Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Zoleco is a home-built 151 mpg concept car

Zoleco is a home-built 151 mpg concept car: "Canadian Zoltan Bod is a self-proclaimed "car and performance nut" who has built his very own, very efficient, 151 mpg (1.56 L/100 km) concept car. Dubbed Zoleco (which merges part of Bod's name with the word "eco"), it is designed with ergonomic considerations and seats up to four passengers comfortably."

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Origami stroller folds up with the push of a button

Origami stroller folds up with the push of a button: "Appropriately enough called the Origami, the new baby product from 4moms is billed as "the world's first power-folding stroller." This means that it will fold itself down into a compact car-trunkable bundle, at the press of a button -"

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Siri hack lets your iPhone control your car

Siri hack lets your iPhone control your car: "What if you could ask your iPhone to start your car?

Developer Brandon Fiquett has gotten his phone to do just that - hacking Siri on the iPhone 4S to work along with his Viper SmartStart module to not only start his car, but also to arm and disarm the car's alarm, lock and unlock doors, and even pop the vehicle's trunk."

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Honda's sporty EV-STER concept unveiled

Honda's sporty EV-STER concept unveiled: "More from the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, where Honda today unveiled the two-seater EV-STER, which it describes as the "next-generation electric small sports concept". Honda says that its lightweight frame made of "carbon materials" grants a range of approximately 160 km (99 miles) while simultaneously improving performance. "

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Researchers create bone-like material using 3D printer

Researchers create bone-like material using 3D printer: "Over the past decade, 3D printing technology has made the transition from huge expensive units used by industry to produce prototype components to small desktop units like the DIY MakerBot Thing-O-Matic that are within the reach of home users. "

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The 137mph Energica electric superbike

The 137mph Energica electric superbike: "Italian electric race-bike outfit CRP Racing has announced its first road-going superbike, the Energica. With 100 kW of power and top of the line chassis and suspension, all clothed in modern Italian style bodywork, the Energica is capable of speeds up to 220 km/h (137 mph) and range of 150 km (93 miles) on a single charge, due in part to a power train efficiency close to 95 percent"

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