Despite all the amazing technological breakthroughs we’ve made, building better batteries remains the most serious challenge. No one can deny that fossil fuels are horrible for the environment (except their producers), but building an electric vehicle to replace gas guzzling spewers of death has been confined to the pages of science fiction by our supposed inability to create a battery …
The Trident Iceni is proof of the Norfolk based company’s dedication, enthusiasm and belief in quality. For far too long the quest for a fuel-efficient sports car has been largely dominated by one approach, hybrid electric engines. But not nearly enough attention has been paid to the benefits of diesel power. Long known in international racing circles, the UK’s Trident …
At home on highways, byways and waterways, the Amphicruiser is fully certified for use on paved roads, and has passed rigorous marine testing for ships to guarantee a safe journey on water.
It seems to be something that gets into a person’s bloodstream at a young age. But once a diesel trains smoke gets into a person’s body, it’s basically impossible to shake it off. I wonder how many rail buffs can pinpoint exactly when they became one. With me, it was seeing my first train at the Willingdon Junction in Burnaby …
Cone Of Silence First introduced in the hit comedy ‘Get Smart’, the cone of silence was meant to prevent spies from hearing private conversations. Now it’s been adapted in a way that parallels the hilarity of the original. Get Drunk And Sing Along Now kids can sit and cuss parents out, parents can get drunk and sing along to all …
A resupply mission for the international space station is set to launch. An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, in advance of a planned launch on Wednesday, Jan. 8th, 1:32 p.m. EST. The Antares will launch a Cygnus spacecraft on a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. …
Personal Spy Planes Now families that fly together, can spy together with personal spy planes like the SpyHawk Are you one of those people who needs to know what the Joneses are watching on TV, or if Alice, who lives a block over, and wins the blue ribbon for her massive zucchinis each year, uses a mutant growth formula? Well, …
Do you like Jeeps? Are you a hard core Jeep collector and aficionado? Do you want to own the biggest, baddest, butt-kicking Jeep around? Well, now you can. Watch your neighbors line the street with eyes a’popping when you come pulling up in a Full Metal Jacket Survival Jeep! This heavily-customized Jeep Wrangler is certainly not for wimps or the …
In the last 2 years the internet has seen the emergence of a popular type of internet video known as a Let’s Plays. Let’s Plays are essentially videos of people playing video games while providing commentary and analysis of the game. They can be funny and informative while being critical of games and their flaws. While many people have found …
The Evolution of Electric Cars The biggest objections and obstacles to electric cars being popular today are the unavailability of public charging stations, and the expense of home recharging systems (docks). In addition, short ranges and long recharging times make electric cars impractical for most applications. But that doesn’t need to be a reality. In fact, battery electric cars provide …
You thought hackers were a royal pain in the butt before? Well, if you own a Satis digital toilet, you’re really going to dislike them now. As more homes go ‘hi-tech’, household appliances and fixtures now digitally controlled using a laptop or smartphone can be controlled by a hacker. Now, coming home to find that some hacker has defrosted your …
Finally, gone are the days of checking diaper moisture with a finger. With elasticized waistbands, colorful designs and comfort rivaling Air Force One, the newest leap in diaper technology is an iphone system called ‘TweetPee’. Huggies Brazil has invented a plastic device that sends an alert to your iPhone when your baby goes number one. The only slightly obtrusive device …
Do you think that flying today is risky? Aviation has come a long, long way, so flying today is a whole lot safer. If you don’t believe us, check out these 25 actual aircraft regulations for the U.S. Department of the Army from 1920! Regulations For Operation Of Aircraft … Effective January 1, 1920 1. Don’t take the machine into …
