Terrafugia’s Flying Car Approved by FAA; On Sale Next Year

Are you a sports pilot with about $200k to spend on a plane? Then you’re in luck. Terrafugia’s plane-car may go on sale as early as late next year 2011 now that they’ve been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Light Sport Aircraft. Named the Transition, it uses regular high-octane gas and… Continue reading Terrafugia’s Flying Car Approved by FAA; On Sale Next Year

GPS Angel V4 warns you when approaching dicey intersections

The GPS Angel V4 is a red light camera and speed camera warning system that you place on your car’s dashboard. It uses GPS to figure out where your car is and maps that against the built-in database of over 6000 known red light camera and speed camera locations, and warns you when you’re approaching… Continue reading GPS Angel V4 warns you when approaching dicey intersections

Dell’s ‘Solar’ Parking Lot recharges plug-in cars

Dell is one company that is at least trying to tackle the climate problem in whatever capacity they can. For example, here’s what I feel is a great idea: solar cell-lined shaded parking structures. These ‘trees’ not only shade cars from the sun, but also collect and can power electrical outlets in the column, so… Continue reading Dell’s ‘Solar’ Parking Lot recharges plug-in cars

Heads-Up Displays get Small with Holographic Projection Tech

Head-up Displays (HUDs) are not exactly a cutting-edge technology any more. However, they still demand a great deal of space. A new HUD based on holographic projection could be squeezed into a space as small as a car’s side mirror. Just imagine being able to see additional data, graphics or other warnings overlaid on what’s… Continue reading Heads-Up Displays get Small with Holographic Projection Tech

Toyota working on anti-drunk driving technology

In much the same way that certain diseases have been eradicated and we as a society have shed them from our collective consciousness, so one day we may forget that drunk driving was ever the scourge it is today. More than a few companies are working on solutions that will aid in this quest. Toyota… Continue reading Toyota working on anti-drunk driving technology

Tesla announces their 2nd all-electric car

Electric car maker, Tesla Motors, unveiled their 2nd all-electric auto this week, the Model S. Their first model, the Roadster was (and still is) sold for over $100k. Despite the price, there is still a waiting list for these cars. The Model S will have a more down-to-earth price tag of $50k (with an approximate… Continue reading Tesla announces their 2nd all-electric car

Mercedes aims to get rid of gas-powered cars by 2015

Kudos to Mercedes Benz for setting themselves such a lofty goal. No more petroleum in their automobile lineup. Alternative power sources include technologies like electric batteries, fuel cells and biofuels. They may fail, but having set such a goal, they will in all likelihood make a great deal of progress and probably meet their goal… Continue reading Mercedes aims to get rid of gas-powered cars by 2015