Bamboo Rinspeed Concept (2011)

This irritating car. It could be that it is the ingenious design creations by renowned New York pop artist James Rizzi. Anyway, Rinspeed, Frank M. Rinderknecht 's latest work Bamboo Concept makes his sun rise on the creatures of metal engineering in the Geneva Motor Show, whose sole purpose is to never touch anything of other than black asphalt. Yes, it's a taste of summer. A taste of salt and sand, ease and lightness in the southern latitudes. It recalls the seventies, in the south of France, Saint-Tropez. Its colors range from salmon to lobster and yellow, glittering in the sunlight, directed perfect for color and glue repair specialized ("StickerFix") AkzoNobel. And you'd expect to find Brigitte Bardot driving with Playboy Gunther Sachs beside her on the way to Tahiti Beach.

But at the same time, says the car in the future with innovations such as intelligent display communication rather than a grill and a bag of roof, which also serves as protection for the beach. Yes, the sun and a fun car to blow the roof!

Anyone would think that this is simple retro design underestimates the head of the central design Swiss. It reinterprets the references of the car to the old time and develops in the future. He plays with the human desire to return to the roots, often coupled with the desire to be in harmony with creation. This makes electric drives, mobile equipment also can be folded to two wheels for the last "mile" is a must. More than any Rinspeed boss knows how to play the strong emotions and dreams beyond the macho power allocation. This is the root cause Rinderknecht considered a visionary by many of the car.

Rinderknecht's latest creation - jointly developed and built by engineering companies and Switzerland 4erC ESOR - looks like a golf cart for adults, at first sight. But it offers a magnificent fireworks of innovation and design. This successful combination is most evident in the roof covered with inflatable Tecnotex developed by the Swiss company. It is covered with water resistant "Chock Skai Neptun" coated nano Hornschuch provided by the Company. It protects the interior from the morning dew is possible. Nothing but air ready to design in two sealed its rigidity. Everything off the ceiling is decorated with a giant beach stage Rizzi, the interior is refined by visionary Schoeller Bregenz spinning with real bamboo yarn. Without a doubt, going to the beach with this mattress easily overshadow any folding top, no matter how elegant and instant conversation with your beach chair neighbors.

In any case, Rinspeed Bamboo is the car assembly sun and fun for the outgoing communicator. Personal messages to people near the vehicle are displayed in the innovative "Identiface". In this section of the screen, developed by a subsidiary of Daimler in Stuttgart MBtech, replacing the grill, which is mostly redundant electric vehicles anyway. Thanks to its connectivity to the Internet "Identiface" you can see the Facebook pages of the occupants, news from around the world, the manufacturer's logo or an offer for a trip from A to B. engineering services provider Helveting supported by Zurich Versicherung custom developed "Bamboo Community" platform. The platform also offers other convenient features focused on networks, social sustainability and optimum driving performance.

In combination with the famous color-changing "Rizzi Bird" spin bar (green = I'm alone, blue ='m in a festive, orange = I need a break), creates a whole new way of communicating Automotive beyond deafening noise of the attacks. "Rizzi Bird" rather than flip the bird.

A simple but very elegant interior of the Rinspeed Bamboo. All the Name: Bordeaux-red sides of the bench is decorated with the logo "Bamboo" and "Rizzi Bird" Weaver woven bamboo spiral Zurich Weisbrod. The central support surfaces are decorated with drawings Rizzi, and is made of high-performance breathable material Synthetik "Laif". And both rear seats are inflatable, and stored in two aluminum cases, an open cargo bed. You guessed it - they can take to the beach.

Purist range takes the form of a giant breadbox - and a great cover plastic polymer fabric supplied by the manufacturer Ticona - opens fashion breadbox reveals control elements and a futuristic VDO screen. Right side of the dashboard houses a seven-inch Tablet PC, the HTC station "Flyer" coupling. Times with Tablet PCs, smart phones, and residents to ensure the Bamboo Rinspeed and its passengers are always connected to the world. In the long term "bread box" lined with green border Harman JBL cutting-edge design. The world's leading premium sound systems and infotainment focusing on the entertainment system scalable connectivity and the "Aha Radio" application. And in the middle of the hole thrones is the high-voltage electric heater Eberspaecher catem German supplier. Otherwise, start Bamboo Rinspeed boxcutter. Typically Swiss.

With all that life carefully packed technical specifications underlying Rinspeed Bamboo is easily overlooked: the four four-seater is equipped with an electric motor group Frage German (German E-Car) with 54 kW. This high torque motor "in Germany" 1090-kg car accelerates to a top speed of 120 km / h. Lightweight design is doing its part: The steel frame with horizontal shock absorbers carry a rugged composite combined with the use of plastic polymers. Henkel provides structural foam and sealants and adhesives. All this rests on 17 "wheels AEZ three-spoke painted aluminum inserts and ecological Goodyear" EfficientGrip "Energy Conservation tires 17". And range? Battery capacity is enough for 105 km - so much for a fun car for short distances between the hotel, beach and restaurant visits in the evening.

Speaking of the staff: Rinderknecht has also partnered with energy giant RWE, which the station "smart" shows how to load a specialist in innovative infrastructure addresses the issue of e-mobility. Advanced Charger communicates with the car through all boundaries.

And what effects Rinspeed Bamboo is in Geneva? "Bamboo", press the reset button on the head observer, opening the mind to a new way of thinking about cars. Presents a simple, clean lines, nothing is superfluous - at its most pure aesthetic. Close your eyes and you'll be cruising through the pine forests and fields of lavender in your mind. A small car made from beautiful beaches and resorts on the planet, so that the "Bamboo", a sort of car in the world. No wonder that the vibrant, Frank M. Rinderknecht want to take this opportunity as the figure of the Swiss watch manufacturer CF Bucherer, and thinks out loud on mass production. Rinderknecht only say: "Yes, there have been constructive discussions for some time a number of potential producers." It may be safe, a consulting firm AT Kearney has been Dusseldorf concepts of production and business for mass production box.

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UC Rinspeed Concept [Reviews]

Rinspeed UC is full of emotions and ideas - which is the signature feature of all concept cars of the Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht, who have added bright spots of light at the Geneva Motor Show for many years. Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht's always a surprise up his sleeve, and this year is no different. Once again, he did what anyone would have expected the young prodigy known in the past for his affinity for powerful machines: He built a small car. But that's not all: for the first time in the long history of its concept cars from the car and the Swiss central concept was developed not only a vehicle, but a concept of mobility. The beautiful two-seater with an electric motor and called by the Rinspeed UC means "traveler." But the biggest surprise is that the UC Rinspeed has been designed to be ready for mass production ahead. The little speedster is less than 2.

60 meters long and is designed to help avoid traffic jams in city centers. Meanwhile, an advanced car loading will add the ability to cover long distances by train, comfortable, no traffic jams and stress free.

The goal is to create a new mobility concept, which combines individual ownership car and public transport. With a transverse load system allows custom railcars for loading and unloading of a large number of UC Rinspeed vehicles at the same time and in a very short period of time. The trains are booked and reserved online directly from the vehicle. Harman International to remain a 3G Internet access and great sound on wheels. VoIP2Car technology offers IP telephony, video chat, video conferencing, email and many more features Rinspeed UC.

Integrated charging stations on board custom motor coaches arrive at their destination at UC Rinspeed the battery is fully charged most of the region. During the train ride, motorists can visit the restaurant using a train of rail services, or to spend time in their cars in peace.

With this mobility concept Rinspeed elegant around the obstacle of limited use so far has kept many interested parties to turn to zero-emission vehicles. By Frank M. Rinderknecht he sees: "I can make more efficient use of my time than spending it works on a highway boring I'd rather visit the restaurant train or retirement to work in my car .." The visionary Switzerland is already in negotiations with the railways on its new international concept of mobility.

Anyone who puts the eyes of an elegant high-tech bubble for the first time reminded of the Fiat Topolino in the '30s and '50s. This is a lovely car design. Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht: "Rinspeed UC is a new and very emotional, a web-based car in the world is intertwined personal and public transportation in a reasonable way we want to create a community of people who are open to the new definition of mobility.."

As in previous years, the concept car was built by Swiss engineering ESOR. The light vehicle produces 130 Nm of torque, has a top speed of 120 km / h and has a range of 105 km. It's more than enough for most of the traffic in urban areas. Statistics show that in Europe, 82 percent of all trips to cover distances of less than 60 km - distance by car is undoubtedly the vast majority of all traffic individually.

Rinspeed at UC also includes a series of specifications: Flying Farewell, hello joystick force feedback. The new joystick technology provided by German electronics expert Rafi. Rinderknecht says: "Forget everything you learned about the game controllers so far Finally, this system offers improved steering feel and feedback on the road .." The car went through the unity of space, a drive-by-wire technology, developed by Paravan, one of the main vehicles of Handicap. Rinspeed and its partners was to manage the challenges surrounding the electric-drive system: lithium-ion batteries are Li-Tec Battery in Germany, a joint venture between Daimler AG and Evonik. A train for an efficient and reliable expert Absa charger, external battery charger is available in place of ABB Sécheron. Axpo Holding is yet another energy company, working with Rinspeed for this project.

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IChange Rinspeed Concept [Reviews]

The Swiss Rinspeed Rinspeed iChange automatic power presents the concept, the first car in the world that the body adapts to the number of passengers on board. For the Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht the vehicle is more than a clever concept car. "The concept of Rinspeed iChange is a symbol of the fundamental changes in the automotive industry is suffering in the world. And it is clear that only companies that will survive innovative solutions to meet the demands of a new era of car" The seer is convinced Rinderknecht that the day of the energy giants are coming to an end ". The concept is a iChange Rinspeed signal a future change in overall personal mobility, we must be prepared to face these challenges with new ideas .."

Within seconds a streamlined sports car turns into a comfortable car with enough room for three. The trick: With the push of a button on the back of the car tear magic happens. "We designed and built an extremely flexible vehicle. We have made issues of flexibility and the evolution of energy demand to its logical conclusion." The result is a streamlined car, lightweight, zero emission energy significantly reduced.

The basic idea behind the concept "Rinspeed iChange: The energy demand of a vehicle depends mainly on its weight, the type of engine you use, and its aerodynamic properties. The engineering services company which is traditionally based Rinspeed cars ESOR concept built a very light car weighing just 1,050 kg. To drive the car, the Swiss experts have opted for an electric motor. The idea of ​​pop-up late in the rear has been designed taking into account the size effect Aerodynamic fuel plays.

While other cars always carrying around the outside that can accommodate swollen up to seven passengers, even if they are simply carrying out a single soul, iChange Rinspeed concept features an organ of adaptation. The driver was transported in a car with a teardrop-shaped aerodynamic properties that provides optimal power consumption and minimal. If more than one person to be transported back to the expansion provides space for two passengers. Due to weight gain and no longer increases the optimal aerodynamic power consumption - but only for the time passengers are actually on board.

The energy for the electric motor comes from lithium-ion batteries that are available in two different configurations of the battery to carry out short and long distance. The electric motor produces 150 kW iChange Rinspeed concept, capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of 220 km / h. The sprint from rest to 100 km / h in just over four seconds. This impressive performance is made possible by using a six-speed pre-select the auto gearbox Subaru Impreza WRX. The central research department of Siemens AG (Corporate Technology, CT) has provided technology integration for motor / generator, electronics and interface for connecting the battery. Siemens has been a world leader in energy technologies and systems with the pioneers of the economic concepts of electric propulsion systems. Their products cover the entire value chain of power, from generation to distribution to consumption. The gearbox and transmission are lubricated with oil-eco-Motorex.

Extent of light 17 "and 18" forged wheels with aerodynamic covers are supplied by light alloy wheels AEZ specialists. Pirelli P Zero tires, size 215/40-17 front and 245/40-18 rear sizes offer the optimum grip.

A first date reveals about the concept car has no doors. All the electrical section of the roof of the car is only 1.03 meters high tilts forward to allow passengers to board. Nor are the mundane things like a key. Their role is filled by an Apple iPhone, which also controls the most important vehicle functions. The iChange Rinspeed concept is radically different from standard cars in every detail: the heart of the concept car is the next generation launch of Harman / Kardon information and entertainment system. The system uses an Intel processor technology ensures innovative power consumption low. The same is true for the audio system, Harman / Kardon high efficiency. This revolutionary technology meets the highest demands in sound quality, weighs less than conventional systems and at the same time using only a fraction of the energy. This opens the door to a new level of energy efficiency.

The wool used in the interior has been refined in the high-tech Schoeller wool with the state of the art processes. The wool is spun and died in accordance with the highest standards of eco. It gives an extremely extravagant atmosphere of Rinspeed Concept iChange, looks great and is sensitive to touch. Competence partner Strahl + Hess transformed this natural product in a remarkable interior. Its nature and materiality of the surface are combined to create a symbiosis of the air shell, firmness and foaming. Non-traditional techniques to create unusual surfaces. The seams of the seats are reversed, and the removable seat cushions are adorned with the name of the prototype. XMobile given additional customization services. While textiles can be found in the Concept Rinspeed iChange in their original form in other areas, is the newly interpreted seats and cargo floor using different refinement techniques such as weaving and collection and a combination of both .

Strips of leather alternative suppliers of technical textiles. Seat cushions are replaceable, seemed to alternate between technical textile fabric formed by three-dimensional shapes. This moves the concept of adaptation plans Rinspeed iChange interior as well. Diamond tools, non-slip floor sanding experts provided KGS.

The Swiss Federal Energy (Bundesamt für Energie), supports the project "iChange", an innovative research and development. The solar panels on top and sides and roof to provide electricity for the fan to maintain the temperature of the Rinspeed concept iChange comfortably low in the hot summer days. Sharp solar panels to recharge the batteries will also be environmentally friendly.

The Rinspeed Concept iChange Rinderknecht, a Bucheres FC fans watch wearer and his partner once again wants to give food for thought for the automotive industry. The Swiss automotive visionary. "If we want to preserve our individual mobility in the future, we must rethink the car in its entirety, without taboos, especially, we have to take environmental aspects into consideration." And finally everyone personally answer the same questions: Am I willing to change me, and can "I change?

The orientation of the navigation system is also very environmentally friendly: The system calculates the maximum power saving route and displays instructions for realistic 3D. Eberspächer Group Esslingen, Germany is world leader in the hot car. Specifically for Eberspächer "iChange" project developed for measuring electric and heating fuel. Both systems are targeted at specific needs and conditions of electric vehicles.

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Rinspeed SQuba Concept [Reviews]

Thirty years after the filming of the movie "The Spy Who Loved Me" hit the silver screen Rinspeed sQuba is the first car that can actually "fly" underwater.

Zumikon - "sank again, James!" If the situation gets too hot for the secret agent is going to go underground -. Or under water So demonstrated impressively by Roger Moore in "The Spy Who Loved Me" in 1977, when it sank beneath the waves in a sleek vehicle moments before seemed to be an ordinary car, the only problem. The scene never really happened, it was an animation.

Rinspeed sQuba in the world the first real submersible car, the fake movie becomes reality for visitors of the Geneva Motor Show (6-16 March 2008). Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht (52) is known for his extraordinary automotive creations. Recognized James Bond enthusiast and Swiss automobile visionary kept revisit this in mind, the scene over and over again: "For thirty years I tried to imagine how it could be possible to build a machine that can fly under water Now we have made this dream reality.. "

And this submerged stable flight at a depth of 10 meters that sets Rinspeed sQuba except for military vehicles. While the latter can go under water, they are limited to driving slowly over the submerged ground. Rinderknecht: "It is certainly not an easy task to make a car watertight and pressure resistant enough to be maneuverable in the water The real challenge was to create a submersible car that moves like a fish in water .. "

It should also be a sports car that became a dream of diving facilities ESOR Swiss engineering specialist. As a first step the combustion engine was removed and replaced by several electric motors. Three engines are on the back. A range of propulsion on land, the other two screws to drive the vehicle under water. They are supported by two powerful jets of front discs seabob that "breathe" through rotating grids SA Genion (for opening and closing the water intake). The rotating outlet jets were designed to be extremely light and resistant to back using high-tech nano materials, carbon nanotubes call.

It is a safe bet that the Rinspeed sQuba steal the show from any beauty 'Baywatch' on the beach. And easily, too: You drive the car into the water and floats. So, until you crack the door to let in the water as soon as Rinspeed sQuba will start on the way to the underwater world. The residents breathing air comes from an integrated tank of compressed air that divers know scuba diving. Rinderknecht: ".. For security reasons, we have built the vehicle in an open car so that passengers can exit quickly in an emergency cottages equipped to open the door might be impossible" But security was not the only reason for choice of an open-top design features a number of just two cubic meters of air the vehicle weight would increase by two tons reject unwanted buoyancy, the Rinspeed sQuba March mobility of a turtle (!). Rinspeed sQuba surfaces automatically without residents.

It is even able to run the country independently, thanks to a sophisticated laser sensor system from the Hamburg company Ibeo - without using the driver or passenger.

Power is supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Rinderknecht: "'sQuba' is a zero-emission car as documented by the rotating license plate behind. Production does not exhaust emissions. Switzerland is one of the pioneers in the world in the field of hydropower." SQuba of 'filling station is the water tank. "It's no surprise that the vehicle features powerful yet energy-saving LED lighting technology.

Elements of 3-D sheet with embossed fish and sharkskin patterns from Wetzel Processing Group and add visual effects and speed Hornschuch abroad. With the style elements create a harmonious velvety Foliatec white matte appearance.

For shore leave the Rinspeed sQuba relies on a stainless coil-over suspension from KW automotive and Pirelli tires mounted on large-made forged lightweight AEZ wheels in 17 - and 18 inches in diameter. But Rinspeed sQuba is really comfortable in the water. To make people feel at home there, and innovators to saltwater resistant interior from the Strahl + Hess offers a real mother of pearl trim and diamond-plated non-slip messages from KGS Diamond, normally used in high technology abrasives. After all, 'diamonds are a girl's best friends. "Cluster high-tech VDO instrument and controls create a futuristic ambiance and allow controlling all vehicle functions even under water.

Frank M. Rinderknecht and his partners - including the fleet specialist LeasePlan - have created a truly unusual vehicle and the process is thought of everything. Even the Motorex lubricants used in the 'sQuba "are biodegradable. For Rinspeed boss that is a duty of care arising from conviction: "'sQuba' lets me be one of the elements and lets me immerse myself in new and fascinating world - with Q factor E 'our duty to protect this world in which we are guests in the best of our ability. "It is not, Miss Moneypenny - James could not say himself better looking sporty Swiss precision chronograph CF Bucherer Eau la la -. Shaken, not stirred.

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