5 Incredible Transforming Concept Vehicles

Posted By Laura K. Cowan On July 8, 2011 @ 12:27 pm In automotive,Green Transportation | 2 Comments

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We love concept cars, and lately we have seen a whole slew that not only transform transportation into a more sustainable industry, but they actually transform themselves in the process. Whether it's a chassis that shortens to turn a cruiser into a city car, a boat that can be transfigured into a plane, or a car that morphs into a boat -- we love them all! Here's a peek into out five favorites, including the MAININKI Kakola Concept ^[6], Opel Icona ^[7], VIERIA ^[8], the Jon Salerno Habitat Micro Home ^[9], and the Octuri Yacht Plane ^[10].

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What we love most about these concepts is that they are not only powered by green technology — most of them are EVs or a type of hybrid — but these vehicles look to solve future transportation, global warming, and overpopulation issues while going green. What do you think of these real-life transformers? Let us know in comments!

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[6] MAININKI Kakola Concept: http://inhabitat.com/maininki-concept-car-has-changeable-chassis-length-for-changeable-nordic-climates/

[7] Opel Icona: http://inhabitat.com/water-friendly-opel-icona-concept-car-yacht-is-a-green-solution-for-an-overpopulated-future/

[8] VIERIA: http://inhabitat.com/vieria-michelin-design-challenge-concept-car-cleans-polluted-air/

[9] Jon Salerno Habitat Micro Home: http://inhabitat.com/jon-salernos-habitat-micro-home-uses-a-car-as-an-extra-room/

[10] Octuri Yacht Plane: http://inhabitat.com/party-like-a-prince-in-the-octuri-flying-yacht/

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