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Toy-Like Eco Cars

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The UC Rinspeed Combines Car, Train and Web

— February 18, 2010 — Autos
Swiss company Rinspeed has developed a new concept car known as 'Urban Commuter' (UC) that combines car, train and web. UC is a two seater car that covers long distances by custom railcars. Train passages can be booked directly from the car via 3G internet connection.

UC is a lightweight car that produces 130 Newton meters of torque and with an operating range of 105 km and it reaches a top speed of 120 km per hour.

UC's technical features include a force-feedback joystick replacing the traditional steering wheel and a crystal tank lid from Swarovski which covers the 230-volt plug.

UC is a complete eco-friendly car powered by lithium-ion batteries from Li-Tec-Battery of Germany.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-modal Transportation - Incorporating different modes of transportation to create a more efficient and sustainable travel experience, such as Rinspeed's UC car that combines car, train and web.
2. Integration of Technology and Transportation - Connecting users to various modes of transportation and booking systems through advanced technology such as 3G internet connection and force-feedback joystick as seen on Rinspeed's UC.
3. Eco-friendly Transportation - Designing transportation solutions that are environmentally conscious and powered by sustainable sources, such as the lithium-ion batteries used in Rinspeed's UC.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Developing new car concepts that incorporate features such as multi-modal transportation and advanced technology to create a more efficient and sustainable driving experience, as seen with Rinspeed's UC.
2. Transportation - Exploring innovative ways to integrate different modes of transportation and advanced technology to improve the overall travel experience, such as Rinspeed's UC car that combines car, train and web.
3. Battery Technology - Creating innovative and sustainable battery solutions for use in the transportation industry to power eco-friendly vehicles such as Rinspeed's UC car that is powered by lithium-ion batteries from Li-Tec-Battery of Germany.
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