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The Inspirations Collection gathers objects, places and ideas worth a closer look, from design and technology to moments that changed what seemed possible.
Vehicle Interiors for New Purposes
While companies continue to do interesting and beautiful vehicle interior concept work, a wide range of new configurations for accommodating vehicle occupants remains to be explored.
BMW R1250 GS Display
Many BMW boxer hours have been logged here at the bivouac, but the 2019 BMW R1250 Adventure represents a serious step forward in development and refinement.
Information Visualization: The Impact of War
Although it has been around for a while, The Fallen of World War II does a remarkable job of visualizing the number of lives lost during the conflict.
Mmmm. Mustard. Tasteful Visual Storytelling
The folks at Mustard have a way of telling stories rich in detail, background facts, and visuals. It is great seeing their work, much of which documents critical moments in mobility. It's great to see educational material this spicy! Pass the Mustard, please!
Millennium Falcon Scale Model
The modeling techniques reflected in this video are pretty impressive. From knowing when to release parts from their moldings to painting and weathering surfaces, several great ways to increase the realism of a model are shown.
Topaz Level 5 Signature Detail
Having had the good fortune to have had several modern vehicles in the bivouac’s collection over the years, one thing is clear. Clear coat technology has undoubtedly improved since its introduction in the 1980s.
Form Follows Function: Camaro LZ-1
The audacity of the Chevy Camaro LZ-1’s design is a strong example of Louis Sullivan’s often-quoted axiom “form follows function.”
Atlas Up and Running
Boston Dynamics continues to make impressive strides forward with its Atlas robot seen here untethered and on the go.
Ground Control to Major Tom
Ever wonder what it was like to ride aboard a mighty Saturn V rocket? Well, with Reentry: An Orbital Simulator, you can now take on the role of a mission commander and master the procedures followed by those who pioneered spaceflight.
Future of Automobility at Cooper Hewitt
IDEO’s four-part exploration of “The Future of Automobility” is included within Cooper Hewitt’s “The Road Ahead: Reimagining Mobility” Exhibit.
The BMW 1250cc Boxer
Here at the Bivouac, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the rugged reliability of BMW’s boxer engine in an R1100RT and the sheer sophistication and power of their inline six-cylinder engine in their remarkable continent cruiser, the K1600GT. Now, BMW is offering a new boxer engine with ShiftCam technology.
Danny Goodman's Macintosh Handbook
Bringing together Danny Goodman and Richard Saul Wurman, this publication was and remains an exceptional example of accessible and visually delightful educational material.
Off The Wall
Whenever I see images of automotive designers thoughtfully shaping vehicle profiles at a 1:1 scale on walls with tape and film and pen and pencil, I get inspired.
The Work Continues at Oroville Dam
If you have not been tracking the progress of the Oroville dam spillway repair project, the scale of the effort has been impressive since the collapse of a portion of the main spillway two winters ago.
Choices for Shared Travel
Today's ride-sharing services use vehicles never designed with this form of mobility. Offering passengers a choice of interior accommodation will be crucial for ride and car-sharing services.
Dwelling On Mobility and the Workplace
It was nice to see Dwell inquiring about possible futures of mobility and the workplace in their recent printed issue.
Hot and Cool Things on the Road Ahead
With Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric vehicles on the horizon, the gig economy and the sharing economy may intertwine in interesting new ways.
New UPS electric truck aids helps driver safety
Form can follow function and still be cute as well. Equipped with ADAS features and greater visibility, these electric trucks with a range of around 150 miles should serve London and Paris well.
The Last Staircase Challenge
Has Boston Dynamics solved the vexing "last staircase" challenge facing the on-demand delivery industry?
