Camless Engine Claims Better Fuel Economy And More Power
Check this out. A Chinese carmaker, Qoros, has joined Koenigsegg in showing a camless engine. Instead of the traditional camshaft controlling the engine’s valves, the QamFree motor uses electro-hydraulic-pneumatic actuators. This supposedly adds power while improving fuel economy by 12 to 17 percent. In most engines the camshaft’s rotating lobes push rockers that open the […]
Zero Zero Robotics Hover Camera
Consumer drones (quadcopters) continue to improve across the board. Cheaper prices, more features, better safety, and more are the order of the day. Another contender, Zero Zero Robotics from Beijing, has a pretty cool quadcopter named the Hover Camera. The Hover Camera is packed full of some innovative features. My favorite feature is that it […]
Shell Project M Concept City Car
Shell just unveiled a concept car named the Project M which claims and impressive 89-mpg. Who knows if these numbers are actually real. This could just be a fancy bit of plastic to get some good PR. Not to be overly suspicious, but Shell makes more money off of the gas guzzling SUV than the […]
Cycling Gloves With Built In LED Turn Indicators
If you have ever ridden your bicycle alongside car traffic then you know how invisible you can become. Adding a few blinky lights to your bike is always a good idea. Another good idea is to wear a pair of Zackees Turn Indicator Riding Gloves ($59+). They are made of lycraspandex material and have […]
Chinese Contract Dispute Turns In To A Six Bulldozer Fight
You can’t make this stuff up. Apparently things can get pretty heated during contract disputes in China. This particular one, in Hebei, China, has six bulldozers battling it out in the streets. A bit like real life Transformers. Video of this bulldozer fight after the break.
Flyboard Air By Zapata Racing
A bit Iron Man and a bit Green Goblin. Either way it is totally awesome. The Flyboard Air by Zapata Racing begins where the water-jet Flyboards leaves off. No more tethering to a jetski and tons of water. The Flyboard Air runs on what seems to be a jet engine (don’t quote me on that) […]
Tesla Model S Gets Refreshed
It looks as if the rumors were true. The Tesla Model S has gotten a slight facelift in the latest refresh. The new Model S front end and headlights are more similar to the Model X now. The headlights are now full LED and are adaptive. There are also several new interior finish choices available […]
All-Terrain Stair Climbing Folding Cart
Who knew I would get excited about a utility cart? Not me. The UpCart combines an all-terrain three-wheel chassis with a folding hand cart. Imagine a cart that can carry a 100-pound filing cabinet up the stairs without the traditional two-wheel bounce. Now imagine that same cart hauling the groceries and then folding flat to hide behind the […]
2017 Nissan GT-R Engine Assembly Video
Ahhh. The venerable Nissan GT-R. Ever wondered what goes in to building the engine? Who knew it was hand built? Not me. Check out the video below to see some of the Nissan GT-R assembly in action. Surprisingly interesting to watch.
Custom Indian Springfield Modern Retro Bagger
The custom motorcycle shop Azzkikr Custom Baggers out of Phonex, Arizona has taken the Indian Springfield and modded it. This Indian has been dubbed the Frontier 111 and can quickly switch from a bagger to a cruiser in a few minutes. I am not a fan of the larger front wheel bikes that are popular amongst […]