Last year, Audi started showing off its e-bike concept, a high-tech 50 MPH electric bike with carbon fiber and built in WiFi. The cool two-wheelers made its rounds through the blogosphere and tech shows and inspired many to think outside of the box with bicycle designs. Georgian designer Vladimer Kobakhidze was one of the inspired and designed a concept folding bike with the Audi logo proudly emblazoned on the frame. What Kobakhidze may or may not have done intentionally was to use the Mercedes Benz famous three-spoke logo as the wheels of the bike. It’s all harmless, but fun to point out nonetheless….

The outdoors types of the world have benefited from recent technological advances that make exploring the world easier, more enjoyable, safer, and often more in-depth. It’s one of the promises of technology – simplifying processes. One such simplifier is the Gibbs Quadski, dubbed the “world’s first HSA amphiquad.” In four seconds, it is able to go from land to lake and back again. It isn’t a slouch at either type of terrain with boasts of speeds up to 45 MPH either way. Here’s a look at it once transformed for water use: As Jeff Sabatini at Car and Driver puts it: The big draw, of course, comes in that…

BMW has already announced a new eco sub-brand that will exclusively consist of electric cars and hybrids. But BMW has its sights set on electrifying its motorcycle lineup as well. The BMW Motottad Concept E is an all-electric emissions-free scooter that made its official debut this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 60-volt concept is good for about 60 miles on a single charge, and it can be fully recharged in just three hours. While its electric powertrain will undoubtedly boost BMW’s eco-cred, the automaker says it will still deliver performance that’s on-par with a 400-500cc commuter…

In addition to developing its own all-electric powertrains, BMW has recently formed the new “i” brand to sell next-generation EVs and hybrids. The German automaker’s investment in such technology is staggering, but some execs still don’t believe electricity lives up to the hype. At the New York International Auto Show last week, BMW North American Chairman and CEO Jim O’Donnell commented on some of the automaker’s upcoming products, particularly the ActiveE, which will become available for lease this fall. While the ActiveE is a prelude to the all-electric i3 that’s due in 2013,…