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Feed Your Car Some Whiskey And Save The Planet
Aug 27th
Professor Martin Tangney, a scientist from County Cork, Ireland has invented a new bio-fuel made from Scotch, and can be used instead of gasoline in cars. This invention is part of a project aimed at developing a biobutonal, the next generation of biofuel, which gives 30 percent more output power than ethanol. Tangney and Edinburgh Napier University are planning to create a company that will market this fuel to a gas station near you.
Audi “Unboxing” The Car
Aug 5th
There’s been a massive change in car design in the last 10 years. From boxy to sexy. Audi leads the pack when it comes to shedding the boxy appeal of the car to create smooth curves and sharp lines. Not just aerodynamic, these cars look good. Audi created an advertisement for the Q5 that tried to convey this message of “unboxing” of the car via an animated sequence. The message is so crisp that you cannot ignore the smooth curves anymore. Video after the break.
LAMBORGHINI ANNOUNCES NEW CENTER FOR CARBON FIBER RESEARCH IN SANT’AGATA BOLOGNESE
Aug 1st
Sant’Agata Bolognese — Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. announces a new Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The center carries out research on innovative design and production methods for carbon-fiber elements. Both the ACRC and an all-new, highly efficient production process for extremely complex carbon-fiber structures were developed at the same time. The process
When In A Ford, Listen To Tweets Handsfree
Jul 30th
The system does not allow you to tweet back to make sure you don’t think too hard while driving. This is to make sure you are not distracted from your primary job at the wheel – DRIVE. But experts say that this may only lead to the driver reaching out to the phone to tweet back. Now come on, if the system can take voice commands it can also tweet, right?
“Making SYNC even more intuitive and easier to use will encourage more drivers to take advantage of its hands-free capabilities, helping them keep their focus on driving,” said Mark Fields, the Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company.
The future’s going to be quite interesting given that there’s going to be some augmented reality, some tweeting and some self controlling cars. But for now let’s stick to what we have.
Hey, Now We Have Wireless EV Chargers
Jul 30th
TThink only the iPhone can be charged wirelessly? Evatran has released the first wireless “Car Charger” for your plugin EV. This tech works thanks to magnetic induction via a wireless charging tower and an adapter on the car’s charging port. 2 drawbacks – 1- its wireless, so expect some energy loss while charging. 2- it will take out about $4300 of green from your pocket before a $2000 tax refund. But come on, do you want to bend you back and plug that wire into the car everyday? Guess the loss of green is worth it. So much for wired power! Wireless power is the way of the future and I think technologies like these will keep the world on track for wireless power. Remember the wireless induction charging article we had posted some time back? Link to the trial program and images after the break.
Automated Parking? Yes Please.
Jul 21st
Every item i go to the airport it’s a pain to look for a parking slot and park it. Plus, there is the trauma of finding the spot where I parked the can once I am done with my business. A parking lot in Budapest, Turkey has solved this problem by making the whole process, well, automatic. You just leave the car in one of the designated “entry zones” and the system takes care of the parking for you. The system also delivers the car back to you in “driving direction” so that you dont have to back your car up. All this, under one of the most beautiful squares in the world. 4 levels of parking with a capacity of 404 cars under the city. Wow! I will wait for this to come to Chicago. Video after the break.
Ideabing Daily Roundup: Tesla Roadster Edition
Jul 1st
Tesla Releases Roadster 2.5, Shows Off Innovations Design: Bamboo Taxi Legos For Gorwnups Sphere: Related Content
Tesla Releases Roadster 2.5, Shows Off Innovations
Jul 1st
Just 2 days after its IPO, Tesla’s released a new roadster. Its called the Tesla Roadster 2.5 (3.0 in the offing this fall?) and it packs a lot of technology within its full carbon fiber body. If 0-60 mph in 3.7seconds blows your mind away, consider this. The new Tesla Roadster 2.5 packs the industry’s most advanced battery pack. One charge takes you about 245 miles before you have to find a plug point again. All this with zero* emission. Tesla’s making sure they show off this beautiful creature just like a public company must. All the innovations that have gone into the car are generously showed off on their website. Some beautiful pictures of the car after the break.
Design: Bamboo Taxi
Jul 1st
You have probably seen images of overloaded two wheelers in Phillipines but try overloading this one! A fully functional bamboo taxi built with all the necessary detailing (and seating for three). I hope this one doesn’t burn down like this one did. Pictures after the break
Wireless Induction Charging For Plugin Cars?
Jun 27th
While efforts are on to build entire networks of charging stations to fuel your power hungry plugin automobiles, a German company Vahle has been proposing induction coil lined roads to charge cars wireless while in motion. This type of charging works the way a Palm Pre’s touchstone based charging works – wireless induction. This could well be reality, now that German cars are getting all sorts of capabilities. Video after the break.
Video: Wireless Parking
Jun 24th
How often have you gotten out of the comfort of your high rise home at 6 in the morning JUST to feed the parking meter? Trust me, I have, several times. Big cities means big problems parking your car and then keeping the cops from giving you a parking ticket. In comes wireless parking. How about finding a parking spot with that smartphone you have? How about controlling the parking meter with your smartphone? Interesting? Watch.
India: Ford Sees 272% Y-O-Y Sales Growth
Jun 15th
American car companies may have stared at bankruptcy a year ago in the US but Ford has seen some tremendous growth in India. Dubbed as the second fastest growing car market after China, India is helping Ford to stare at a healthy future. Thanks to its latest launch – Figo, a small hatchback, Ford has clocked a
The Indian Auto Industry- It’s An Electric Future
Jun 14th
The Indian automobile industry finally seems to be waking up to the environment. Major infraction point being Mahindra & Mahindra capturing 52.2% controlling stake of electic car manufacturer – Reva, which will now be known as Mahindra Reva Electric Based Company. Reva was India’s first electric car and did not do too badly for itself.
Toyota Develops Advanced Version of Its Virtual Human Model
Jun 13th
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that the latest version of its THUMS virtual human model allows detailed analysis of internal-organ injuries caused by automobile collisions.THUMS Version 4, of an adult male of average build, adds detailed models of internal organs to the previous version’s models of bones and the brain, enabling analysis of injuries to
