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5 amazing automotive technologies adapted to the real world
Sometimes you just have to let your engineers play a little. That appears to be the mantra at Nissan as they attempt to humanize their tech
Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2022


Wind-powered car appears to defy physics
Intriguing thing about Blackbird is that it runs faster than wind speed when travelling downwind.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 4, 2022


Impaired-driver sensor could pave the way for safer vehicles
Researchers have made heat-resistant, pressure-detecting sensors that, when attached to seats, can tell whether a driver is drowsy or sick.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021


Wireless EV charging technology may soon be available on US roads
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has licensed its wireless charging technology for electric vehicles to HEVO.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


A wind-powered car that appears to defy physics wins Youtuber $10K bet
The intriguing thing about Blackbird is that it runs faster than wind speed when travelling downwind.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021


EVs are much cleaner than gas vehicles in full lifecycle green house gas creation
EVs still release fewer greenhouse gases than gas vehicles - even if they're charged by energy grid that relies on 'dirty' power llike coal
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2021


Paralyzed Former Indy Driver Heroically Drives Again in Modified C8 Corvette
Quadriplegic IndyCar team owner Sam Schmidt piloted a C8 Corvette Stingray up the hill at this past weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
Joseph Shavit
Jul 17, 2021


A wind-powered car that appears to defy physics
Is it possible for the wind to push something faster than it itself is moving? The team who built the car, believed it was possible
Joseph Shavit
Jun 13, 2021
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