Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Gulfstream introduces the new G650ER – the world's longest range business jet

Gulfstream introduces the new G650ER – the world's longest range business jet: "n a further enhancement to its largest and fastest business jet, the G650, Gulfstream Aerospace has just announced the new G650ER. An ultra-long-range aircraft, the G650ER can travel up to 7,500 nautical miles (13,890 km) at a speed of Mach 0.85, or up to 6,400 nm (11,853 km) at the higher operating speed of Mach 0.90. This is an increase in range of up to 500 nm (926 km) over the original G650."



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Too fast, too strong, too scary: Electric Lightning LS-218 will be the fastest production bike on the planet

Too fast, too strong, too scary: Electric Lightning LS-218 will be the fastest production bike on the planet: "No road vehicle needs a 218 mph (350 km/h) top speed. No motorcycle needs to make 200 horsepower, with as much torque as a Hyundai iMax people mover. These are figures of absolute excess – and that's the point. The Lightning LS-218 will be a truly, horrifyingly fast motorcycle, the fastest on the planet. And it's set for release this summer in America."



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New "dual carbon" battery charges 20 times faster than Li-ion

New "dual carbon" battery charges 20 times faster than Li-ion: "Japanese company Power Japan Plus has announced the development and planned mass-production of "Ryden," a disruptive carbon battery that can be charged 20 times faster than an ordinary lithium-ion cell. The battery, which is cheap to manufacture, safe, and environmentally friendly, could be ideal to improve the range and charging times of electric cars."



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