhere – up to 20 kW Vehicle to grid (V2G) Bi-directional grid interface
Click on link to learn more.
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