In the near future, Ducati might not just only be a car for the rest of us? A recent buzz tells us that it is also going to be an electrically-assisted pedal bike manufactured by the same brand mogul in a partnership with Italian company Italwin. Dubbed the City of Pearl, this eco-friendly mode of transportation will be available in both men’s and women’s styles. Come January, and you can lay your hands on this one at most Ducati dealerships across Europe.

And to our surprise, the City of Pearl isn’t the first two-wheeler that Ducati came up with. In fact, its predecessor is known as Cucciolo and very few are aware of its existence. But this one had a small four-stroke engine that was attached to the bicycle frame.

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Pimped motorcycles do not surprise us anymore. Well, the many speed-cum-gadget nerds can make anything possible for the brotherhood to grow. Take the Kawasaki ZX10R for instance. This one comes fully loaded with a grand music system. Plus the computerized chopper fitted with a SwitchBack PC on board keeps the bike safely on road.

All that apart, the bike kills with its stunningly macho looks. Running electric, this one goes easy on the environment with an iPhone stashed in the dashboard. In other words, when on this bike you can track location as well as speed vis-à-vis the GP. In fact, even the metrics like lateral G, top speed and acceleration can be measured.

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As long as the rich among us are willing to shell out he extra buck or two, there will never be a dearth of luxury items that are really nothing more than some paltry stuff converted into an extraordinary one. Take the electric corkscrew from Percucina for instance. This one comes studded with Swarovski crystals.

As a part of the Crystal Line that features high-end kitchen products, this one too is available only on special order. The corkscrew is 27.5 cm in height with a width of 6 inches. All items in this line are select products with a remarkable luster on a design that you will want to have for its uniqueness.

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During the corresponding year of 2007, Google.org initiated RechargeIT, a program to hasten the espousal of plug-in stimulating automobiles. Since then, it is inviting investment proposals from teams functioning on expertise germane to this initiative. And today is a fortunate day for Google philanthropic gang as they have inked their first RechargeIT reserves in two capable firms undertaking the brave of vehicle electrification. Based in California, Aptera Motors is engaged in developing an ultra-high competence motor vehicle based on enhanced aerodynamics and fused supplies. Aptera’s first sample generated around 230 miles per gallon during testing period, and currently they are geared up to develop an all-electric and a plug-in hybrid automobile with the design as its base.

Whist ActaCell is known for delivery of lithium-ion battery expertise urbanized at the University of Texas at Austin. The technology assures superior battery cycle life within a budgeted cost and maintains the safety of battery. Google is hopeful that both these revolutionary companies along with their teams are competent to develop technology that is critical in enabling us apprehend the RechargeIT vision: Countless plug-in vehicles ready to burn the roads.

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Whist you are expected to wait for couple of months more to fly in the terrafugia transition flying car, here comes another innovation that may calm your revolutionary spirits. Touted as inflatable electric cars, this offering by XP Vehicles powered by batteries or fuel cells is all set to be produced for masses. Priced under $10,000, XP’s Whisper car is developed using NASA-grade inflatable material (was used in production of NASAs airbags for the Mars rovers’ landings) and hence proves its jagged form.

Born electric and lightweight, the inflatable coupe can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge and can go beyond 2,500 if charged via hi-tech technology. It requires only two-hours of construction time and can reach you in two boxes. It offers a gamut of shades to choose from detailing unique decals, stereo systems, iPod compatibility and alarms.

Bottom line: the inflatable coupe can even float during crisis situation like flood.

Via Gizmodo/UberGizmo/ ElectricPiq