AVX Flying car Concept: A SUV that can take off and land vertically!!
Ever wondered to just fly off while waiting in the long queues of a traffic jam? If yes, then your dream could become a reality soon. All thanks to a bunch of boffins from the AVX Aircraft Company. AVX TX, a concept car that can be manually driven on the ground like an SUV and also boasts Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) capability.
Although the concept is being developed for the U.S. army, but so many things that we use in our daily life comes from military. Modern computers, the Internet, GPS devices to name a few. Read more
Mercedes-Benz to develop a 9-speed automatic.
2010 Mercedes Benz E350 Convertible with 7speed automatic
Mercedes Benz is planning to develop a 9-speed automatic gearbox for their large-capacity engines. According to senior engineering sources, the gearbox will help improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. We at Indiancarsbikes recently tested the F10 BMW 525d which had a 8-speed automatic mated to a 205bhp inline 6. Now, 8-speeds initially seem a bit unnecessary. But, trust me it works. I wonder how much more improvement can be achieved as far as fuel efficiency is concerned. 10kpl is what we could manage from the 6 cylinder diesel over a mixed cycle.
Indian Michelangelo Kanak Gogoi pips the mighty Tatas to build the “Air Car”
Kanak Gogoi
Ever seen T-Shirts plastered with “I was born intelligent. Education ruined me” Here’s a man who seems to think so and has enough pizzaz and innovation to back it up nice and good. Great minds need next to nothing to make their dreams a reality an we’ve seen this before and here it is once again. Mr Kanak Gogoi of Guwahati, Assam has managed feats that many firms with immense resources at their disposal haven’t. Read more
Michelin Primacy MXM4: A high performance car tire that is actually made of Sunflower oil
Michelin Primacy MXM4
Green tires are big with most tire makers adopting the most eco friendly methods to make tires, thus minimizing pollution due to the production process as well as the tires themselves. Michelin, which has been at the forefront of green tire technology goes one up over of the rest of the tire world with it’s Primacy MXM4 range of high performance tires. Read more
Been Drinking? Now your car isn’t going to Start!
No more drinking and driving!
In the wake of the Toyota recalls, the automobile debates have begun again and this time, it’s not about EDR’s or black boxes. It’s about preventing drunken driving. The New York Times reports that a government-auto industry program aims to develop a device to detect drunken drivers, which would be installed in all new vehicles. The device, which would automatically detect alcohol levels in the tissue or breath would prevent drunken operators from starting the vehicle. The program has been operating on $2 million a year, but that would increase to $12 million a year.
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Limited Slip Differential: An introduction
Limited Slip Differential Cut-away model
1885 was the year when the first gasoline powered transportation came into existence. It took years of research and development to produce a motorized mode of transport. Steam engines were a kind of technological wonders back then. For the common man, horse and cart was the only way to go around town. Modern cars are the result of decades of development. Since then, cars have become ever more complex pieces of extraordinary engineering. Read more
Hybrid tech for the masses: KPIT Cummins-Bharat Forge ReVoLo Hybrid Kit
Illustration of Hybrid Car Technology
Alright, you like the colors green and blue more than any other colors because you happen to care for the big blue planet like we all ought to be doing. While you do your best to make our dear planet get greener by little things like replacing plastic carry bags with ones made from jute, cotton or recycled, you always feel guilty for not taking the bus instead of your small car to office. Read more
Come 2011, BMW will make a massive push into the Hybrid Space
2011 BMW 5 Series
Today’s BMW AGM at Munich was a path breaking one. For, BMW announced a few plans that presents a radical glimpse of what all future cars may feature. Addressing shareholders at the Munich AGM, here’s what BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer had to say. Read more
Crisp Punch: Ported throttle slide on a CV Carb with a first hand review
Ported CV Carb Throttle Slide vs Stock CV Carb Throttle Slide
Linearity was nice on the school bus you used to go to school in, but linearity on a motorcycle this side of the economuters can mean only one thing, boredom. I’m not suggesting liter class SBKs or ported two strokers for your daily dose of gonad juices here, I’m talking about how your daily ride 150cc motorcycle can put a smile on your face every time you whack open the throttle. Kicking off this tech post, I’m going to elaborate and review a simple mod on the CV(constant velocity) carburetor that can make your everyday commute just that tad bit exciting. Read more
Lotus Engineering: Cleaner, Lighter, Faster & Stronger Cars By 2020
With track cars going as light as possible with their revolutionary carbon fiber parts and components, Lotus engineering, one of the legendary names in great sports cars have decided to start using the Lightweight Concept in a innovative yet economical way into their cars. Read more
Blind spots ? Call Ford For Help
BLIS for Dummies
Are you waiting for the day we drivers use our indicators to switch lanes, The day we stop putting our heads outside to curse the guy who almost banged into us, the day we start using our rear view and side view mirrors more effectively and become more responsible drivers, the day we actually started caring for others who share the road with us as well.
Well, I am because that’s the time when Ford will decide to launch their awesome radar technology to detect vehicles in the blind spot!
Carbon Fibre Damper From ZF For Small Cars
ZF Carbon Fibre Macpherson Suspension Strut
Automotive parts giant ZF have come up with concept of a Carbon Fiber Strut. The strut has been designed for small cars weighing less than 2,000 pounds. The concept may feature in the upcoming BMW MegaCity vehicle which will largely be made up of carbon-fiber.
Google Maps “Bike There”: Now get directions on your bike
Another big step to reach out to people, Internet giant Google has added another overlay to its map service – Google Bike Maps.
Now, you can get directions while traveling on a bike or bicycle. It even shows you the elevations so that you do not have to travel unnecessary.
Automotive Jargon Deconstructed: ABS (anti lock braking system)
ABS
The Indian car market as we all know is on a rapid upward spiral upwards, with more and more cars being launched each passing week. These cars, while being laden with cutting edge technology often leave car buyers confused with the array of features they come with. Read more
Royal Enfield AVL Engine Oil Cooler update with real world data
Notice the oil cooler just in front of the crank case
Notice the intake lines and brass connectors to the oil cooler
Some time ago, we did an auto tech feature on an oil cooler for the AVL engined Royal Enfield Motorcycles. Now, we bring you the data to substantiate the oil cooler’s real world performance. Here we go! Read more
