2009 IDEA Winners: Transportation
IDEA 2009 Gold Winners
ICON A5 Amphibious Sport Aircraft
The ICON A5 amphibious sport plane was developed in response to the establishment of the Sport Pilot License and Light Sport Aircraft category. Pilots and non-pilots alike appreciate the aircraft’s features, which emphasize the user experience, accessibility, safety and fun. The A5 can fly... [more]
IDEA 2009 Silver Winners
Dobber sound barrier
Dobber is a floating sound barrier designed to reduce low-frequency noise pollution emitted by aircraft during takeoff. It transforms between a flat and an upright position by manipulating buoyancy and balance, which is accomplished by changing the water level in the floating structure. Compared... [more]
IDEA 2009 Bronze Winners
BIXI public bike system concept
In this self-serve bicycle program concept, thousands of bikes will be made available to citizens at strategic locations across Montreal. The bikes will become a new component of the public transportation network, providing a practical, ecological and low-cost alternative to the automobile. The... [more] 
BMW Z4 Roadster
The BMW Z4 updates the classic look of a roadster with modern, flowing lines. The car's proportions are borne out of the long, low-slung engine compartment lid, short overhangs, long wheelbase and large wheels as well as the low seating position near the rear axle. The completely retractable hardtop... [more] 
eROCKIT
The eROCKIT is an electric motorcycle that is driven like a bicycle. The driver's pedaling motions charge the batteries and control the motor, which multiplies the rider's effort by a factor of 50. The faster you pedal, the faster the 12 horsepower electric motor rotates. The high torque of the... [more]
Transportation Category Finalists
BMW Cruize Bike 2009
The BMW Cruize Bike owes its contemporary design to hydroforming (a process first used in automobile manufacturing), which results in frames that are lighter and more durable than conventional ones. Brake and shifter cables are partly routed out of the way inside the frame; the weld seams, which... [more] 
BMW R1200GSM
The R1200GSM is a concept study that proposes a new design language for the BMW R1200GS motorcycle. Its lighter, more agile and faster-looking appearance suggests athleticism. The GSM concept was built as a publicity platform to display and promote the sale of aftermarket parts designed for the... [more] 
El Ranchero
El Ranchero is a cargo bicycle concept that enables users to easily transport themselves and their belongings. The design keeps the familiar ride of a two-wheeled bike, while placing the rear wheel further back for increased storage capacity. A child-specific saddle, handlebars and foot pegs make... [more] 
MINI Cooper Cabrio
The chiseled body surfaces of the MINI Cooper Cabrio gives this convertible an even more powerful, dynamic and mature look than the previous model. The roll bar is almost entirely concealed, producing a silhouette clearly inspired by the legacy of a classic roadster with its roof down. And the... [more] 
Toyota Venza
The Toyota Venza is 70 percent car and 30 percent SUV. It is a five-passenger vehicle that combines many attributes of a sport utility vehicle with the convenience, comfort and performance of a passenger car. It was designed for the growing population of active boomers and offers many interior... [more] 
Truvativ Hammerschmidt
The Truvativ Hammerschmidt is a revolutionary two-speed shifting system for mountain bikes that uses internal planetary gears instead of a front derailer. With the Hammerschmidt, riders can shift under any load and at any speed, including when stopped or coasting. The chain is also much more secure... [more] 
V7 Aircraft Premium Bar Areas
The V7 is the chic integration of a bar area into the signature architecture of V Australia's 777 aircraft. Immediately upon entering the aircraft, passengers are welcomed by the bar's unique features, such as dome lighting, bar stools, sliding window panels, and shelf and under-bar lighting. State-of-the-art... [more] |
