The C1-E features an electric motor and components from the Vectrix scooter company, powered by a lithium-ion battery. Although Vectrix filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, new investors may resurrect the brand. No matter the outcome, BMW hopes the C1-E will demonstrate the viability of an electric powertrain in a safe, urban commuter vehicle.

The BMW C1-E is designed with an emphasis on rider protection with its front-to-back roll bar and energy-absorbing impact material in the nose. C1-E also features a seat-belt for the rider. According to BMW, the scooter is the only motorized single-track vehicle that is exempt from mandatory helmet wearing in almost all European countries

The C1-E design also provides for rider comfort and convenience. The roll cage has mounting points for both a windscreen and a roof to provide wind and weather protection. In addition, there is luggage space behind the rider.

BMW Motorrad developed the C1-E concept as part of the European safety project eSUM, which stands for European Safer Urban Motorcycling. eSUM is a cooperative project between major urban European motorcycling centers and motorcycle manufacturers. The goal of the project is to develop and demonstrate ways to take advantage of the benefits of two-wheeled transportation in easing traffic flow in urban locations, while also increasing the safety of motorcycles and scooters in the city.

The C1-E will remain a concept for now. BMW says that series production is currently not planned but that findings from the project will find their way into other future developments in the field of single-track vehicles.

Conceived for the year 2040, the vehicle features a two-seat layout that can be utilized by a driver and a sailor. The duo will have to work together to position the sail system perfectly to maximize energy efficiency. The seating compartment can be repositioned to balance the vehicle when strong winds try to tilt it.

The vehicle’s onboard systems are supplemented by a solar-powered airship that monitors the vehicle’s performance and assists the driver by relaying the track information. The sustainable drone is equipped with a camera and several sensors that can record the vehicle’s run and its overall performance.

Since the vehicle is designed to run on unconventional sources of fuel, the overall weight had to be minimized. The designer hopes to build the vehicle from lightweight but strong materials, while giving it an aerodynamic shape that minimizes drag and betters the efficiency of the vehicle.

Audi Makaon Speedsailor -  a highspeed sailboat via thedesignblog

The aim of the car is to be a safe and sustainable cars of commutation for urban environments.

Featuring a circular design for easy accessibility, the vehicle integrates controls on the armrest that replicate movements of the drive shell. The concept car combines current infrastructure with developing technologies to produce a relaxed, versatile and social form of traveling in a simple yet practical vehicle. Incorporating drive wheels from a tripod for optimum stability, the futuristic vehicle includes seats facing each other to allow interaction between the commuters.

The aim of this concept car is to be a low cost car, dynamic styling and with a quality construction. Nissan V2G vehicle will be an electric car, and allowing endless opportunities for modification can also be transformed from a low-cost to a luxury vehicle for the rich and trendy.

Nissan V2G vehicle concept via laautoshow

They want to make a navigation system that mimics the friendly expertise of a driving companion who is familiar with both the driver and the city.

Instead of focusing solely on determining routes to a specified waypoint, our system utilizes analysis of driver behavior in order to identify the set of goals the driver would like to achieve. Furthermore, AIDA involves an understanding of the city beyond what can be seen through the windshield, incorporating information such as business and shopping districts, tourist and residential areas, as well as real-time event information and environmental conditions.

Functinalities that gather information about driver preferences additionally help AIDA to behave more intelligently. One mandatory task for AIDA is to predict the destination of the driver as well as the most likely route that he/she will follow. This will in turn allow for useful reactions from AIDA such as proposing route alternatives when something unexpected happens in the predicted route, or providing the right information at the right time (e.g. a fuel warning before passing by a gas station) or even helping save energy.

AIDA project via senseable.mit.edu

A device with global appeal, the module is compatible with “modu mates,” i.e. modu-enabled consumer electronic devices, including PMPs, notebooks and cellphones. With modu now you’ll be able to download and upload files to and from your mobile without any added accessory.

Modu - Modular Mobile Phone via thedesignblog

The body car is an ultra-light aerodynamic body, and have the ability to accelerate 0 to 100km/h in 2.9 seconds, with a maximum speed of 360km/h.

Avatar via tuvie

The glasses are equipped with an attachment piece that literally projects light onto your retina. The light source for the eyepiece comes from a hard drive sized laser generator that you would have to carry on your hip or somewhere on your body.

Retinal Imaging Display (RID) - Glasses to Project Images Directly Into Retina  via singularityhub

Vestige Car Concept for Aston Martin via tuvie

The project name is Yamaha EC-f and is a smart electric commuter bike based on the more staid-looking EC-03 commuter scooter.

The frame of EC-f is build from aluminum,  and is powered by a lithium-ion battery driving a 0.6kWh electric motor. For a simple plug-in recharging, the charger is built into the frame.

Yamaha Tokyo Motor Show via telegraph