Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Ten of the taxi for bombs of the future: a futuristic overview
Ten of the taxi for bombs of the future: a futuristic overview
Mikhail Boyarsky calls green-eyed taxi to slow down, but readers Novate.Ru know that progress is impossible to slow down. Here are the inventors and designers to invent new machines and new projects with checkered. What will be the taxi in twenty years? Single, solar, electric, water, intelligent ... Meet the top ten projects taxi of the future!
Solar taxi-bus
The project "Renault Runner", proposed by the designer, Walter Robert (Walter Robert) - a luxury solar-powered taxi. The machines can connect with each other, forming a bus: the axes are arranged in such a way that they are relatively easy to redirect. In a transport can be connected to three stores.
Taxi for gigapolisov
The next project in our top ten taxi of the future offers a new way of ordering transport. Passengers pass through the checkpoint, using a credit card, and sets the destination. He was immediately put into a separate machine, and then attach it to a small auto. In the auto of such passengers will be few, and all of them it will take roughly the area of destination, and there too they disperse themselves. This is very beneficial in huge cities like Tokyo, where the bill for travel from edge to edge can make a considerable amount. Taxi concept proposed Ford Motors, and design decision belongs to Eva Toftum (Eva Toftum).
Taxi Tram
Concept Metrotopia a little similar to the previous draft. There are also several individual machines are compiled into one - only it turns out not auto, and a tram. Each machine is individually takes up very little space due to vertical orientation. Thanks to the gyroscopes and a system of checks, single-wheel machine will be stable. But it is hardly safe enough.
single elektrotaksi
Another project on the topic belongs elektrotaksi Portuguese designer David Vidal (David Vidal). The project will appeal to those who do not want to ride in his car, but often travels around the city. User purchases a ticket (for example, for a year) and skip to the electric trolley takes the single one of the many parks. And then rides as you like. Such a scheme has been implemented in Barcelona with bicycles.
Taxi gondola
Taxi - is not necessarily land transportation. Water taxis are very relevant to coastal cities. Dublin Design Studio Curve Creative offers a water taxi project, which can be hired on loan - as well as electric trolley in the previous draft. Due to lack of time counter for transportation must be very like tourists in Venice, St. Petersburg and other "pearls of the sea."
Solar taxi to Venice
The next project in our top ten taxi of the future - Solar Top transportation for traveling in canals of Venice. It runs on solar power. Lack of Solar Top - low maneuverability, and the big plus - the electric motor, which will not pollute the already dirty channels. Unfortunately, the solar cell will be unable to provide the motor energy, so that it will take elektrozapravki.
Green taxis for Mumbai
In the crowded city of Mumbai (India) with the petrol motor trishaw taboo: it was very noisy and they pollute the air. Designer Michael Scherger (Michael Scherger) offers Indian fish is to change to "green" povozochki to be recharged from the mains "elektrozapravok." Maximum speed taxi - 30 km / h. A nice bonus in the Indian climate - full disclosure of the vehicle, but in case of rain it will be possible to push the roof.
Taxi-2025: Mercedes Nimbus
The next taxi in the top ten developed Slavcho Tanevskim (Slavche Tanevski). The car looks futuristic, but the unusual design is an exact calculation: of meniyu Developer 2025, Li-Ion Batteries will be able to fully meet the needs of the car. Taxi-Mercedes Benz all-wheel drive will be (on the four electric motors), and can carry 5 people, or 3 with luggage. Your project Tanevsky called Nimbus, but not spent by JK Rowling and the world's first taxi (and it was Victoria, built by Daimler in 1897).
Taxis without drivers
The saddest thing about the future for the bombing - OPTI. Project Piliste Paul (Paul Piliste) involves a complete rejection of the taxi drivers: they will be replaced robots, obedient, reliable, courteous and sober. And most importantly - do not require a salary. The project is also designed in 2025.
Arab taxi cab drivers without
Do you think the previous project - a fantasy? The future enters into our lives now. The project operates a taxi without the driver in the capital of United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. A couple of years ago, the first smart cars left on the streets of the future of Masdar City.
This concludes our dozen taxi. And the future - starting right now.
Solar taxi-bus
Taxi for gigapolisov
Taxi Tram
single elektrotaksi
Taxi gondola
Solar taxi to Venice
Green taxis for Mumbai
Taxi-2025: Mercedes Nimbus
Taxis without drivers
Arab taxi cab drivers without
This concludes our dozen taxi. And the future - starting right now.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The 20 Worst Cities for Stolen Cars
What increases a car’s odds of being stolen? Apparently, it’s a California license plate, to judge by data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. In its annual Hot Spots Report, NICB identifies the metropolitan areas with the highest rate of car theft — and eight of the top 10 areas are in California, with the other two in Washington state.The report also had a big of good news: The FBI statistics show a 7.2 percent decrease in auto theft nationwide over the previous year. “Improved anti-theft technology and law enforcement efforts have had a significant impact on thefts,” said NICB chief Joe Wehrle — although he pointed out that professional criminal rings and gangs still pose an ongoing challenge to law enforcement, as well as to car owners.
Professional thieves are particularly active in California, since cars stolen there can either be moved to Mexico for sale or shipped out to Asia in containers through the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland, says NICB spokesman Frank Scafidi. State and local budget troubles throughout California may also be causing cutbacks in police and prosecutors specializing in car theft, he added.
Here’s a rundown of the 20 worst areas for car theft:
Experts advise these precautions:
Discourage thieves: Many car boosters — whether professional or amateur — are looking for the easiest target. So they pass by vehicles that seem to defeat a quick grab. For around $50, you can buy The Club or other steering wheel lock; for about $80, you can get a “tire claw” lock that will keep one wheel from moving. Such locks add to the difficulty and time it takes to steal your car or truck
Sound the alarm: For $200 to $300, an auto electronics shop can install an alarm that will go off if the door is opened without a key. Be sure to get a decal that announces the alarm. The ear-assaulting alarm noise won’t stop all car thieves — but, like The Club, it might encourage them to seek another target.
Kill the engine: Cars, trucks and SUVs from recent years have a built-in system that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the engine computer gets a signal from the precisely matched key. To approximate this in an older car, you can get professional installation of a so-called kill switch. This disrupts the circuitry of the engine unless the switch is turned on. The installer will hide the switch somewhere reachable from the driver’s seat but where thieves cannot quickly find it.
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Professional thieves are particularly active in California, since cars stolen there can either be moved to Mexico for sale or shipped out to Asia in containers through the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland, says NICB spokesman Frank Scafidi. State and local budget troubles throughout California may also be causing cutbacks in police and prosecutors specializing in car theft, he added.
Here’s a rundown of the 20 worst areas for car theft:
| 1. | Fresno, Calif. |
| 2. | Modesto, Calif. |
| 3. | Bakersfield-Delano, Calif. |
| 4. | Spokane, Wash. |
| 5. | Vallejo-Fairfield, Calif. |
| 6. | Sacramento, Calif. area |
| 7. | Stockton, Calif. |
| 8. | Visalia-Porterville, Calif. |
| 9. | San Francisco-Oakland, Calif. area |
| 10. | Yakima, Wash. |
| 11. | Laredo, Texas |
| 12. | Detroit, Mich. area |
| 13. | Seattle, Wash. area |
| 14. | Macon, Georgia |
| 15. | San Diego, Calif. area |
| 16. | Myrtle Beach, SC area |
| 17. | Las Vegas, Nev. |
| 18. | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif. |
| 19. | Jackson, Miss. |
| 20. | Albuquerque, NM |
Experts advise these precautions:
Discourage thieves: Many car boosters — whether professional or amateur — are looking for the easiest target. So they pass by vehicles that seem to defeat a quick grab. For around $50, you can buy The Club or other steering wheel lock; for about $80, you can get a “tire claw” lock that will keep one wheel from moving. Such locks add to the difficulty and time it takes to steal your car or truck
Sound the alarm: For $200 to $300, an auto electronics shop can install an alarm that will go off if the door is opened without a key. Be sure to get a decal that announces the alarm. The ear-assaulting alarm noise won’t stop all car thieves — but, like The Club, it might encourage them to seek another target.
Kill the engine: Cars, trucks and SUVs from recent years have a built-in system that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the engine computer gets a signal from the precisely matched key. To approximate this in an older car, you can get professional installation of a so-called kill switch. This disrupts the circuitry of the engine unless the switch is turned on. The installer will hide the switch somewhere reachable from the driver’s seat but where thieves cannot quickly find it.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Best luxury cars 2011
The 2011 Mustang Roush 5XR
The Roush Mustang prepared by taking to the base GT and boosts its V8 with 525 hp and 630 Nm of torque, it is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. The car gets a special body kit, new exhaust system, the suspensions are fully reviewed and Cooper RS3 tires are 20-inch chrome wheels.
Production is limited to 150 copies and this preparation is available on the coupe and convertible. The price is $ 15,390 and includes a warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles (57936 km).
SPESIFIKASI Verso-S | Mini MPV Terbaru Toyota
Verso-S, launched at the Paris Motor Show, it was different from previously marketed MPV verso. Verso-S is a small MPV. Length 3990 mm, or 24 centimeters longer than the Yaris (3750 mm) and smaller than the Toyota Avanza.
According to Toyota Motor Corp., a mini MPV two rows of seats are on sale in Europe in February next year. While in his home country, Japan, went on sale in November under the name "Ractis".
Verso-S, though small, still offers an interior that is roomy enough and provide comfort with a compact body. According to Toyota, a mini MPV designed for use in the city. With small size, is expected Verso-S is more easily maneuvered in the narrow city streets and jammed. Rear seats can be folded two parts with a proportion of 60/40.
The roof is equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Supplies are still new to car audio with classmates is a touch screen. Also equipped with control buttons on the steering wheel. As a result, Verso-S to small cars, including luxury!
As a driving source, to market Eropada Toyota offers two engines, namely gasoline 1.3 liter, Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (Dual VVT-i) and 1.4 liter diesel, direct injection, common rail (D-4D). More efficient diesel version of its fuel consumption, 23.25 liters / km for the automatic transmission, and 22.7 km / liter. While gasoline 18 km / liter for 6-speed manual and 19.2 km / liter.
Besides petrol version is offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, also an optional 7-speed CVT is equipped with sequential paddle shifft operation to gain a sense of the manual. This car dclassified B-MPV market segment and compete with the C-segment car.
Specifications-S Toyota Verso
Dimensions (mm)
Length 3.990
Width 1695
Height 1595
Wheelbase 2550
The length of the cabin 1875
The width of the cabin 1420
High cabin 1310
Engine
Gasoline type, 1.3 liter, Dual VVT Diesel, 1.4-liter D-4D
The capacity of 1.329 cc 1364
Power max. 79kW (99PS@6.000 rpm 66 kW (90PS) @ 3800 rpm
Torque max. 125Nm@4.000 rpm 1800-2800 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual, CVT 7-speed,
sequential mode and Manual
6 speed multimode
Verso-S, launched at the Paris Motor Show, it was different from previously marketed MPV verso. Verso-S is a small MPV. Length 3990 mm, or 24 centimeters longer than the Yaris (3750 mm) and smaller than the Toyota Avanza.
According to Toyota Motor Corp., a mini MPV two rows of seats are on sale in Europe in February next year. While in his home country, Japan, went on sale in November under the name "Ractis".
Verso-S, though small, still offers an interior that is roomy enough and provide comfort with a compact body. According to Toyota, a mini MPV designed for use in the city. With small size, is expected Verso-S is more easily maneuvered in the narrow city streets and jammed. Rear seats can be folded two parts with a proportion of 60/40.
The roof is equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Supplies are still new to car audio with classmates is a touch screen. Also equipped with control buttons on the steering wheel. As a result, Verso-S to small cars, including luxury!
As a driving source, to market Eropada Toyota offers two engines, namely gasoline 1.3 liter, Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (Dual VVT-i) and 1.4 liter diesel, direct injection, common rail (D-4D). More efficient diesel version of its fuel consumption, 23.25 liters / km for the automatic transmission, and 22.7 km / liter. While gasoline 18 km / liter for 6-speed manual and 19.2 km / liter.
Besides petrol version is offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, also an optional 7-speed CVT is equipped with sequential paddle shifft operation to gain a sense of the manual. This car dclassified B-MPV market segment and compete with the C-segment car.
Specifications-S Toyota Verso
Dimensions (mm)
Length 3.990
Width 1695
Height 1595
Wheelbase 2550
The length of the cabin 1875
The width of the cabin 1420
High cabin 1310
Engine
Gasoline type, 1.3 liter, Dual VVT Diesel, 1.4-liter D-4D
The capacity of 1.329 cc 1364
Power max. 79kW (99PS@6.000 rpm 66 kW (90PS) @ 3800 rpm
Torque max. 125Nm@4.000 rpm 1800-2800 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual, CVT 7-speed,
sequential mode and Manual
6 speed multimode
Prestigious auto show Paris Motor Show is still going on until the 17th of October. But among the hundreds of cars from car brands that are well known, tucked into a sports car made by students.
Students of Espera Sbarro School of Design, France is proud to
car reconcile their work in the middle of one of Europe's biggest car show is.
And another great, although the work of students, who called Orange Speed'R car this concept turned out to carry many of the latest technology and is not inferior to cars manufactured by the manufacturer of the world.
As quoted by the official website of Orange, on Monday (4/10/2010) Orange Speed'R concept that a joint partnership with the multimedia company Orange has been carrying a variety of sophisticated devices. Car ignition key alone can use the phone.
All features on the car can be operated only by touching the screen in his cabin. And before leaving the garage, the users of Orange Speed'R concept can also monitor the state of the streets of Paris in real time through a screen that is connected with local officials webcam.
In addition, because the car ignition is only used mobile phones, Orange Speed'R concept also offers a new technology called Valeo NFC Access System concept where car-sharing and can be used by other users with their own mobile phone without reducing the level of the same security as the original key.
As for users of the iPhone, Orange Speed'R concept can also get all the latest news, information and reviews directly to their iPhone that is connected with this car.
