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core77.com - 2/27/2009

Flotspotting: Matias Conti's vehicle concepts

— core77.com — Designer Matias Conti's Transformable Spin Vehicle ...was designed to provide the rider with a number of options,... pertaining to driving stance and style. Drivers can choose different driving positions on this three-wheeled concept.  ... (more) Flotspotting: Matias Conti's vehicle concepts

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Flotspotting: Matias Conti's vehicle concepts
Core77 — ... on this three-wheeled concept. Directional system on the Spin Vehicle works using electronic actuators on the two joystick like controls, and the driver can gain an additional advantage by using body weight for driving. The concept houses a battery that sends power to the rear wheels. The simple shape-shifting mechanism on the concept adds up to the charm of the vehicle by providing different a driving sensation for each choice. Check out Conti's portfolio here. (more...)

Rebirth of the Big Wheel: Matias Conti's Transformable Spin Vehicle [Design]
Gizmodo — ... get a different sensation—my guess is, one is for Sunday rides, while the other fills the need for speed. Though the vehicle can be steered by two actuators, which send battery juice to the powered rear wheels, leaning would influence handling and even help steer. The mannequin looks like a kid, but clearly this electronic ride could be for anybody. I can definitely see me and my neighbor, now well in our 30s, fighting over one of these, just like back in 1981. [Core77; More from Matias Conti] ...