Where is motorcycle technology headed? With all of the recent stories of automotive hybrids, fuel cells and electric power not to mention the huge number of new designs, cars are moving into the future, fast. Plain old internal combustion engines are putting out more power than in the muscle car days of the late sixties. What about bikes? … [Read more...]
The Tweel, lasts forever
Since we're on the subject of tire testing, here's something to think about. Michelin introduced the Tweel at the Paris Auto Show. It's an all in one wheel and tire with a replaceable tread. No air is needed, ever. It looks odd but, like any other technology, once you get used to it the appearance is perfectly normal. The Tweel still needs work before it can be used on cars but … [Read more...]
Peel Off Paint
Though not available yet in the US, a company in the Netherlands has produced a peelable paint called Maskin. It comes in eight colors. So, you can't decide what color you want on your bike, just paint it red, ride around, peel it off and paint it blue. Lather, rinse, repeat. … [Read more...]
First electric, now steam cars go fast
The BBC has a story on a steam car. Down below I pointed out the Eliica, a really fast electric car, here's a steam powered car that's going for the speed record. … [Read more...]
Two, if by sea…
Land yachts are how many of us refer to the huge RV's seen all over, many are lined up at the racetracks to house the race teams. This one, the Terra Wind, is no longer confined to land. Just drive down the boat ramp and off you go. Why take the long way around the lake? Just drive across. Do I live a sheltered life? This stuff just amazes me, not only that they build them, but … [Read more...]
Well, maybe…
Personal Air Land Vehicle (PALV) In another attempt to show what wonderful things we can do with technology without dealing with that sticky issue of the actual drivers on the road, a Dutch entrepreneur is developing a combination 3 wheel vehicle that has a sort of built in gyrocopter enabling it to take off and fly. Is the technology available? Sure. Can this be built? Don't … [Read more...]