Leigh Aerosystems High Road Aerocar may be a feasible solution to flying cars. Though not as far fetched as the Hoverwing Hovercraft, its based on a proven model. This takes what seems to be inspiration from Molt Taylor’s Aerocar, the only street legal airplane, to the next level. Leigh Aerosystems are more known for it weapons and drone design for the army. To their delight, the High Road has passed its wind tunnel testing and has been deamed by them as a practical airplane. With 180 mph cruising speeds at 15,000 ft., and a ceiling of 20,000 ft with range of 500 miles. Leigh Aerosystems is looking for some deep pockets to come to the table to make this a reality.
Do you want a luxury mobile office? Do you fancy a Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GL, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX56 or Ford Expedition? You need the Executive Mobile Office SUV. You can do almost anything you can think of in these uber tech mobile units. Items include desks, captains chairs, PC connectivity, floor lights, folding seats, radio with sat, cooler, cup holders, twin 7 inch TVs, and intercom system. These are built to order and the sky is the limit.
Igor Chak and Honda have collaborated to bring us the 2015 Honda CB750. This is a very advanced motorcycle poised to impress even the most hardcore of riders. The bike is controlled by a 5 inch OLED touch screen. This computer system can do GPS navigation, drive modes, and diagnositic mode. This bike also features state of the art collison mitigation. Using radar technology, it can detect collisions and start slowing the bike. The on board computer can handle all setting on the fly. From damper rates, traction control, and lurch control, all monitored every 1/10 of a second. The powerplant is a liquid hydrogen four cylinder mated with a six speed dual clutch transmission. This is quite a ride.
The Saint-Petersburg State Marine Engineering University has created the Blue Space pedal powered submarine for all to enjoy! This exquisite toy has been in prototype since 2003 but is making a push for real investment partners to make this a reality. The propulsion is based on two occupants and can generate a capacity of 0.4 – 0.8 kW. This can convert to about two to four hours of 2 – 3 knots speed. Similar systems require a hefty 2.5 – 5.0 kW to achieve similar results. MIT uses a method called “Coanda effect,” which assumes that “if an air or water jet is blown out through a flat slot in tangential direction, this jet adheres to the surface on a comparatively large spacing from the slot. At the same time, rarefaction or thrust on the surface is generated.” Human powered submarines are popular with the navy, but are now trying to break into personal vehicle space. The first step to this progress is the relatively reasonable price point of $30k- $70k. This is much less then the million dollar automatic subs available and may even been an attraction to wealthy people and resorts. The cost of operation is much less then an automatic and is very maneuverable. It can go backward forward and even rotate. Preliminary market research is leaning toward roughly a million units sold worldwide. MIT is hoping to make about 10,000 units a year with future models already in mind. This concept is much like the Hoverwing Hovercraft and will spark a lot of interest.
Aircraft maker Sonex and company AeroConversions recently unveiled an awesome little electric-powered, two seater sport aircraft called the Sonex. The small yellow prototype was announced at a press conference held by the company on Tuesday.
Sonex president John Monnett told reporters that the plane was part of its E-Flight Initiative, and that the lightweight craft took flight using proprietary electric engine technology powered by ten “safe boxes,” which contain eight Lithium-Polymer batteries each. The companies hope to extend the current flight time of 45 minutes to at least an hour by using more efficient versions of the batteries, they are also exploring alternative fuel options such as ethanol. Sonex didn’t make an indication as to when the plane would be ready for sale, however they did say that the final product will be ” less expensive than other similar sized planes.”
We look forward to seeing the Sonex electric airplane gracing the skies soon.
After six years of development involving around 70 companies Boeing has finally premiered its 787 Dreamliner jet.
The test flighthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight of the jumbo airplane is expected in late August or September and a total of 6 planes will be included in the flight test program, which will conclude in May with the certification of the airplane followed shortly by the first delivery of a 787 to All Nippon Airways (ANA).
The scale of the 787 Dreamliner Jumbo Jet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_787 project is so huge that it required a complete redesign of an existing plane in order to freight the parts in from suppliers and enable its advanced construction technique to be implemented.
The event also saw over 30,000 people participate via two-way satellite from Japan, Italy and locations in theUnited States. Overall, according to Boeing, the 787 Premiere reached a potential audience of 100 million.
“Our journey began some six years ago when we knew we were on the cusp of delivering valuable technologies that would make an economic difference to our airline customers. In our business, that happens every 15 or so years, so we have to get it right,” said Mike Bair, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president/general manager of the 787 program. “I am so proud of the men and women of Boeing and of our partner employees in the 70 companies that have brought this airplane to the passengers of the world.”
At this stage 47 customers worldwide have ordered 677 airplanes worth more than $110 billion at current list prices, making the Dreamliner the biggest commercial airplane launch in history.
New Zealand mechanic Rudy Heeman has just developed a two passenger hovercraft that has the ability to lift off, leaving other water based craft in its wake. The hovercaft is has been developed over the last eleven years. Its’ optimum height is about 4ft 6in above the water. The hoverwing sets off like a normal-hovercraft but when it reaches top speed of 60mph, its wings can be extended and it takes flight. Rudy Heeman believes there may be a commercial market for his creation-the hoverwing. He believes that his invention is an extremely efficient method of transport, travelling at about 6ft over the water and reaching speeds of over 60mph across the surface.
Heeman Officially calls this invention a ‘wing in ground effect vehicle’ - a hovercraft which is able to fly due to a set of unusual aerodynamics. Heeman’s first test flight actually ended in a crash landing. He was lucky and escaped with only a bruised leg. After the accident Heeman made adjustments to the Hovercraft and now believes the hoverwing is ready. , but Mr Heeman has yet to decide who to choose.
Nissan has just released details about their NV200 Mobile Office Concept Vehicle. THe NV200 is Nissan’s take on a next generation mobile office commercial vehicle. The NV200 features a storage area that slides from the rear of the van. In the cars current iteration it is shown filled with tools for an ocean photagrapher. The rear pod accommodates all the equipments a professional ocean photographer needs including a a remote control panel for a spider camera, as well as equipment for organizing and editing photographs and images while on assignment apart from a variety of diving gear including flippers, oxygen tanks and an underwatersea scooter.The sliding storge area is designed to be customizable, housing a pod that can be swapped with the owners needs. The trays and boxes in the compartment can be arranged to suit any number of profession specific equipment.
Inside of the Nissan NV200 is a computer workstation. This is actually the second mobile office vehicle we’ve seen from Nissan. Last year they showed us the science-lab themed 2006 Nissan Terranaut.
No official word on whether or not the Nissan NV200 will ever make it to production. It is however an awesome vehicle that could one day find practical use.
U.S. Submarine’s NM-Edition Gem Triton 1000 dives to 1,000 feet, has a 360º view, joystick steering, leather seats, and air conditioning. You get personal delivery to the cove of your choice with a two-day training program and all you have to do is come up with the $1,440,000.00.
Gem Triton 1000 Submarine by Neiman Marcus is created by U.S. Submarines. The NM-Edition Gem Triton 1000 was created with all the sci-fi bells and whistles. ABS-certified, three-axis maneuverability. Dives to 1,000 feet. 360-degree views from your high-density acrylic bubble. Luxury leather seats, joystick steering, with a gemstone set in the stick, matching gemstone key chain, and even air conditioning. In this beauty, you’ll be outmaneuvering Captain Nemo in no time.
Your under-the-sea dream machine comes with a comprehensive two-day training program and deliveryto your secluded cove anywhere in the U.S. Scratch a fender on a sunken chest? U.S. Submarines provides worldwide service and replacement parts.
For only $1,440,000.00 you get the NM Gem Triton 1000 Submarine and a two-day training program.
Behold the awesome Yamaha Tesseract. Yamaha recently unveiled this concept four-wheel vehicle. First seen at the Tokyo Motor Show this vehicle hopes to combine the performance of a motorcycle with the stability of 4 wheels. The Yamaha Tesseract is powered by an electric hybrid liquid-cooled V-Twin engine that provides ample torque and a top speed of around 200mph.
