23, Mar 2010
Michelin Smart Jumper Cables

Before I start making fun of my friends who can't figure out how to jump start a car and end up arc welding, I thought of my poor mom, she can't jump start a car either.  OK, I guess this product is a good idea after all. The Michelin Smart…

19, Mar 2010
Lawn Mower Scooter

Lawn mowers continue to get my attention, must be nostalgia from the good old days.  I actually used to love mowing the lawn.  Sadly, now mowing the lawn has become more of a chore.  I guess all of the lawn mower posts have been an effort to get back the…

19, Mar 2010
Wave-Free Surfing Via The Sea Scooter

"Want to surf at the beach, but there aren't enough waves? Well, that's what this concept Sea Scooter was designed for. Despite the unit being compact and lightweight, it's supposedly powerful enough to propel the rider at a speed high enough to give you the impression of surfing. The propeller…

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16, Mar 2010
Amazing Helicopter With No Engine – The Dragonfly DF1

If after watching this video you do not want to own one of these helicopters, I question your sanity.  This is simply amazing.  A small personal helicopter, the Dragonfly DF1, can fly with no engine.  Instead of an engine it uses small hydrogen peroxide rockets (no pollution) on the tips…

12, Mar 2010
Volkswagen Passat Monster Truck

Another example of what happens when you mix technical know-how with too much time, A VW Passat monster truck.  Videos after the break.

9, Mar 2010
Coffee Powered Car

I am not a coffee drinker and don't really want to be.  But this car makes me want to steal the coffee grinds from the coffee machine at the end of the day and start storing this black gold.  A team at the BBC1 science show Bang Goes The Theory …

8, Mar 2010
Hyundai I-Flow Eco-Friendly Concept Car

At this years 2010 Geneva Motor Show Hyundai showed off its latest eco-friendly concept car, the I-Flow.  The car is downright stunning and shows that Hyundai wants a piece of the Japanese customer base.  The car is lightweight, has an adaptive front spoiler and side rocker, and solar panels.  Read…

3, Mar 2010
92-Foot Yacht Decides A Plane Is Better Than A Helicopter

"For all those adventurous souls who are yet to touch the pinnacle of extreme, this Argos Yacht is more than inviting to set the feeling in motion and let the spirit free.  Embark on a thrilling journey with this 92-foot Argos Gulfstream superyacht with a four-seat Sportsman aircraft onboard.  You…

2, Mar 2010
Porsche 918 Spyder

"The result of a mad scientist’s experiment involving a 911, a Prius, and the front end of a Ferrari F430, the Porsche 918 Spyder ($TBA) is a new plug-in hybrid concept borrowing bits of all three. A 500hp V8 mid-mounted motor is paired with two electric motors "” one for…

1, Mar 2010
2013 Ford F250 Super Chief Tri-Flex Fuel Truck

Looks like the design folks at Ford have been having a bit of fun.  Their latest concept the Ford Super Chief is a strange one, not sure if I like it, hate it, or love it.  Either way it is very unique.  The supercharged V10 engine claims to run on…