Design takes new energy in new directions. The Nheolis wind turbine generator puts a new twist on alternative energy, a sculptural icon for a sustainable future. The cutaway illustration reveals all the standard makings of a wind turbine: blades, drive shaft, gearbox, brake and generator.
Cutaway of a circular saw powered by a next-generation nanophosphate lithium-ion battery. These batteries are said to recharge in minutes rather than hours, have ten times the life cycle and double the capacity of current rechargable batteries.
Cutaway of the controversial electronic neuromuscular incapacitation weapon blamed for more than 350 deaths in North America. (Source: Amnesty International)
Cutaway illustration of Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot, BigDog showing internal components.
Cutaway of the nacelle of a Bombardier Q400 revealing the turboprop engine and landing gear. This highly efficient aircraft reduces fuel consumption by 30-40% and CO2 emissions by 6,000-8,000 tons annually when it replaces older, lower capacity aircraft.
Hybrid power split device consisting of a high-efficiency four-cylinder internal combustion engine, a continuously-variable transmission and two electric motor/generators. The power split device blends drive power from the engine and motors, and applies it to the wheels.
Ghosted cutaway illustration of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system in a Camry Hybrid.
Cutaway of an 80-foot flybridge motor yacht revealing cabin interior.
Ghosted cutaway illustration of a Saeco Incanto Sirius, a super-automatic espresso and cappuccino machine.
Vector product rendering of Sony Walkman portable CD player. This illustration could be scaled up indefinitely without loss of quality.
