Green E Line Skoda Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 29 Desember 2010




 Green E Line Skoda Concept Car

Mobility
for people and clean cars for the environment - these are Škoda's
commitments. Mobility without emissions is the future. "The Skoda
Octavia Green E Line embodies the values of the brand absolutely
perfectly - the vehicle combines the desire for individual mobility with
our environmental goals", said Škoda Auto BOD Chairman Prof. Dr.
Winfried
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Mantide Bertone Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Selasa, 28 Desember 2010




 Mantide Bertone Concept Car

The
Bertone Mantide Concept Car which codenamed "Project M" was created by a
team led by former Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota, who joined
Stile Bertone on December 2008. The aerodynamic design of Bertone
Mantide Concept Car is based on the 2009 Corvette ZR1 and futuristic
design inspired by the aerospace and Formula One worlds.

Mantide
also boasts
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Xenatec Coupé 2010 Maybach a big and luxurious coupé

Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 23 Desember 2010




 Maybach Xenatec Coupé 2010

Built
by the Karosserie Manufaktur Weinsberg – a division of Xenatec Group –
in cooperation with Maybach, the Xenatec is pleased to announce the
launch of Maybach Xenatec Coupé, based on the Maybach 57S.

Created
in 2002, the Maybach is undoubtedly one of the finest cars ever built. A
powerful combination of state of the art technology, superior driving
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Chris Cold concept vehicle art

Diposting oleh Unknown on Selasa, 21 Desember 2010

Chris on deviantart and conceptships.



Keywords: digital car with sunset automobile sci-fi science fiction environmental art illustration design drawings renders by chris cold deviantart portfolio selections a cold dying world wide panoramic high definition art
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EV Charging Stations For The New Generation of Electric Automobiles

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By J. Lloyd Dent

In the beginning, arranging for the charging station installation will be part of the purchasing process of buying your first Electric Vehicle (EV). All approved chargers by the various manufacturers will be compliant with SAE J1772 standards for electric vehicles and electrical connectors.

You won't be able to buy the car unless you are willing to install a charging station your home. Consumers who buy the Nissan Leaf will be required to use their exclusive contractor, AeroVironment, for installation of the home chargers. They may be able to install their own charging equipment if they sign a waiver.

The Chevy Volt will come standard with a 110 volt charger which will allow you to charge directly from your home wall outlet. For Volt customers who prefer to have a 240 V rapid charger installed, SPX service solutions is the exclusive contractor for the installation of their rapid charging station.

There is a big difference in the vehicles range due to the size of their battery packs. Chevrolet considers the Volt to be a hybrid vehicle which can be plugged in. GM describes the car as an extended range EV (electric vehicle) with a smaller battery. The LEAF is strictly electric with a much larger battery pack that is 2-3 times the size of the Volts. The Chevy Volts 16kwh battery will probably only ever use 8 kw of it. The Leaf will contain a 24 KWh battery, but will probably need to use 80-90% in order to increase the battery life. In order to fully charge the LEAF, it will need to be plugged into a 110v outlet for the entire day. It is expected that the cost to install a Level II home charging unit will run about $2,200.

Because the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt are expected to be the first cars which will require the installation of a Level 2 home charger until 2012, it is expected that the demand for home charging units will remain low, unless a surprising number of first owners opt to have the rapid chargers professionally installed.

Now there are a number of companies entering the charging station market. AeroVironment was the first company to devote itself to developing and building Level II home charging units. The reason they won the contract from Nissan was probably because they were the first one with a product to offer. Most of the other companies that are developing and building charging stations focused on industrial units for commercial and municipal installations. However that is changing as the first mass market electric vehicles are finally ready to launch.

Below are the current companies that manufacture Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

ECOtality- ETec

Now called ECOtality North America, ECOtality has been producing electric charging stations for quite a while. Industrial equipment such as forklifts have used electric charging technology for some time. They have used their experience to market the Minit-Charger for both residential and commercial charging applications. The EV Project which is managed by ECOtalty is seeking to install thousands of charging stations over the next year in the 5 states where the EV's will first be released. ECOtality also installs stations made by other manufacturers. ECOtality builds both level I and level II chargers but does not make fast DC charging equipment. ECOtality has recently introduced a new line of commercial and home Level II charging stations. It is believed that the new stations-designed by global industrial design firm, frog design-will help update their conservative image.

SPX

SPX has been selected by Chevrolet to be the exclusive service provider for the purchase and installation of the Chevy Volt 240 Volt rapid home charger. SPX will facilitate every aspect of the purchase and installation of the rapid chargers which will charge the Volt in approximately 4 hours. The SPX team will advise homeowners on the requirements to upgrade their electrical service to accommodate the home charging system and will even assist them in taking the necessary steps to qualify for reduced electric utility rates.

AeroVironment

AeroVironment was chosen to be the exclusive home charging installation contractor for the Nissan LEAF. Even though AeroVironment is mostly known for residential installations, they are one of the few companies that sell both Level II and fast charging DC chargers for commercial use. AeroVironment is a well established company that developed unmanned aircraft for the military for many years. The company was responsible for the charger for the Impact, the precursor to the GM EV1 built in the 1990's. They also developed the charging stations for the EV1, so it is only natural that they would manufacture the new versions of charging stations.

Coulomb Technologies

Coulomb technologies is one of the better known EV charging manufacturers. Coulomb is rapidly building out their membership Charge Point network which will allow their members to pull up to any of their stations and begin charging immediately. Currently most of the 300 stations they have installed are Level I, however they have now begun installing Level II chargers as well.

Clipper Creek

A less well known company, Clipper Creek has been selling chargers for decades. The design of their equipment is not as modern and sleek as some of the newer styles. Their chargers are geared more towards fleet installation rather than residential or businesses. Clipper Creek has made it well known that their products can be installed anywhere. They handle the home charging installations for the Tesla Roadster. These charging stations are meant for Level II charging only and come in a variety of configurations to meet their customers' needs.

General Electric

The newest entrant in the EV charging station market is GE. They just introduced their new Watt Station charger. The first release is meant primarily for commercial installations, but there are plans to introduce a residential version later this year. The Watt Station is known for its attractive design. Legendary designer Yves Behar is the genius behind the sleek style of the Watt Station. It is also the first model that incorporates Wi-Fi smart technology.

PEP Stations

A little known company called PEP has begun working with Ford to build rugged robust charging stations that can handle rough usage. These units are architectural in design with a concrete base and stainless steel top. These units are primarily marketed to commercial and municipal installations. This obscure company has no track record, so their quality remains to be seen. The designers used high quality automotive grade components, so they are built to be robust.

Better Place

Better Place is known for battery switching techniques. They have now begun installation of vehicle charging stations in Israel and Denmark. So far they don't have any plans to sell their units for residential use. We mention them here because they may change their strategy to offer residential charging options.

Leviton

Leviton is a huge and well known electrical supply company. They are along established company with a large number of service technicians. Leviton is including a 10 year warranty on their "Evr-green" home and commercial charging stations. The Leviton Evr-Green charging stations can support both Level I and Level II charging and will integrate with Charge Point charging stations. Leviton has also introduced a standard installation method that is the industry's first pre-wired plug in system for their Level II chargers. This system will enable consumers to make their homes "plug in ready" before they purchase any electric car. This prewired system has a starting price of less than $200, not including installation and is meant to lower installation costs and reduce installation times. The prewired kits are required to be installed by an installer certified by Leviton, but once the system has been installed, the Level II charging station can later be easily added by the consumer.

Currently these are the main players in the electric car charging market place. Only time will tell who will emerge as the market leader and what other new players will join the fray. If you have heard of any other players that are making electric car charging stations, please let me know so that I can include them in this list.

For the most up to date information on EV Charging stations, visit the Electric Vehicle Charging station blog at: http://www.ElectricVehicleChargingStations.org

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J._Lloyd_Dent
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Concept vehicle art by Pascal Eggert

Diposting oleh Unknown on Senin, 20 Desember 2010

iPeg on deviantart.





Keywords: all terrain armored desert snow all wheel drive concept vehicle with gun turret art design automotive render illustrations by from pascal eggert designing firearms for video games in 3d three dimensional guns futuristic automatic weapons
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Mack Sztaba concept vehicle

Diposting oleh Unknown on Senin, 13 Desember 2010

More of mack's work on mackart.ca. Check him on conceptships.



Keywords: concept 3d loader vehicle design work by polish born mack sztaba specializes in concept art but continues to work as a freelance illustrator mainly with digital media concept ships video game studios concept art
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Energo Racer By Paul Hanna Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 08 Desember 2010


 

Energo Racer By Paul Hanna Concept Car





Inspired by the nature, mainly marine animals and the way their efficient bodies cut through the water, designer Paul Hanna has come up with a vehicle concept cars named the “Energo Racer” to take the rider on a wonder ride. Energo Racer Concept Car - Energo Racer By Paul Hanna – One more interesting feature is that the car can be molded to be
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NORI Toyota Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 25 November 2010




 NORI Toyota Concept Car

Toyota
NORI Concept Car Builded on Toyota's leadership role in creating
eco-sensitive vehicles, created by Toyota's Calty Design Research for
the 2010 LA Design Challenge, the NORI Concept is a futuristic
four-seater with a body and chassis integrated into a single lightweight
component made of carbon fiber and seaweed.
The NORI concept challenges us to look
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Aera Concept 2010 Cadillac Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 24 November 2010


 

Aera Concept 2010 Cadillac Concept Car 



This marks the third time that the group from General Motors has won this challenge, giving them the most wins out of all automakers that enter. The Cadillac Aera hit on all areas that the judges were looking for and, despite the futuristic styling, still carries some recognizable lines from Cadillacs of today.


General Motors advanced design
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Energy Efficient Cars

Diposting oleh Unknown on Minggu, 21 November 2010

By Matt Secrist

Many people think that the United States is the only economy that is struggling right now, but this is far from being true. There are many other global economies that are also struggling and are looking for ways to save money as well as be more efficient. With this worldwide awakening to efficiency and environmentalism, it makes sense that people are looking into alternative forms of fuel. There are millions of people that live in the world that are looking to conserve. One of the best ways to save money is through the use of cost-efficient fuel, namely LPG. LPG stands for liquefied petroleum gas and it is a much cleaner fuel that allows people to get better gas mileage as well as extend the life of their engine. LPG Cars have risen in popularity and are continuing to be put in the spotlight as the population sees the major benefits that come from using this alternative fuel source.

One of the main things that has brought LPG so much attention is its price. LPG is much cheaper than your typical oil, and can be bought for almost half of the price. So why wouldn't you go with a fuel that is half the price as well as more efficient? LPG is made from a mixture of butane and propane which puts less stress on your car and also does much less damage to the environment. Because of how many people that commute to work every single day it would makes sense for the general population to start moving towards a cleaner fuel source so that they can preserve our beautiful world and keep their cities clean.

Another pro to going with an LPG car is that most of the time the cars that run this type of fuel are much smaller than the typical American idea of "Bigger is Better". Americans get so caught up in buying huge trucks, SUV's, and vans that they forget how much these vehicles pollute the air. Smaller cars are great because cities are usually are very congested and there are usually a lot more drivers on the road. This way it can be easier to navigate your way around and find parking when you need to.

There are a lot of benefits that come with LPG, and many countries can benefit from them all around the world. Do your research and look more into LPG cars to see how they can be a benefit to you and your family, no matter where you live.

Matt writes articles about LPG Cars in India and for LPG Cars in India.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matt_Secrist
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NT3 Piaggio Hybrid Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Senin, 15 November 2010




NT3 Piaggio Hybrid Concept Car

NT3
is a result of Piaggio Group's innovation and technological
capabilities which - together with a unique design - give life to a four
wheeled, three seater vehicle never before seen on the market inspired
by the basic characteristics of the ape. NT3 is a compact, safe,
flexible, maneuvrable and attractive vehicle as well as being highly
competitive
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Elan Lotus Concept Car - Mid-mounted 4.0-liter V6 engine with 450 PS

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 Elan Lotus Concept Car

 Set
for release during the second half of 2013, the Lotus Elan Concept
Power is provided by a mid-mounted 4.0-liter V6 engine with 450 PS (331
kW / 444 hp) and 465 Nm (343 lb-ft) of toque. It is backed up by a
seven-speed DCT transmission, which enables the 1,295 kg (2,855 lb) car
to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 310
km/h (193
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Ellure Hybrid Nissan Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 11 November 2010




 Ellure Hybrid Nissan Concept Car

 The
Nissan Ellure concept is a four-door four-seater which dedicated
attempt to breathe new life into the dowdy sedan segment and designed to
bring a higher level of progressive and distinctive expression to the
segment – adding passion and emotion to traditional sedan efficiency.

As
an expression of Nissan’s long-term vision for the next generation of
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Minotauro 2020 Lamborghini Concept Car

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 Minotauro 2020 Lamborghini Concept Car

The
designer of the Minotauro, Andrei Avarvarii a student getting a
master’s degree in Milan Scuola Politecnica in Design collaboration with
Lamborghini Chief Designer, Fillippo Perini has come up with a soft
Lamborghini design that features an electric engine and a futuristic
exterior. Dubbed Lamborghini Minotauro, the car is designed light and to
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Urban Luxury Concept Cadillac Hybrid Concept Car

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 Urban Luxury Concept Cadillac Hybrid Concept Car

The
new Cadillac called the Urban Luxury Concept is One of the more unusual
concepts created for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, so called because
of its positioning as "a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury
experience in a diminutive size," according to the brand.

Designed
at GM's North Hollywood Advanced Design Center under the
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Biome 2010 Mercedes-Benz Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 10 November 2010




 Biome 2010 Mercedes-Benz Concept Car

The
designers from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Carlsbad,
California, surprised everyone at the 2010 Los Angeles Design Challenge
with a revolutionary vision. The Mercedes Biome Concept previews an
ultralight vehicle, inspired by nature, that aims for unparalleled
efficiency.

The Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept symbiosis vehicle
is
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X9 BMW Concept Car by Khalfi Oussama

Diposting oleh Unknown on Minggu, 07 November 2010


 

X9 BMW Concept Car by Khalfi Oussama

 

Khalfi car design called the "BMW X9". who is a 18-year old designer from Tunisia. it could be a proposal for a new Batmobile. BMW has seen some rather odd looking cars roll off the production line over the past 10 years, but Khalfi Oussama’s new X9 off-roader concept coupe takes oddball Beemers to a whole new level.






The BMW Concept Car - BMW X9
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M3 BMW Concept Car by Daniel Nikonchik

Diposting oleh Unknown on Sabtu, 06 November 2010


 

M3 BMW Concept Car by Daniel Nikonchik















Designer Daniel Nikonchik has designed BMW M3 concept supercar for 2050 that would enhance ownership status and be equally environmentally friendly too. Daniel Nikonchik’s BMW M3 Concept Car is not only elegant but also technically advanced. The BMW M3 is fitted with new features and innovations that will surely appeal to all car lovers.
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Ghepardo De Tomaso Concept Car

Diposting oleh Unknown on Jumat, 05 November 2010


 
Ghepardo De Tomaso Concept Car


De Tomaso releases new renderings of a future car set to compete with the Mercedes CLS – its called the Ghepardo. The four-door sports cars, Ghepardo, suggests the new concept for future De Tomaso. De Tomaso Concept Car -  Ghepardo New Concept for Future is designed with great respect for the De Tomaso history and design language, and several elements are
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Conceptual vehicles by Timur Mutsaev

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Timur's website portfolio. Timur on conceptships.

















Keywords: video game vehicle concept art by concept artist timur mutsaev entertainment software magazines traditional digital concepts fantasy science fiction sci-fi russian ukranian german game development
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3D concept vehicles by David J

Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 28 Oktober 2010

Cold-Levian on Deviantart. Some ships.







Keywords: three dimensional modeling digital composite render concept truck vehicles locomotive size beast automotive transportation designer david j cold levian futuristic sci-fi video game film movie transport concepts
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Vehicle concepts by Albert Yu

Diposting oleh Unknown on Senin, 25 Oktober 2010

Al Yu Industrial Design concepts. More on conceptships.























Keywords: albert yu al yu automotive design concepts sci-fi industrial design concept art san francisco pasadena art center college of design graduate disney epcot test track attraction amusement park ride designer
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Incepto Sports Cars Concept 2020 By Samir Sadikhov

Diposting oleh Unknown on Sabtu, 23 Oktober 2010


 

Incepto Sports Cars Concept 2020 By Samir Sadikhov



Incepto sports cars concept by Azerbaijani designer Samir Sadikhov has come up with a sportscar concept that combines luxury and performance in a single vehicle. Christened as the Incepto, the concept is a futuristic design study of a two-seater sportscar, designed for the year 2020. Design school is going to be really hard!. Azerbaijani
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Sesto Elemento Lamborghini Concept Car

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Sesto Elemento Lamborghini Concept Car
 


The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept has been presented live at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The name derives from Italian for "sixth element" on the periodic table, carbon--and the Sesto Elemento is described as "a technology demonstrator" constructed for the show to give an idea how the future of Lamborghini will include carbon-fiber construction
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Epine Hybrid Peugeot Concept Car

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Epine Hybrid Peugeot Concept Car



Inspired by Formula One cars and motorcycles, Epine features a whale skeleton, as a tribute to Mother Nature. The concept car was created by Daniel Schumpert. Peugeot Epine was basically a project that was supposed to turn into an environmentally friendly hybrid vehicle, but eventually it turned into a “consumer’s racing car”.




Peugeot Sport Cars Epine
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3D concept vehicles by Gavin Rothery

Diposting oleh Unknown on Kamis, 21 Oktober 2010

Gavin Rothery's portfolio. More work on ships and robots.











Below are vihicle renders from the movie MOON.

















Keywords: 3d three dimensional vehicle concept art model software renders by gavin rothery production set art from the movie moon directed by duncan jones winner of the 2009 award for the best british independent film.
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Ford Fusion Version 2010 - The Winner of the Price of Motor Trend Magazine

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By Georgi Ivanov

Ford Fusion and namely the 2010 version, is the winner of the price - Car of the year, of the Motor Trend magazine. The blue oval model managed to survive among the extremely strong competition, where the rivals against the Fusion were 23 other cars, among which was Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW 7 Series D¸ Mercedes-Benz E-Class. But the company of Ford showed its flexibility in these hard times, providing the car users and the car market with one remarkable car and charming car for the great majority of drivers. The editor-in-chief of Motor Trend magazine - Angus MacKenzie was very pleased with the new version of Ford Fusion and the fact that, this car is competitive with car that are best sellers like Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. He also added that it is not surprising the fact that Fusion entered in the list of 10 top sold cars in the United States.

The new Fusion managed to win the price of the magazine because this model has combined all the things desired from a new model of a car - it has a good quality, it has a good price, it is well-equipped, and there is a possibility for the customer to choose from sport of hybrid modification.

The American Ford Fusion has nothing to do with the car with same name that is selling in Europe. The American sedan is manufactured on the platform of Mazda 6 and the basis engine is four-cylinder petrol unit with volume 2.5 liters. The car could be also found with six-cylinder petrol unit engines with volume 3.0 and 3.5 liters. And as we mentioned early this model of Ford Fusion has also a hybrid version that uses engine with volume 2.5 liters but reduced to 152 hp power there is also a version with electro motor with power of 106 hp. The fuel consumption for the hybrid is about 5.7 liters for 100 kilometers.

In the long 60 year story of the price "Car of the year", models from the Ford factory have been winners 11 times. The magazine chooses each year off road car of the year too and this year the price winner was again Ford but this time Ford F-150.

The new model of Ford Fusion is one remarkable car, it has a great appearance and it also provides the drivers with one flawless driving experience. And further more the tempting price has made this car one of the most preferred in the United States of America for the last year. This time the designers and the engineers from Ford has come up with one great suggestion for all drivers who are looking not only for a good looks of the car, but for great performance and a price that is not so unreachable by the casual car user.

To find out more about the best models offered by Ford, take a look at this article.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Georgi_Ivanov
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Concept vehicle art by Matt Tkocz

Diposting oleh Unknown on Selasa, 19 Oktober 2010

Matt's web portfolio site mattmatters.com. Check Matt on conceptships.




















Keywords: concept automobile transportation car motorcycle vehicle art design by matt tkocz born in rybnik poland in 1986 concept design visual development high definition large format design blog web site
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Concept vehicles from Scott Robertson's book: DRIVE

Diposting oleh Unknown on Rabu, 06 Oktober 2010

Scott's blog drawthrough jr. Scott on concetships and bots. More images from DRIVE. Some of the nicest concept vehicle art I've seen in a while. This book is now on Amazon and will start shipping November 10th at the latest. It's going to be a MONSTER!























Keywords: realistically rendered concept cars trucks vehicles by scott robertson design studio press culver city ca california drawthrough jr blog digital images drawings art from drive book concept vehicle art book
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