Wireless charging of electric buses to be put to real world test in Germany

Wireless charging of electric buses to be put to real world test in Germany:

Regional German transport operator Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) is set to carry out a pilot project to test the viability of wireless inductive charging technology of electric buses. The trial will see two electric buses fitted with Canadian transportation manufacturer Bombardier's PRIMOVE inductive charging technology that will enable them to be recharged wirelessly as they let passengers on and off at bus stops along the inner city route 63 in Mannheim, Germany. ..
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Section: ecoGizmo



Tags: Electric Vehicles,
EV Charging,
Public Transport,
Wireless Charging




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The Stamp House: a self-sustaining, solar-powered cyclone shelter

The Stamp House: a self-sustaining, solar-powered cyclone shelter:

Thanks to its tropical climate, Far North Queensland (FNQ), Australia, is a place where residents regularly have to deal with threats from the environment in the form of cyclones, while being mindful of their impact on the environment. One architectural firm has constructed a building that attempts to address both concerns simultaneously. Designed by Charles Wright Architects, the Stamp House in FNQ is a self-sustaining home that's sturdy enough to withstand a Category 5 cyclone...
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Section: Architecture



Tags: Australia,
Environmental,
House,
Sustainable,
Water Conservation




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Maserati to debut four-seat GranTurismo MC Stradale in Geneva

Maserati to debut four-seat GranTurismo MC Stradale in Geneva:

Fresh off a glorious victory on the high seas, Maserati has its mind back on the road. At this year's Geneva Motor Show, the Italian marque will premiere a new four-seat version of the race-inspired GranTurismo MC Stradale, along with flashing Europe a glimpse of the new Quattroporte. ..
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Section: Automotive



Tags: Geneva Motor Show 2013,
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Boeing and Sikorsky to team up on X2-based rotorcraft for U.S. Army

Boeing and Sikorsky to team up on X2-based rotorcraft for U.S. Army:

Sikorsky’s coaxial X2 Demonstrator may have taken its last flight, but the rotorcraft’s design will serve as the basis for a new aircraft proposed by Sikorsky and Boeing. The companies will submit a joint proposal to build the new aircraft for Phase 1 of the U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) program that aims to deliver the next generation of vertical lift utility and attack aircraft...
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Tags: Aircraft,
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Sikorsky,
Sikorsky X2,
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Garia's luxurious Mansory Currus Golf Car is street-legal in Europe

Garia's luxurious Mansory Currus Golf Car is street-legal in Europe:

Purveyor of bespoke golf cars Garia has unveiled a brand new model, dubbed the “Garia Mansory Currus.” Boasting enough range to take you around all 18 holes and back home again, the Garia Mansory Currus can be used as a street-legal and rather luxurious mode of transportation in Europe.
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Section: Sports



Tags: Carbon Fiber,
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Apple iWatch to reportedly release in 2013

Apple iWatch to reportedly release in 2013:

With Wall Street souring on Apple during the last few months – and with no big product updates expected in the next few months – the company could use some buzz. In what could be a controlled leak, two outlets are adding fuel to the flame of iWatch rumors. They report that Apple plans to release the device later in 2013...
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Section: Wearable Electronics



Tags: Apple,
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Tone Tank is the über cool way to reposition studio microphones

Tone Tank is the über cool way to reposition studio microphones:

Don't go thinking that the Tone Tank is just a big boy's toy, it's not. It's a serious piece of studio equipment, on a par with the mixing desk and professional monitors – well, perhaps not quite. In addition to adding a bit of fun to the studio floor, this RC military tank allows sound engineers to precisely position studio microphones without having to constantly leave the console. And yes, the cannon is fully functional...
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Section: Electronics



Tags: Microphone,
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Remote Control,
Studio,
Tanks




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Toyota rips the lid off the FT-86

Toyota rips the lid off the FT-86:

We've been following Toyota’s FT-86 from its concept days to its production debut as the GT86. Now it's gone topless, with Toyota unveiling the FT-86 Open Concept Geneva Motor Show. ..
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Section: Automotive



Tags: Cabriolet,
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Don't judge a book by its title: The Ferrari LaFerrari (F70) hybrid hypercar

Don't judge a book by its title: The Ferrari LaFerrari (F70) hybrid hypercar:

The 288 GTO, the F40, the F50, the Enzo, the ... LaFerrari? They really want us to call it that? It's not the strongest model name, but Ferrari's latest creation is its most powerful, technological masterpiece to date. Flirting with 1,000 horsepower, the Ferrari LaFerrari isn't your typical green car, but it is Ferrari's first production hybrid and its most efficient car ever. ..
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Section: Automotive



Tags: F1,
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EA exploring Oculus Rift support for 'Battlefield 4' and 'Dragon Age III' engine

EA exploring Oculus Rift support for 'Battlefield 4' and 'Dragon Age III' engine:





After a wave of early demonstrations, the first Oculus Rift developer kits are going out, and the question of how the Rift will be used for real-life games is becoming more important. Over at MTBS3D, a forum member unearthed an EA request for a student researcher to look into "VR technology in games," with specific mention of the Oculus Rift. Since then, site president Neil Schneider has gotten confirmation that while nothing is certain, EA is indeed weighing support for the Oculus Rift on its Frostbite engine — which is used in the Battlefield series as well as upcoming Dragon Age and Mass Effect titles.
"I am really eager to see how the Oculus Rift works with Frostbite," says Frank Vitz, who heads the Frostbite creative team at EA...
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