Category: Gadgets

Thin is definitely in when it comes to a lot of technology, including computer notebooks, but a thin automobile is a rather new ideal.  The Lumeneo Smera is definitely thin, being only three feet wide and eight feet long.  But the slim vehicle is not a lightweight when it comes to performance, topping out at 80 mph and reaching over 90 miles on a single charge.

The inline two seater uses the same lithium ion technology as today's laptops and cameras, and it charges in a few hours. The alternative energy vehicle uses two electric motors, one for each axle, so travel is also rather quiet.

The green Smera is planned to debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, but the price at $31,000 to $46,000 may put it out of its practical market.  However, when pricing comes out of the stratosphere (pricing in my opinion should compete with existing vehicles for the given market to be practical), many errands could be ran by just such a vehicle and save a lot of expense for the owner. Not to mention the space in the garage that it could save.

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Baron Margo wanted what many of us have wanted at some point, a rocket car.  But, unlike many of us, he built one. Or at least one that looks the part.  The sleek bullet shaped vehicle features a huge rocket exhaust area with flashing lights and spinning prop(great for tailgaters), all mechanical controls, mechanical dials, and an almost anachronistic feel (are I say *almost* Steampunk*).  No doubt it is a fun ride.

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