KTM Quake has been developed by Enrico Vettorato from Italy. The first thing anyone would notice about is the super stylish, sleek and trendy body. Clearly aimed at a much younger audience the KTM Quake represents a completely original approach to automobile design. It features not only a striking asymmetrical body and multi-component wheels, it also has a unique propulsion system which uses the principle of piezoelectric. Piezoelectricity describes the ability of some materials (notably crystals like quartz and certain ceramics) to generate an electric current when compressed. The four 60 hp electric motors are housed within the wheels of the Quake to help evenly distribute the weight, and free up space within the bodywork for other components. It is a two-seater and very light-weighted and helps to keep the power consumption to its minimum yet not hamper the overall performance. The stylish and organice asymmetrical bodywork of the Quake is made from natural coconut fibre that are blended with natural dyes before being moulded into the shape. The interiors of the design are as cool with the doors opening in opposite directions. Instead of a conventional round steering wheel the driver is given a futuristic aircraft-yoke style steering wheel. While there would be some hurdles in getting the technology upgraded enough to power a car, in theory with development and testing it could be used as a propulsion source. Vettorato estimates that the technology could be available by 2020. And with its unique technology and ideas, the Quake has indeed been designed for the year 2020.

Topics: Transport Tags: on October 14, 2009

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