Ronn Motors from Texas have developed the Scorpion, a supercar that will scoot 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve 40 mpg. The company has built the controversial hydrogen hybrid system (or hydrogen injection, or Water4Gas or HHO system) into what appears to be a true production car. Not only that, the car looks, well, stunning as well. The development and production of this car will validate the functionality of hydrogen hybrids, and could also spur a broader public interest and recognition of the technology

The Maybach 57 goes a step further in ensuring you feel like royalty when you ride the car, all the chrome trim rudiments in the vehicle interior are gold-plated with a wafer-thin layer of genuine 24-carat gold. The Maybach mobile office system includes mobile Internet access. A printer can also be included in the package should the customer require it. Wireless Bluetooth technology allows the car owner’s laptop to be integrated on board. While working on it, the computer can be placed on one of the fold-down tables between the rear seats, and when not in use, it can be stowed away in a multifunction compartment on the back of the seats.

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Concept Car Embryo is powered by fuel cells which uses clean fuels like hydrogen. It is completely ecological as it is made of recyclable aluminum and silicon materials used mostly for interior elements. Design wise, it looks like an organism, however safety wise too, it derives the same thought. Soft material is used for exterior while inside it has a protective layer to absorb the impact and keep the passengers safe. The safety system also acts as a communicating system for information like speed, distance etc. and if necessary auto pilot also reacts to avoid possible accidents. With all these safety and design features it surely is a winner in robotic era.More info on Tuvie

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Citroën’s C-Métisse concept will be among the smorgasbord of automotive eye-candy on offer at this year’s Festival of Speed at Goodwood. The appearance will be the first in the UK for the 155mph supercar which debuted at the Paris Motor Show in 2006.

Marked by front and rear gull-wing doors and an “aviation-style” cockpit, the C-Métisse is powered by a 208bhp V6 HDi diesel engine along with two separate electric motors on the rear wheels which enable a top speed of 155mph, reach 0-62mph in just 6.2 seconds and produce 400Nm of torque, whilst retaining exceptional fuel economy (45 miles per gallon on the combined cycle) and low-emissions (174g/km of CO2). The hybrid drive train also enables the concept car to run in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mode.

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TVA Gazelle tilting 4-wheeler is a car which is not at all wider or heavier with an ability to tilt for stability around the corners. The Australian inventor Philip James has designed this vehicle that will make well over 100 mpg with the help of the vehicle design. Its steering wheel is totally isolated from the front wheels because of Gazelle’s radical new steering and handling system.

Tilting 3- and 4-wheelers like the Carver, Phiaro and Venture are a step in the right direction, says James, but they still can’t offer total stability because the steering is still directly connected to the steering wheel - so when traction is lost or the vehicle goes to topple under cornering forces, the driver is completely responsible for any corrective action; a fundamental issue with any vehicle that uses direct steering control.

James’ solution is simple yet revolutionary - his narrow, 4-wheel TVA Gazelle concept cars connects the steering wheel directly and exclusively to the vehicle’s tilt angle. The front wheels are effectively then completely free to dynamically respond to the vehicle’s momentum and inertia, turning into the lean all by themselves and maintaining exceptional stability in corners. This cue vehicle seems like a dream come true for all those who are fed up of rising traffic on roads.

The M-112 is an urban concept car prototype design by Ignacio Garcia might be a good start. As part of the EcoCustom Team that took part in the last Shell Eco Marathon 2008 in France, the Spanish designer set out to prove that super-duper small car design does not have to be comical or embarrassing. Now if they can work out their engine woes, they might see a tiny little trophy for their efforts.