Black Shadow H-E Concept Hydrogen Electric Hybrid Morotcycle
Vishal Khan
Jul 6, 2014
This design award for a Black Shadow H-E Concept Hydrogen Electric Hybrid Motorcycle was presented to Mark Norton Menéndez for this captivating concept. His design draws inspiration from antique grandeur of leather jackets and rugged bikes. The motorbikes of the yesteryears had so much jaggedness to their design. This is exactly what Menéndez has hoped to bring out in his concept vehicle.
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Simple Yet Badass
Implementing hybrid technology, the motorbike fits perfectly well with the ecological ideas of today, and sets a new standard for the manufacture of cars. The Black Shadow H-E is not just modern but also environment friendly at the same time, playing on the minimalist glamour that vintage styling brings to the plate.
Creatively Rendered
The concept uses elements of old school styling and mixes it with the technology of the future to produce a motorcycle that has an increased functionality of all the different kinds of materials. The bike has a hybrid hydrogen-electric system present in a compact engine casting with an exhaust that releases hydrogen and oxygen as waste products.
Lightweight And Ecological
The bike is unique in its manufacture because it has a frame that is made of carbon titanium composite, and this makes it considerably lighter. All in all, the Black Shadow is an ecological yet beautiful piece of technology.
Challenges In The Project
One of the biggest challenges faced in the production of the Black Shadow was complying with the historic idea of how motorcycles must be designed, as well as being able to make the vehicle extremely environment friendly. The bike incorporates fast yet aggressive and powerful components to boast of unmatched innovation.
The Hybrid Engine
The making of the hybrid engine posed some challenges as well, mostly because of the fact that there is very limited information available about the infrastructure of engines based on hydrogen. The tank and seat of the bike has hand-beaten aluminum, while the rest of the upholstery is done with classic leather.
