Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Bathrooms Designs In Automobiles

Transport vehicles include automotive, trains, buses, airplanes and ships among others. All these can be divided into two main categories, which are public and private transport. At times, transporting from one place to another takes longer than the normal time, or is expected to take many hours, days, weeks and even months. Therefore, some of the facilities present at homes, schools, work and other establishments are built into these automobiles and especially bathrooms since they are necessary for purposes of hygiene.

The bathroom design largely depends on the type of automobile that is at hand. Bathroom facilities in public transport are often dirtier than those in the private sector. Private transport such as limousines, jets and yachts have been to have luxury facilities completely equipped with tubs, and at times even Jacuzzis.

RV bathroom design

When shopping for RVs, most people are influenced to go for models that offer right amount of dining, sleeping, cooking, storage and a family closet space. Even though, these features are vita, it is also important not to neglect other crucial segments of the RV that can contribute to your overall comfortable experience. For instance, the bathroom is the most under-rated area of the RV. Persons purchasing RVs for the first time ignore new bathroom ideas that are comfortable and stylish, only to realize they spend more time in that room than they actually thought.

The size, layout, location and features of this room should be among the most important considerations when purchasing an RV. Many new RVs have been traded in to dealers, because the owners found the toilet to be inadequate. The most criticized feature of an RV's toilet is it inconvenient location, the poor design of the shower stalls and the lack of storage for the toiletries and other things. In most of the RVs, the bathroom and shower areas have poor design and construction. One popular design is combining the shower and the tub, which requires the user to climb through a small opening while balancing on one foot.

Monday, July 2, 2012

An Environmentally Friendly Concept Car

The BMW i18 concept car is designed for optimum performance and a look that won't soon be forgotten. The sporty exterior is complemented by a powerful engine that provides longer driving range and better mileage. With this vehicle, BMW has truly brought the future to today with forward-thinking and a fresh perspective on engineering. It combines convenience, comfort, and power with a more environmentally-friendly system that is so much in demand.

A plug-in hybrid combines the enhanced electric drive system armed with a high-performing three-cylinder combustion engine that produces 164 kW and 221 lb-ft of torque at the rear. The electric motor uses is a full-capability unit which alone can provide enough power for driving the whole car. The combination of these engines delivers top performance which is preferred in sports car, but with the fuel consumption of a small car; increasing fuel efficiency every single time.

The BMW i8 is not merely a sports car. With its four-seat capacity and high fuel efficiency, it is very practical to use in a daily basis. In a glance, the car creates an impression of power with its dynamic proportions. It has a surging forward appearance that makes it look always ready to go even when the wheels have not turned yet. It puts another contemporary sports car impression in its upward- swiveling doors fixed to the A- pillars. With its style, the principle of aerodynamics is harnessed, allowing the surrounding air to flow through and around the car.