Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

His noctovision used infrared light to see objects in the dark, which some experts claim was a precursor to radar. John Logie Baird [shown here] used the heads of ventriloquist dummies in early experiments because they didn’t mind the heat and bright lights of his televisor. But Baird earned his spot in history with the televisor.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 12, 2009

London belongs to one of the largest cities in the world. London's undergrounds is one of the most developed in the world but also one of the oldest in the world counting over a 100 years. These were on the streets of London for the past 10 years however they were running only on the pedal power. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

George Porter’s flash of insight at a lighting factory On a trip to collect a mercury arc lamp for the searchlight, Porter saw flash lamps being made at a Siemens factory. In the lab, they had been using a continuous light source without much success. He needed a faster light source. The figurative lightbulb turned on.

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APRIL 16, 2009

I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. Dimming the Lights to Meet Demand About Green Inc. Environmentalists see another advantage to local entities ? Follow the money.

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