Flight of Fancy: Creating the Next Flying Car

MIX Aerospace has been working for the last four years to create a flying car. Now they're looking to turn those dreams and drawings into working prototypes, using Indiegogo to help raise funds and, more importantly, awareness.

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Juan Carlos Zuleta

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NUCLEAR FUSION

In a recent interview with David Letterman, Jamie Edwards, a 13 year old boy from England informs that he was able to build a nuclear fusion reactor at his school. Notwithstanding the fact that this represents an amazing result for a kid of that age, there might be more to this incredible tale. It, together with other recent developments in the electric car industry, could be an indication that, contrary to a previous supposition of mine, we might indeed be witnessing right now the inauguration of the lithium era in the world.

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Steve Stollman

WHO KILLED THE STREETCAR? THE "SNELL REPORT"

In 1974, legislative aide and anti-trust attorney Bradford Snell, released a 100-page report on GM and ESSO's "Secret holding companies", calling for a restructuring of the American transportation system, starting with the break-up of the Big Three.

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TRICOPTERS, QUADCOPTERS, OCTACOPTERS, OH MY!

Technology now makes it possible for anyone to own their own personal drone for as little as $30. Will we use them responsibly?


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19 Total Articles for Week of 13-Apr-14 to 19-Apr-14

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16-Apr-2014

Hyundai Engineers Discover Improved Electrolyte To Improve Battery Range
New sulfone-based electrolyte greatly improved the capacity and reversible capacity retention of a Li-sulfur battery, enabling an EV with a range of 85 miles to increase to 120 miles.

Peugeot Announces Debut of Exalt Electric Hybrid
Range in EV-mode not announced at this time.

Volvo to Field Its Own All-Electric XC90 SUV
Electric version of XC90 seen as potential competitor to Tesla's Model X crossover coupe.

Mercedes Begins Production of B-Class Electric
B-Class electric car seen as competitor to BMW's i3, which while heavier than the its Bavarian rival reported offers similar performance parameters.

Tesla Reports Strong Demand for Model S, Model X
Company says it will need to start third production line to build its Generation III car.

Tesla Motors Questions Motives of Wisconsin Lemon Law Lawyer
Wisconsin attorney Vince Megna filed a similar lemon claim against another carmaker on behalf of the same doctor last year.

Fisker Creditors to Receive 20-25 Cents on the Dollar
Meanwhile Hybrid Tech Holdings, which acquired the original US DoE loan for $25 million, is expected to receive upwards of $90M from the sale of Fisker's assets.

14-Apr-2014

Kandi Prepares for Shanghai Launch of Electric Carshare System
Shanghai government officials are briefed on launch of electric car-sharing system coming to Jinshan District late in 2014.

Fossil Fuel's Attack on Renewable Energy Is Futile Effort
Jim Marston debunks fossil fuel attacks on renewable energy as no longer credible.

GM's Perspective: How Successful Is the Volt?
CNET's Brooke Crother sits down with two General Motors executives three years on into the launch of its Chevrolet Volt extended range electric hybrid.

Tesla Sales Model Faces Obstacles In New Jersey
New Jersey lawyer and managing partner of Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC explains some of the legal challenges Tesla Motors faces in overcoming sales ban in his state.

Indian Official Bucks Trend, Drives Electric Car
Transport Commissioner K Amaranarayana has become the first bureaucrat in the state to opt for an electric car, Mahindra Reva

Tesla Rewriting the Rules on Getting From A-to-B
Justin Loiseau finds that Tesla is not only building superior electric cars, they are taking advantage of power company inertia to create a national charging network.

General Motor's Electric Vehicle Moon Shot
Besides investing $384 million in Detroit Hamtramck assembly plant, GM is hinting at a technology leap for the Volt and a 200-mile electric car to compete against Tesla's consumer EV.

Test Drive: Ford Fusion Hybrid
Larry Prinz discovers during his test drive that not only does the Ford Fusion Hybrid save fuel, but looks great at the same time.

Test Drive: Vauxhall Ampera Electric Hybrid
Sam Wollaston discovers a cue for the '21st Century' ailment for range anxiety, the Ampera electric hybrid, the twin of the Chevrolet Volt.

BMW to Showcase X5 Concept with eDrive at NY Auto Show
BWM Concept X5 eDrive preview slated for 2014 New York International Autoshow

Biking Proponent Urges Cyclists to Switch to 'Zero Emission' Electric Cars
Jan Heine urges cyclists to transport their bikes to events and venues using 'zero emission' electric vehicles like the Nissan LEAF.

ZeHus Bike+ Wins Golden Creative Award at China Cycle 2014
Compact and lightweight, the Bike+ drive system switches on and off automatically, allowing the bike to operate just like a non-motorized model.

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