In a tunnel underneath the streets of Hawthorne, CA, Elon Musk’s other venture, The Boring Company is focused on the future of urban mobility. Musk invited a select group of people to come and try their first test tunnel. 1.14 miles in length. The tunnel is built for autonomous electric vehicles outfitted with deployable trackingContinue reading “The Boring Company Loop System”
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Walkcar
Walkcar by Cocoa Motors is a laptop-sized personal transportation vehicle. The Walkcar has a 13-inch carbon body that weighs just 2.8 kg, a top speed of 16 km/h, and a 60 minute run time per charge. Interested customers can preorder the Walkcar now, and it is expected to begin shipping in September 2017 for $1,280.
Walk Car
Meet Walk Car, a transporter that’s small, light and apparently easy to use! The product is battery powered and is about the size of a laptop. And can hold 265 pounds. Walk Car can go up to 6.2 miles per hour for up to 7.4 miles and needs three hours to charge. Creator Kuniako Saito told ReutersContinue reading “Walk Car”
The Nissan NV200, New York City’s Next Taxi Cab Officially Unveiled
This week marks the official unveiling of the Nissan NV200 taxi cab, which will begin replacing New York City’s taxi fleet in October, 2013. The cab features a low annoyance horn, more legroom, anti-microbial seats and USB chargers for mobile devices.
Look Out Wonder Woman, Airbus Unveils The Transparent Plane of The Future
With its see-through aircraft cabin, passengers of the future will get a get a window on the world as they fly through the sky. For this plane with it’s ‘intelligent’ cabin wall membrane and interactive games, may be everyday air transport in 2050. The futuristic concept for travel was unveiled yesterday in London by AirbusContinue reading “Look Out Wonder Woman, Airbus Unveils The Transparent Plane of The Future”
Uno 3, The Transforming Scooter Is Now Available For Pre-Order
The innovative self-balancing two-wheeled Uno 3 scooter began as a high school science fair project and now it has gone into production and can be pre-ordered from BPG Motors. The Uno 3 combines the reduced parking footprint of a Segway with all the benefits of a conventional motorcycle. The Uno 3 can balance solely onContinue reading “Uno 3, The Transforming Scooter Is Now Available For Pre-Order”
21 Year Old British Designer Creates The Bendy Bike
More than 2 bikes are stolen every hour in London. This young designer, Kevin Scott, hopes to change that. This ‘bendable’ bike can literally wrap around a light pole thanks to the ratchet system built into the frame. By winding the crank the bike’s inner frame tenses, while unwinding it loosens the frame making itContinue reading “21 Year Old British Designer Creates The Bendy Bike”
Razor Ground Force Drifter
The all new Razor Ground Force Drifter ($299.99) is designed for serious outdoor fun. The electric powered drifter kart lets you bring home the fun in awesome drifter fashion. The race-tuned chassis and super slick rear wheels will make you the neighborhood drift king! Power slide through corners, throw fish tales or fast 180’s! TheContinue reading “Razor Ground Force Drifter”
New Bus For London Design Unveiled
The New Bus for London will use the latest green technology when it launches in 2012. It will meet London Buses’ requirements for vehicles in public service in London, including high standards of accessibility, safety and emissions abatement. In addition, it will be more durable, more fuel efficient and better ventilated. The bus will incorporate aContinue reading “New Bus For London Design Unveiled”