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November 5, 2009


Mavizen TTX02 electric motorbike gets Wi-Fi

Story posted on: November 5, 2009


Mavizen TTX02 electric motorbike gets Wi-Fi

The Mavizen TTX02 electric motorbike has been described as a “laptop on wheels”, where it is the first electric motorbike of its kind that incorporates Wi-Fi connectivity alongside an on-board web interface to get you started. It will be limited in production for one reason, offering potential participants a chance to acquire a bike where they can develop themselves in order to make it competitive and unique to them. The Mavizen TTX02 will rely on a rolling chassis of an FIM homologated and road legal bike. Production will be limited to just 50 units, where the Mavizen TTX02 is expected to arrive at your doorstep sometime in Q1 from next year onwards. The estimated retail price for a complete bike with a Circuit Pack? £25,000.


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MotionLites LED wheels

Story posted on: November 5, 2009



Talk about going the disco way to bling up your ride! The MotionLites could very well be the next big thing for boys who want to soup up their rides, being servo-actuated, multi-colored LED lights that extend from the wheel wells in order to bring some light to your set of chrome beauties. It will cost $400 to outfit all four wheels, and looks set to make a debut on most future rice rockets.


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Inflatable seatbelts could be the future

Story posted on: November 5, 2009


Inflatable seatbelts could be the future

The next-generation Ford Explorer will offer something very different that even a luxury car like Bentleys and BMWs won't have - rear seatbelts that will inflate in an accident pretty much the same way as an airbag. The whole idea behind inflatable rear seatbelts would be to multiply the surface area of the belt against your body in an impact by up to 5 times, making a crash more "comfortable." This is no substitute for an airbag, but if it could help save lives in the future, why not?


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Electric car from Formula One designer

Story posted on: November 5, 2009


Electric car from Formula One designer

Gordon Murray, an ex-McLaren Formula One designer has come up with a trio of prototypes of his T.27 electric car that will cater for city or town use. Interestingly enough, the T.25 (its predecessor) tips the scales at a mere 600kg, which is half the weight of a small family car on average. The T.27 comes with a tubular frame to absorb energy and does well to pass all relevant safety tests in case you were wondering. Just a thought though - it can hit 60 miles per hour, but what happens when a really large truck overtakes it, will the T.27's relative lightness cause it to swerve or skid?


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November 4, 2009


Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system

Story posted on: November 4, 2009


Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system

The Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system will target both the iPhone and iPod devices, where this hands-free Bluetooth communication system will boast multiple connections for digital music and advanced hands-free telephony functions. You also get a storage compartment located behind the removable front panel, making it perfect to protect and recharge your iPhone or iPod when driving. Other features include a large dial that makes data on it accessible with but a glance, while a full-color screen is always a joy to behold. Whenever there is an incoming call, you will find the system loading its hands-free mode automatically, allowing you to concentrate on the road at all times. The Parrot RKi8400 will also play nice with all Bluetooth-enabled cellphones out there. [Press Release]


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November 3, 2009


TRAX STI breaks new ground

Story posted on: November 3, 2009


TRAX STI breaks new ground

DC Co-Founder and Rally Team Driver Ken Block has come up with a dream machine - the TRAX STI that is proud to take over the mantle as the world's fastest vehicle of its kind. The poor Subaru WRX STI had its tires taken apart and replaced with snow cat tracks instead, followed by upgrades to the next-level suspension in order to create the ultimate backcountry shred car. You get over 400 horses underneath the hood, thanks to a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled STI engine tuned with a MOTEC M800 ECU.


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Dodge minivan controlled by iPhone

Story posted on: November 3, 2009


Dodge minivan controlled by iPhone

Remember when Pierce Brosnan (yes, the one who can't sing to save his life in Mamma Mia!) was the debonair 007, controlling a BMW 750iL using his Sony Ericsson handset? Fiction is now reality with the iPhone-operated Dodge minivan known as The Spirit of Berlin. This achievement is made possible thanks to the efforts of researchers from the Freie Universität Berlin's Artificial Intelligence Group. Of all the vehicles available with four wheels, they had to choose a Dodge instead of something sleeker - is there something they know that we don't?


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Sticky carpool concept

Story posted on: November 3, 2009


Sticky carpool concept

If the world were as trusting as characters from an utopian universe, the Sticky carpool concept would definitely be a big hit on our roads. After all, this device that sticks to your window via a rubber suction cup will show off statistics concerning the vehicle's number of passengers, availability, destination and ETD (estimated time of departure) for all and sundry to view, giving you the option to hitch a right ride the first time round. Too bad reality isn’t like that, so this is one idea that has to be thrown back to the backburner for the moment…


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Toyota Tacoma All-Terrain Gamer concept

Story posted on: November 3, 2009


Toyota Tacoma All-Terrain Gamer concept

Toyota is clearly in tune with the next generation of gamers by unveiling the Tacoma All-Terrain Gamer (ATG) concept that comprises of a Toyota pickup with a quartet of Xbox consoles within, a Warthog from Halo and a Monster energy drink dispenser to keep you going through those marathon gaming sessions. You will find four 24" LCD monitors from Samsung adorning the cabin center, swinging out to provide individual gamers with their own display. As for spectators, they can sit outside and view all the thrills and spills via a 60" Sharp LCD TV that is mounted in the Tacoma's trailer receiver hitch.


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November 2, 2009


Japan team wins World Solar Challenge

Story posted on: November 2, 2009


Japan team wins World Solar Challenge

The recent World Solar Challenge saw the Japanese team emerge as winners, upsetting the pecking order that was once dominated by 4-time Dutch champs. They took top spot by making it past the finish line of the 1,864-mile solar car race that was held across Australia, completing the gruelling journey in 29 hours and 49 minutes even on a flat tire, giving it an impressive average speed of around 63mph.


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November 1, 2009


PUYL multi-purpose bike device

Story posted on: November 1, 2009


PUYL multi-purpose bike device

The PUYL device is an interesting one as it has a two-fold function - to work as a bicycle tire pump and as a headlight, depending on your current need. To sweeten the deal, while you pump up your bike's tires, the PUYL's battery will also recharge. Apparently, 20 seconds of pumping is more than enough to provide up to 45 minutes of track-illuminating LED power. Currently a prototype, we can't wait for the PUYL to hit the market - it will definitely perform well in terms of sales, that's for sure!


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October 30, 2009


Carpool LED sign

Story posted on: October 30, 2009


Carpool LED sign

In the perfect world, the public transport system is flawless and caters to just about anyone and everyone wherever they are going. Too bad the world is full of imperfections, which would mean ideas like the Carpool LED sign could be the next best thing to consider. All you need to do is place it atop your vehicle and let people know just how many more spaces are available in your set of wheels. Don't worry about its power source - the Carpool LED sign will rely on wind power to keep its innards juice up.


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LCD display shows position of every train

Story posted on: October 30, 2009


LCD display shows position of every train

New Yorkers, it is time you sit up and take notice the next time you head down to the Bedford Ave L station as that place has benefitted from an LCD display which shows the exact position of where the cars on the line are at that very moment, making it much easier for you to know just how much longer you have to wait for your ride. This is part of a test program at the moment, and hopefully the authorities in charge will expand it to other lines in the near future.


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October 29, 2009


Motorola DROID gets car kit

Story posted on: October 29, 2009


Motorola DROID gets car kit

The Motorola DROID isn't even out in the market yet, but that has not stopped Verizon Wireless from putting up its car kit tha will cost $29.99 a pop, where you can choose from a couple of specialized magnetic docks. The first one is the Phone Holder for DROID that will fit into your vehicle to function with the DROID's car mode, paving the way for a simplified interface for calling and navigation. As for the Multimedia Station for DROID, this dock transforms your DROID into a bedside alarm clock that also keeps you updated on weather conditions, doubling up as a multimedia station when you need some entertainment. They will both hit the market at the same time as with the DROID.


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