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Gordon Murray Wants iStream Technology to Revolutionize Vehicle Manufacturing

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A couple years ago, Gordon Murray introduced his T25, a tiny little car that takes up no more space than a motorcycle sidecar rig, gets really high mileage and looks like fun. What I didn't notice when I wrote about it back then, perhaps it wasn't refined yet, was his iStream production process, a method of producing cars that deserves some attention. The iStream process … [Read more...]

Boxx – Electric Motorcycle Meets Trendy Vision

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This particular appliance is called the Boxx, ... can't imagine why. It has electric power and 2 wheel drive, an integrated kickstand and internal storage compartments. It weighs 120 pounds. It will go either 40 or 80 miles, depending on the core you choose, which I imagine means what battery configuration is chosen at a speed limited to 35 miles per hour. Price is … [Read more...]

Warm Weather Options for Your Hibernating Snowmobile

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Last winter was pretty mild and those of us used to seeing many feet of the white stuff were looking at bare roads, not a bad thing, in my mind, but if you have a snowmobile, you start to wonder if there's any use for it when the temperature rises. Some owners get into drag racing on grass and others, who care less for their sleds, run them across short stretches of open water, … [Read more...]

Ed Beckley’s Evil Twin 127 Inch V-Twin Powered Jump Bike by BTR Moto

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Curt Winter of BTR Moto has created this custom jump bike for Big Ed Beckley of Checkered Flag Productions. Some of you may recall Big Ed's jumps decades ago. He has been busy promoting numerous types of events including Pulling, Arena Cross, and Monster Truck nationals. Ed is also back to jumping and he is going to jump this custom bike this Father’s Day, June 16th at the … [Read more...]