Isetta .. Italian-designed microcar

Iso Isetta

 

The car originated with the Italian firm of Iso SpA. In the early 1950s the company was building refrigerators,
motor scooters and small three-wheeled trucks. Iso's owner, Renzo Rivolta, decided to build a small car for mass distribution.
By 1952 the engineers Ermenegildo Preti and Pierluigi Raggi had designed a small car that used the motorcycle engine of the Iso Moto 200 and
named it Isetta—an Italian diminutive meaning little ISO.

The Isetta caused a sensation when it was introduced to the motoring press in Turin in November 1953,it was unlike anything seen before.
Small (only 2.29 m (7.5 ft) long by 1.37 m (4.5 ft) wide) and egg-shaped, with bubble-type windows, the entire front end of the car hinged outwards to allow entry.
In the event of a crash, the driver and passenger were to exit through the canvas sunroof. The steering wheel and instrument panel swung out with the single door, as this made access to the single bench seat simpler.
The seat provided reasonable comfort for two occupants, and perhaps a small child. Behind the seat was a large parcel shelf with a spare wheel located below. A heater was optional, and ventilation was provided by opening the fabric sunroof.

Power came from a 236 cc (14.4 cu in), 7.1 kW (9.5 hp) split-single two-stroke motorcycle engine.The engine was started by a combination generator-starter known as Dynastart. A manual gearbox provided four forward speeds and reverse. A chain drive connected the gearbox to a solid rear axle with a pair of closely spaced 25 cm (10 in) rear wheels. The first prototypes had one wheel at the rear, but having a single rear wheel made the car prone to roll-overs,[citation needed] so the rear wheel layout was changed to two wheels set 48 cm (19 in) apart from each other. This narrow track eliminated the need for a differential. The front axle was a modified version of a Dubonnet independent front suspension. The Isetta took over 30 seconds to reach 50 km/h (31 mph) from rest. Top speed was only about 75 km/h (47 mph). The fuel tank held only 13 litres (3.4 US gal; 2.9 imp gal). However, the Isetta would get somewhere between 5.6 l/100 km; 42 mpg‑US (50 mpg‑imp) and 4.0 l/100 km; 58 mpg‑US (70 mpg‑imp) depending on how it was driven.[citation needed] In 1954, Iso entered several Isettas in the legendary Mille Miglia where they took the top three spots in the economy classification. Over a distance of 1,600 km (1,000 mi) the drivers achieved an average speed of over 70 km/h (43 mph). In view of its maximum speed, which was just 15 km/h (9 mph) higher, this was an almost incredible figure. However, despite its initial success, the Isetta was beginning to slip in popularity at home. This was mainly due to renewed competition from Fiat with its 500C model.

Renzo Rivolta wanted to concentrate on his new Iso Rivolta sports car, and was extremely interested in doing licensing deals. Plants in Spain and Belgium were already assembling Isettas and Autocarros using Italian made Iso components. BMW began talking with Rivolta in mid-1954 and bought not just a license but the complete Isetta body tooling as well. Rivolta did not stop with licensing the Isetta to BMW. He negotiated similar deals with companies in France and Brazil.

After constructing some 1,000 units, production of the Italian built cars ceased in 1955, although Iso continued to build the Isetta in Spain until 1958.
In addition to the Iso Isetta vettura described above, Iso also built the Autocarro, a commercial version with full-width rear axle. The Autocarro was offered in several body styles, a flatbed pickup, enclosed truck, a tilt-bed, or even a fire engine, although some of these might not have been sold.[17] The Autocarro was an extremely popular type of vehicle in Italy, and numerous manufacturers produced some variant of the type. Iso had previously produced a motorcycle-type Isocarro. The Iso Autocarro was larger than most, with its four-wheel layout, conventional rear axle with differential and leaf springs, and a large tubular frame. It could carry a 500 kg (1,100 lb) load. The name Isetta Autocarro was also used. It is thought that more than 4,000 Autocarros were built.

Bajaj Qute (RE60 Small Car) Bajaj Auto Names New RE60 Quadricycle

 Bajaj Qute (RE60 Small Car) Bajaj Auto Names New RE60 Quadricycle 

Bajaj Qute - a new age vehicle - Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Qute (RE60 Quadricycle) Specs, Price, Pics

Small cars feels more like a futuristic view of the automobile industry, with most of the manufacturers planning or testing some sort of a tiny hybrid vehicle which plays an environment friendly role in the upcoming societies. Nano, as we all know can be called as the leader of the revolution, making most of the people of India think once of buying it for their and the environment's benefit. Small cars are not just less polluting but they are also space savers and pocket friendly.

As per the current scene in the market, the situation is not on their side and they are facing a lot of problems due to lack of technology and some serious safety issues. Bajaj has finally launched the RE60 Quadricycle for export purpose and the official name is QUTE. Yes, Bajaj Qute is not available in India for now as the company awaits the Supreme Court verdict on the RE60 (Qute). For now, it will be manufactured in India and will be exported to 16 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

The car or more typically saying, the quadricycle comes with a tall boy design. The car looks more like an animated toy character when seen in pictures whereas the test mule spotted was looking perfect according to its class of work. Small wheels with nearly square arches are seen when viewed from the sides and the front has a small bonnet with the Qute badging on it. The bumper on the car will be available in black and body colored option, out of which the black one makes the car look more like a real life element.

Bajaj Qute is powered by a water-cooled DTSi, 4-valve, triple spark petrol engine, which develops maximum power of 13 BHP @ 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 19.6 NM @ 4000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission. The company claimed mileage figure of Qute is 36 kmpl and top speed of the quadricycle is 70 kmph.Dimensions & Weight Overall length of Bajaj Qute is 2752 mm, width is 1312 mm, height is 1652 mm and the kerb weight of the car is said to be 400 kg. For easy manoeuvrability the turning radius of the quadricycle is 3.5 metres.

The seating capacity of Bajaj Qute is 4 with seating layout of 1 + 3 (driver + 3 passengers). It is a very good, economical and safe alternative to auto-rickshaws and Qute will be officially launched in India after permission is given by the Supreme Court.

The braking is controlled by drum brakes on all the wheels whereas the suspension has not yet been disclosed by the manufacturers. The braking power would not be excellent as cost cutting will affect its overall ride quality. The noise cancellation and other comfort terms would only be known after its launch in India and its safety is the only reason for its delay of launch from the described time. It had a poor roof structure, making it unsafe for everyday use and government has asked the manufacturer to resolve the flaw and again apply for the manufacturing license.

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Auto Android 2015

Android Auto is a smartphone projection standard developed by Google to allow mobile devices running the Android operating system version 5.0 ("Lollipop") and later to be operated in automobiles through the dashboard's head unit. Android Auto was announced on June 25, 2014, at Google I/O 2014. The Android Auto mobile app was released on March 19, 2015.

                                      

The standard offers drivers control over GPS mapping/navigation, music playback, SMS, telephony, and web search; both touchscreen and button-controlled head unit displays will be supported, although hands-free operation through voice commands is emphasized to ensure safe driving. Compatible apps include Google Maps, Google Play Music, MLB at Bat, Spotify, Songza, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn.

                                                               

While the official Android Auto website does list most car manufacturers as supporting Android Auto, many vehicles which are released for the 2015 and 2016 model years do not officially support it just yet.

                                             

Android Auto is part of the Open Automotive Alliance, which was announced on January 6, 2014, and is a joint effort with 28 automobile manufacturers and mobile tech supplier Nvidia. In May 2015, Hyundai became the first manufacturer to offer Android Auto, making it available first in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Customers may update their current 2015 Sonata at a dealership or via self-service starting June 16, 2015

                                           

Hudson Motor Car

The Hudson Motor Car Company 
They made Hudson and other brand automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, from 1909 to 1954.

The name "Hudson" came from Joseph L. Hudson, a Detroit department store entrepreneur and founder of Hudson's department store, who provided the necessary capital and gave permission for the company to be named after him.

1910 Hudson Model 20 Roadster                            1917 Hudson Phaeton                                  1929 Hudson Model R 4-Door


In 1932, Hudson began phasing out its Essex nameplate for the modern Terraplane brand name. The new line was launched on July 21, 1932, with a promotional christening by Amelia Earhart. For 1932 and 1933, the restyled cars were named Essex-Terraplane; from 1934 as Terraplane, until 1938 when the Terraplane was re-named the Hudson 112. Hudson also began assembling cars in Canada, contracting Canada Top and Body to build the cars in their Tilbury, Ontario, plant. In England Terraplanes built at the Brentford factory were still being advertised in 1938.


        1927 Hudson Super Six                                  1931 Hudson 4-Door Sedan                                             1934 Hudson Eight


In 1936, Hudson revamped its cars, introducing a new "radial safety control" / "rhythmic ride" suspension which suspended the live front axlefrom two steel bars, as well as from leaf springs. Doing this allowed the use of longer, softer leaf springs ("rhythmic ride"), and prevented bumps and braking from moving the car off course.



1938 Hudson 112                                            1939 Hudson Country Club                         1941 Hudson Coupé 


In 1948, the company launched their "step-down" bodies, which lasted through the 1954 model year. The term step-down referred to Hudson's placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame; riders stepped down into a floor that was surrounded by the perimeter of the car's frame. The result was not only a safer car, and greater passenger comfort as well, but, through a lower center of gravity, an extremely well-handling car. In time almost all US automakers would embrace it as a means of building bodies.

1947 Commodore Eight Convertible                 1949 Hudson Commodore                            1952 Hudson

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   Hudson Motor Cars, a history with a spotlight on 1936. Hudson merged with Nash to form AMC.

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wheeled vehicles

Three wheels on an antique

Cugnot's steam wagon

The design of the Cugnot Steam Trolley

Thousand thousand years ago, humans invented the wheel. Form that day trying to use it to do day to day work easily. From the beginning people want to create a wheeled vehicles. you can see some manual and stream vehicles made in first generation.

Benz Patent-Motorwagen, first built in 1885

The second Marcus car of 1888