Nov 19

Flotspotting: Alan Fratoni’s Vehicle May Not Be Crazy Quick, But Then Again, It Is Powered by a Skil Drill

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We’ve seen cars powered by kites and air. We’ve also seen a shotgun powered by a power drill. Industrial designer Alan Fratoni has combined the best of both worlds and designed a vehicle that’s powered by a cordless Skil drill.

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Xavier, which takes on the form of a low-riding go kart, looks more like a fun weekend toy than anything—which isn’t far from the truth considering the vehicle was designed for a race put on by the University of Buenos Aires, where Fratoni studies. The designer is also responsible for creating a fold-up electric vehicle, which has picked up a bit of press in the past.

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