MIT Techs Develop an ‘Intelligent Co-pilot’ for Cars
MIT engineers have developed a semiautonomous intelligent co-pilot system takes the wheel to keep drivers safe.
News
Flying Car Prototype Takes Off
The Dutch company PAL-V has successfully concluded test flights of its flying car, PAL-V (Personal Air and Land Vehicle). During the past two weeks, several test flights were conducted. The patented vehicle flies in the air like a gyrocopter with lift generated by an auto-rotating rotor and forward speed produced by a foldable push propeller on the back.
Charging Electric Vehicles on the Road
Stanford researchers have designed a new technology that could lead to wireless charging of electric vehicles while they cruise down the highway.
Not Your Normal Prius: Toyota Enters New Hybrids at LeMans
Toyota Racing officially introduced its 2012 World Endurance Championship contender, the TS030 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype 1, at France’s Paul Ricard test circuit on Jan. 24.
Electric Van Drives 621 Miles For Single-Charge Distance Record
BEA-Tricks, a German company that sells electric car conversion kits, drove a Citroen Berlingo van, outfitted with 10 lithium-ion battery packs 621 miles on a single charge.
The RYNO: One Electric Wheel Is All You Need
The RYNO is a one-wheeled self-balancing electric personal transportation device, designed for short, low-speed trips.
The DeLorean Goes Electric
The DeLorean Motor Company of Texas announced in October that it had partnered with Epic EV to produce an electric version of the iconic DeLorean DMC-12.
Quantum Levitation: Could this finally get cars OFF the road?
Researchers from the University of Tel Aviv show a demonstration of an astounding magnetic levitation technology. The possibilities that present themselves are quite amazing! Imagine a bullet train floating on air, or floating people or freight movers…
Chevy Volt vs Nissan Leaf—A Marketing Commentary
It is common knowledge that Nissan’s Leaf is outselling GM’s Chevy Volt by a widening margin. Here’s a recent experience with the marketing efforts of both sides that may shed some light as to why.
The EV Battery Holy Grail: 5-Minute Recharging
Illinois professor Paul Braun and his group have developed a three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes that allows for dramatically faster charging and discharging without sacrificing energy storage capacity.
