Mutant Scooter From India Is a Pickup Truck on Two Wheels
India needs a go-anywhere, two-wheeled rig that can handle a load of packages, bags of produce, and enough seating for a family of four. The Hero RNT delivers on all those fronts, and throws in a...
View ArticleZombie Fisker Lives On With Chinese Owners, Gas-Guzzling Engines
Fisker Automotive is back from the brink, and its new owners intend to raise the automaker from the ashes. And throw in a non-hybrid, 640 horsepower V8 model to boot.
View ArticleVolvo Tricks Out New Concept With Giant Tesla-Style Tablet
In-car touchscreens suck, save for one: the 17-inch megascreen fitted to the Tesla Model S. We praised the Tesla's ease of use and responsiveness in our review, and now Volvo is getting in on the game...
View ArticleDo We Really Need a New Rearview Mirror? Nissan Thinks So
At the flick of a switch, this mirror goes from shiny glass to an LCD display that gives drivers an unobstructed view behind the car.
View ArticleA Truck Tire That Self-Inflates When Its Pressure Drops
The Aperia Halo uses an interior pendulum to create energy to ensure tractor-trailer tires are properly inflated.
View ArticleA Fuel-Efficient Big Rig From Walmart That Looks Like a Smushed Corvette
Efficiency counts when you have one of the world's largest commercial truck fleets. That's why Walmart has developed a new big rig that uses a radical design to increase airflow and cut fuel use.
View ArticleCreating Opportunities From Costs: The New World of Energy Productivity
I mentioned in my first Insights post that Energy Intelligence Software, or EIS, is where energy management and technology converge to control the three main energy cost drivers: how energy is bought,...
View ArticleTomorrow’s Cargo Ships Will Use Augmented Reality to Sail the Seas
By 2025, the first batch of autonomous vehicles will be driving through your neighborhood. But what about cargo ships? They'll still have humans at the helm--at least most of the time--and this is the...
View ArticleTesla Cleared By Feds After Fires, Add Additional Armor Anyway
The feds haven't found a defect with the Tesla Model S after two fires consumed the sedans last year. But that isn't stopping Tesla from upgrading its underbody armor.
View ArticleWhy We’re Sad the Best Airport in the World Is Getting Even Better
The Intelligent Airport system makes all relevant info available in one place, so everything flows more smoothly and delays can be cut down.
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How Much Energy From a Bow Goes Into Kinetic Energy of the Arrow?
When you pull back on a bow, you do work. How much of this work goes into kinetic energy of the arrow? Here is an experimental method to find out. The post How Much Energy From a Bow Goes Into Kinetic...
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Tested: How Bright LEDs Are Compared to Other Lights
LED light bulbs are now affordable alternatives to other lights. How does the LED compare in terms of power, brightness and color? The post Tested: How Bright LEDs Are Compared to Other Lights appeared...
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