Nuclear-powered car

Search of alternative fuel to propel the vehicle continues to be done. Scientists at the company's research and development of Laser Power Systems has developed a system of turbine-driven electric generators thorium-based lasers.

Thorium is a radioactive metal lighter with an atomic weight 90. In other words, this is a nuclear-powered cars. The principle works is very simple. Thorium is used to generate heat that produces steam in a closed cycle.

Steam is then moving the generators. Because it only takes a thin sheet of aluminum foil to prevent radiation leaks, so the mini-reactors are very safe to use as a power vehicle.

According to LPS, a unit of power, capable of generating 250 kW of power equivalent to 335 hp with a weight of less than 227 kg. According to its inventor, Charles Stevens, per gram of thorium has an energy equivalent to 28,390 liters of gasoline.

As a result, with only 8 grams of thorium can run the average car for 5,000 hours or the equivalent mileage of 480,000 miles or over the life of the ideal vehicle itself.

LPS was not alone in this affair. Cadillac had introduced a thorium-powered concept car at the Chicago Auto Show 2009 and designed by LORUS Kulesus.

The vehicles did not have nuclear power reactors from Thorium is actually functioning. However, someone at General Motors have been thinking about an interesting idea to create a concept car for the show.

Nuclear-powered car

Americans Have Flying Cars

United States now has a transition roadable aircraft (TRA), a vehicle that can walk in two worlds, land and air, creation Terrafugia Transition. Flying car has been around since 2006, but the manufacturer took years to convince the authorities will airworthiness and safety to get permission.

In 2009, TRA received the green light to do the maiden flight. While permission to drive on the street (on the road) has bagged now issued by the Institute of Highway Safety and Traffic (National National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / NHTSA).

The permit was mentioned, Terrafugia got some special dispensation by various considerations. For example, the TRA may use this type of tire is heavier than normal weights. Then, the glass must be specially coated to safety when a collision or hit by a bird. However, the TRA using polycarbonate (plastic).

The existence of exceptions, according to NHTSA to insidelane, because the flying car is still within the scope of public interest and consistency maintaining traffic safety. Although flightless, the TRA should follow the procedures as the aircraft, ie if you want to take-off must be from the airport.

In terms of performance, the TRA is claimed to be able to fly as far as 700 kilometers with a speed of 175 km / hour. When on the road, this car can be driven with a speed of 110 km / hour. He could park the car as usual. In addition, TRA has the ability to fold the wings in just 30 seconds, like a convertible car.

With this license pocket, then opened the way TRA to begin shipping 100 units are already booked customers. A flying car priced at 250,000 U.S. dollars. LATEST CAR NEWS

Americans Have Flying Cars

Traffic jams are getting worse causing the driver often so cranky. Because the situation facing always the same or monotonous. If left unchecked, let alone stress is also higher, potentially causing an accident!

Driving with no hands on the wheel

The condition is exactly what is anticipated the automotive experts and European car manufacturers. In cooperation with HAVEit ((Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport), research institute funded by the European Union, is developing a system called "Temporary Auto Pilot" (TAP). Yes, a car drove by the driver do not need to hold or control the steering wheel! Nevertheless , the driver is still expected to pay attention to conditions in the vicinity, especially at the front and side of his car.

According to Prof.. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Executive Director of Volkswagen Group Research (one of the cars that participated in the development), TAP is actually directed to prevent boredom driver, either while it is facing severe congestion as well as when cruising down the interstate.

With TAP, cars that use it will follow a vehicle that slid in front of him. Including accelerating rate, deceleration (slowing down) when it will turn and so on. Further, this tool can work up to a speed of 130 km / hour.

Actually, this concept is not new. Previously existing tool to control the speed of the car called the cruise control (moving at constant speed) or a more sophisticated adaptive cruise control. The latest version, it can set the speed, fast or slow based on the vehicle in front.

But TAP, according to Prof.. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, TAP is a tool for the transition towards fully automatic driving system. The system is a combination of Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist.

By activating the "Pilot Mode", the car will go to a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Admittedly, the system is not perfect, but it is expected to reduce accidents.

The advantage, compared with an automatic driver system developed by Google and Audi - monitoring components are used, the sensors are mass produced. Distance and environmental monitoring components used include cameras, ultrasonic sensors, lasers for switching and electronic horizon. With this addition, TAP can be used Leohold sure in the near future! LATEST CAR NEWS

Temporary Auto Pilot, Driving Without a Hand in the wheel!

During these hybrid electric cars and plug-ins that were introduced generally use lithium-ion (li-ion). Now, two companies from Japan, FDK Corp. and Takayanagi Co. Ltd., work together to introduce an electric car with a power source capacitor.

Electric cars with Li-Ion Capacitor

Prototype electric cars that rely on these capacitors are currently being exhibited at the Next Automotive Industry Fair 2011 that took place on June 15 to 17 in Tokyo.

Added, the mileage of electric vehicle that uses a capacitor is only 5 km. Nevertheless, the charging time is only 1 minute and is expected to be released in 2012.

"With such capabilities, we hope this car is only used for shopping at stores around the housing complex. In the store anyway, the capacitor can be recharged. After that, the owner went home," said Takayanagi.

Electric car li-ion capacitor is a capacitor module uses 8 li-ion 36Wh capacity (a total of 290 Wh). Two capacitor module mounted on the front, while six more in the back. Voltage of 45 volts per module, which is obtained by connecting four capacitors in series and then paralleled. Total voltage to 90 volts.

By using a capacitor, the weight is much lighter car, only 260 kg. That also includes 40 batteries. Furthermore, to drive both rear wheels, used two electric motors made ​​in DC Advance Inc. that delivers 1.75 kW of power and can be accelerated to 80 km / hour. LATEST CAR NEWS

Electric cars with Li-Ion Capacitor

WSBK legend who defend Aprili Max Biaggi, always wear a helmet by Suomy brand when bulldoze circuit. Superbike world championship five times it was like a symbol Suomy. Replica Helmets Suomy Biaggi will be mass produced.

Biaggi will be competing in the Superbike Monza in advanced, the race is the Italian rider was also the opportunity to use a new helmet. Biaggi new helmet is what will be produced replicas.

Suomy Extreme model range is made in three different sizes (XS-M, L, XL, XXL-XXXL) and using new materials. Is a combination karbin and aramidic fiber helmet that became the basic material. Layer in the helmet can be removed to facilitate the washing.

Users can also customize the helmet in the helmet like the cheeks and head pads. Suomy provides a measure thickness to fit the user's head.

This helmet is claimed is very lightweight, special sizes and special channels in the EPS to increase the maximum air flow, good air ventilation and ensure proper airflow inside the helmet. Part glass thermophormed Lexan polycarbonate, scratch resistant, anti-fog. Shielding is available in versions reserves.

Max Biaggi Replica Helmet

one-car-news.blogspot.com - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Americans choose 6 of the 13 cars that followed the crash test. Six cars have the highest value of tests performed. Besides the six cars have been equipped with safety features and become a standard feature. The six cars were:

Ford Focus 2012

Version 2012 get good value for the front, side and rear rollover crash test. Also this car has been equipped with electronic stability control as standard features. According to the IIHS these technologies can reduce mortality by 50 percent.

Honda Civic 4 door

IIHS has tested this car and reward good value for this car around. Also this car has also been equipped with electronic stability control.

2011 Hyundai Elantra

IIHS make the Elantra as an example of how this car can improve security from time to time. In the vulnerable period 2001 to 2006 this car always gets a bad value. Now the car is one step ahead and managed to score well in all four crash tests and also has electronic stability control fitted.

Lexus 200h 2011 CT

Based on this hybrid car engine produces 43 mpg in the city and 40 mpg highway and the streets get the highest score categorized safety.

Nissan Juke 2011

Croosover made ​​by Japanese manufacturers is getting good value in all four crash tests and has electronic stability control fitted. Cars with this stylish design to produce 30 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.

2011 Toyota Prius

This car became the most fuel-efficient vehicles that produce 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway street. In addition, this car gets highest rating in the four crash tests and has electronic stability control as standard features.

6 Car IIHS Most Secure Version