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Controlled Quantum Levitation Brings Wipeout To Reality [Video]
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We’re not going to sit here and pretend we actually know what’s going on in this video, other than the fact that it’s just really awesome. Back in the days of the original Gran Turismo on Sony’s first Playstation, there was a futuristic racing game called Wipeout that essentially featured levitating racing ships. Now Sony…
SIM-LEI EV Revealed With 206 Mile Range
Take a good look at this car, because if you were next to it at a stop light there’s a good chance it would beat you off the line by a long shot. It’s the SIM-LEI EV, built by the SIM Company, founded in 2009 at Japan’s Keio University. What separates it from the other EVs on the block is SIM’spreference to…
Porsche’s Christophorus Magazine iPad App Free To Download
There are some great auto magazines available for your Apple iPad, but they can be a little pricey. You’ll be glad to hear about Porsche‘s new magazine called Christophorus, and this iPad app is totally free to download. And just because it’s free, it doesn’t mean that Porsche scrimped when it comes to what’s in…
Mercedes E Superlight Aiming for 2015 Launch
In terms of propulsion, the E Superlight is expected to bow with a 150 horsepower fuel cell, driving the rear wheels in conjunction with a 50 hp electric motor, though conventional gas/diesel engines and possibly a plug-in Hybrid derivative are expected to follow suit.
2013 Ford Fusion To Get Lane-Departure Warning Device
The lane-departure warning system will soon be found in a mainstream American family sedan as Ford introduces the new 2013 Ford Fusion at the upcoming 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The 2013 Fusion will feature a digital camera mounted on the windshield that will detect lane markers and position itself between them. If the driver allows…
2012 Cadillac Escalade Gets New Security Features
Maybe it’s the price tag. Maybe it’s the chrome. Regardless of the reason, there’s a big risk that your Escalade won’t be making home. For the fourth year running, the iconic Cadillac SUV topped the list of vehicles most likely to be stolen. Thankfully, GM isn’t sitting idly by while their loyal mix of suburban…
Green Factories In VW’s Future Plans
While most car companies are just trying hard to produce low-emissions vehicles, Volkswagen is looking to make even their factories green. Or is that blue! VW calls all their efficient models BlueMotion, and is taking the same approach to their factories. Their “Think Blue Factory” is an initiative they have launched to make all their…
Mitsubishi to Launch Eight Electric Vehicles by 2016, Including a Light Truck
Mitsubishi has achieved decent amounts of success with the i-MiEV electric car in its home land, and also in Europe, where this model is also sold badged as a Peugeot iOn. Next month, the i-MiEV will be going on sale in America (called simply the “i” in our market), which will no doubt increase sales…
Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives Cut In 2012
The new year is rapidly approaching and with it a host of new vehicles begging to be driven are sitting in dealer lots waiting to wow shoppers. When it comes to new cars, those shoppers often expect more for less as new models hit the showroom, but that wont be the case for electric vehicles…
European Union Toughens CO2 Regulations For 2012
Car companies that sell their vehicles in Europe have to deal with the toughest emission standards in the world, and they are about to get tougher still. The European Union has just announced that it wants to improve emissions by 20% in 2015, and to achieve that goal, it is tightening emission regulations starting from…
Electric Vehicle Sales Could Be Half Of Originally Expected Levels
Initial estimations for electric vehicle sales may have been a tad too optimistic, as a new report is coming out that EV sales may total half of what was originally expected by 2025. It’s probably too early to tell given human nature – who would have thought the Prius would be a hard to get…
Audi Announces €13 Billion Investment Plans
Audi‘s expansion plans are materializing to the tune of €13 billion by 2016, heralding growth that enthusiasts are sure to cheer for and that will provide new jobs for German students. That €13 billion will mostly go towards new technology, but the company is also looking to add about 1,200 new specialists to their team in 2012….
Government To Remove Tax Deduction For Vehicle Charging Stations In 2012
The struggles of the electric car are well documented, and it appears that the struggle is not going away anytime soon. According to the latest news, the Federal Government will pull its funding to ease the cost of buying an electric vehicle charger. Up until now, the Fed’s have been discounting these units as an…
Yelp Becomes First App For BMW ConnectedDrive
BMW has expanded its ConnectedDrive services by adding applications to those who subscribe to BMW Online services. The first of these applications is from Yelp, aiding drivers in finding restaurants and other points of interests easily. Yelp has become the place to go on the Web for user-generated reviews and feedback on all sorts of…
Butt Recognition Car Seat Is In The Works
Remember when you thought that technology that recognized your finger print to open a car door or start your car was cool? How awesome would technology that started your car based on your butt be? We think it would be pretty kick-ass! (Get it? OK… nevermind.) Researchers at the Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology in…
Volkswagen To Turn Off Blackberry Email Servers For Off-Shift Employees
Volkswagen has agreed to halt its Blackberry email servers from sending emails to employees when they are off their shift after complaints that their staff’s work and home lives were becoming one (can’t we all relate). The new restriction will cover all employees in Germany that are currently working under trade union negotiated contracts. Under…
Lojack Shares Stories On Some 2011 Car Thefts They Helped Stop
Often times we only hear the bad side of the story: cars getting stolen, thieves running off with your precious property, etc. But sometimes it’s nice to hear that there’s a happy ending to some of thefts thanks to Lojack. Lojack helps retrieve countless vehicles a year, but some of the incidents are more peculiar…
Brakes that Don’t Squeal: The Latest GM Invention
The new disc design follows on from corrosion resistance technology developed by GM and while still undergoing testing, could become available on certain cars and trucks in the General’s lineup within two to three years.
OnStar And Cadillac Will Exhibit New Tech At 2012 C.E.S. Show
General Motors is taking their Cadillac and OnStar brand to the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. The show, which runs from January 10 – 13, is a hot bed for all the latest gadgets and gizmos and GM wants to take advantage of that by showcasing their latest version of the OnStar system…
Interior of Lexus Concept Revealed: Detroit Auto Show Preview
Last week we received a macro image of a new concept car from Lexus that will be fully revealed at the upcoming 2012 North American International Auto Show. Lexus PR literature revealed only that the concept will introduce a new design direction for the luxury brand but did not hint what role the concept will…
Kickstarter Project Aims To Help Find Your Car
There’s nothing entirely revolutionary about an app that reminds you where you parked your car, but the guys looking to finish their “Find My Car Smart” app wants to revolutionize the process involved. Currently the vast majority (all) of the apps require you to launch the app after you park your car, mark it on…
Google Awarded Patent For Autonomous Vehicle
Google’s mission towards to mass market autonomous vehicles took another step forward this week when they were granted a patent for a method of controlling the self-driving car. The patent details how the vehicle can transition from being human-driven to autonomous mode. The technology raises an interesting thought, where the car could transition to autonomous…
Hyundai i-oniq Concept To Hit Geneva Motor Show
While the city of Detroit is preparing itself to host the next major auto show on the global calender in January, Hyundai is looking to the future and preparing a concept for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Their latest concept is called i-oniq and it is the work of Hyundai’s European research and development…
Coda Among Forbes Top 100 Most Promising Companies
Never heard of the American car company Coda? We won’t blame you. This electric car upstart is trying to make a name for itself, but has so far run into production delays plus other birthing problems new car companies face. However, the editor’s at Forbes believe in Coda and that it will soon be among…
