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Transportation
The Crown has claimed regulatory control of every means of conveyance, stifling the free travel of individuals and their property. This is an intolerable act. Superior transportation technologies already exist, but are suppressed by regulations.
Can Spinlaunch Throw Rockets Into Space?
I talked about Spinlaunch a few years ago, they wanted to reduce space launch costs by throwing the launch vehicles out of a spinning launcher at hypersonic speeds. I was somewhat skeptical as to the chances of solving the engineering problems inhere
Stark Varg: The "world's fastest electric dirtbike" comes out swinging
Barcelona startup Stark Future has launched this absolute weapon of an electric dirt bike, "to show that electric technology is superior to gasoline by outperforming all traditional motocross models available."
Volkswagen confirms ID. California electric camper van on the way
It's not exactly a surprise that Volkswagen plans to build a camper van version of the upcoming ID. Buzz electric van.
SPEED FREAKS How China plans to build 12,000mph hypersonic passenger plane...
SPEED FREAKS How China plans to build 12,000mph hypersonic passenger plane that can whizz 10 people anywhere on Earth in ONE HOUR
10 unique eVTOL aircraft that do things very differently
Electric VTOL aircraft stand poised to change your world, if you believe the hype around this new category of air transport.
A $92,000 flying car can reach speeds of 63 miles per hour - Jetson One
If you've always dreamed of flying to work, that dream may very soon be a reality.
Ascendance revises the design for its long-range hybrid eVTOL
The Atea will use batteries and kerosene for energy storage, but its modular hybrid system will eventually support hydrogen as well.
Lexus revs up hydrogen engine in wicked ROV off-roader concept
an aggressive side-by-side that leaves mostly agitated dust behind thanks to a virtually carbon-free hydrogen combustion engine.
NASA sets sail into a promising but perilous future of private space stations
NASA selects a mix of large and small US companies, and old and new players.
Pantuo Aviation unveils China's answer to the Lilium Jet
New render images and details have emerged on our favorite Chinese "I can't believe it's not Lilium" eVTOL air taxi project. The Pantuo Pantala Concept H, out of Shanghai, might look like the Lilium, but it promises to hit faster cruise speeds.
ESCAPE: How to Evade Trackers and Tracking Dogs
What would you do if you were on the run? An escape and evasion expert provides tried and true tactics for evading human trackers and tracking dogs.
NASA and SpaceX Launch First Rocket to Test Defense Against Giant Asteroid By Starting w/ Small One
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the world's first full-scale mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, launched Wednesday on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Base
Earth to Jupiter Via Magsail in 21 Days and Neptune in 18 Weeks
Alex Tolley has written up an analysis of an improved plasma magnet sail concept called Wind Rider. Centauri Dreams covered the work.
Taxi! To the Airport -- by Air, Please.
It is late afternoon in Manhattan and you have a flight to catch at Kennedy International Airport.
Rolls-Royce's electric plane hits 387 mph to lay claim as world's fastest
An aircraft developed by Rolls-Royce to smash the speed record for an all-electric plane looks to have done just that, within three years of being announced.
These SPIM08 Cells are Crazy Powerful.
Golf Cart Update! I'm adding a 36V SPIM08HP module to the gold golf cart. This module is capable of 2,400 Amp pulse! That's insane. These cells also come in pairs which will be perfect for E-bike builds.
AB6 JetQuad drone gives the quadcopter concept a shot of jet fuel
Two years ago we first heard about the AB5 JetQuad, a jet-powered VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drone. Well, it's time to meet its new-and-improved successor, the AB6. Among other things, it has an estimated top speed of 250 mph.
Tried Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian, F150 Lightning: Which Will I Buy?
Which electric pickup truck would you choose?
Fall 2021 Update: The latest on the 'own an RV camping spot' trend
The 'own an RV camping spot' trend continues to build steam, about to be joined by a development in Middle Tennessee that is marketing large, multi-acre parcels of pristine mountaintop land to RVers.
Your personal quad-copter is here
If you have $92,000 and can wait til 2023 for delivery
Jetson One personal eVTOL looks like a ton of fun to fly
If anyone can think of a more perfect name for a personal eVTOL, we're listening! Sweden's Jetson Aero has already sold out the 2022 production run of this cute little single-seat kit build, which is capable of zooming along at 63 mph (102 km/h).
A step closer to flying cars?
A step closer to flying cars? Israeli startup is developing a two-seater vehicle that can shuttle passengers through the skies at 155mph – and it could go on sale as early as 2024
Air targets mass production and fun with its One personal eVTOL
"Fun" and "playful" are just about the last things most eVTOL companies want to be seen as; air taxis will need to be exceptionally boring in order to inspire public confidence and quick uptake.
Lilium and ABB announce MegaWatt ultra-charging system for eVTOLs
eVTOL air taxis will have to spend most of their time in the air if they're going to be profitable at the super-cheap seat prices these companies are forecasting.
Airless tires are finally coming in 2024: Here's why you'll want a set
Immunity to flats is just the beginning for a tire that could change your driving life.
Tetra demonstrates its buy 'n' fly single-seat eVTOL in California
Japan's Tetra Aviation plans to start delivering single-seat electric VTOL lift and cruise aircraft to customers by the end of 2022, and it has now released video footage of its Mk-5 aircraft making test flights in California.
2021-09-30 -- Ernest talks with Foster Gamble (Thrive II: This is What it Takes) (MP3 & MP4 LOADED)
Foster Gamble (Thrive Movement) on Thrive II: This is What it Takes; breakthrough innovations, future sustainability, community, solutions, etc...
2022 Rivian R1T First Drive Review: Electric Off-Road Dominance
Move over Jeep, et al., there's a new king of the hill in town.
New all-solid-state battery holds promise for grid storage and EVs
Two highly promising pathways in the pursuit of next-gen battery technology involve using solid-state electrolytes rather than liquid ones, and adding silicon to the anode component to boost energy density.
Talk about a room with a view! SpaceX shares a mesmerising video of the domed window...
Talk about a room with a view! SpaceX shares a mesmerising video of the domed window on its Crew Dragon capsule as the first all-civilian crew begins its three-day orbit of Earth
New Battery Claims EVs Can Charge in 10 Minutes! & MORE
#40 - Join Ricky and Ben Sullins this week live on Vice Versa. Our dear Matt Ferrell is under the weather and we hope him a speedy recover! We'll miss you Matt!
JetPack Aviation makes first jetpack sales to unnamed military
California's JetPack Aviation (JPA) has been building and flying some of the world's first genuine long-endurance jetpacks for many years now, but while founder, CEO and chief pilot David Mayman has been having most of the fun (and taking a lot of th
Podcast #361: Tips for Fulltime Retired Solo Women RV Travelers
A growing subset of the RV Lifestyle community is fulltime retired solo women RV Travelers and in this post and episode 361 of the RV Podcast we meet one of them, a 65-year-old woman who retired after a long career as a high school teacher to embrace
Mercedes invents a car that reads the driver's mind
The revolutionary circuit as powerful as the human brain
Israeli Storedot Fast Charging 4680 Batteries Using Nanomaterials and AI Optimization
Storedot is an Israeli battery company that claims to have made faster charging 4680 format batteries.
A 150-Year Old Idea Could Lead To A Breakthrough In Space Travel
Now scientists have unveiled the Holy Grail of Space Travel: A real-life Impulse Drive system able to achieve sub-light velocities using zero fuel propellants. After 30 years of tinkering and fine-tuning, a pair of scientists might finally be close t
Giant telescope to be built on moon could help humans master 'interstellar travel'
Research into the potentially billion dollar project is already underway as NASA seeks to finally understand the mysterious 'dark matter' that makes up our universe
Boat-Plane Hybrid That Needs No Runway Could Transform Travel...
Boat-Plane Hybrid That Needs No Runway Could Transform Travel from LA to San Diego, Boston to NYC
World-first hydrofoil board uses flight computer for on-water stability
The newly introduced Level Board is very much aimed at the beginner end of the spectrum, offering a gentle learning curve for newcomers by using aerospace-grade sensors and a flight computer to remain stable across the water.
StoreDot Announces 4680 Battery Cells Rechargeable In 10 Minutes
EVE Energy produces samples of StoreDot's cells, while volume production is expected to be ready in 2024.
A mission to space like no other
Axios' "How it Happened: The Next Astronauts" podcast follows the first all-civilian space crew as they prepare for their historic mission.
Reusable spaceplane demonstrator completes 5 test flights in 3 days
Dawn Aerospace has successfully completed five test flights of its uncrewed Mk-II Aurora suborbital spaceplane in the skies over Glentanner Aerodrome on New Zealand's South Island.
Leap Aerospace and the magical supersonic VTOL zero-carbon airliner
South Africa's Priven Reddy has come out with some outrageous claims about his new supersonic zero-carbon VTOL airline business – so outrageous that we think you'll enjoy learning all about them.
RV Podcast #360: RV Air Conditioner Hack and Upgrade
Getting the most out of our RV Air Conditioner can be a daunting task. But before you give up, consider this hack or this suggested upgrade.
UPCOMING SHOWS: James Corbett, Dr Phranq Tamburri, Andrew Caleb Doughty
LIVE STREAM Wed April 15 @ 9:30 pm EDT: Professor James Corbett (Corbett Report) on world news, #solutions, The Philosophy of Liberty project update, Libertas.earth, The Great Iran Reset, world news, paradigm shift, energy and food crisis inco
THAT'S NO MOON China announces plans for 1km-long orbiting spaceship...
THAT'S NO MOON China announces plans for 1km-long orbiting spaceship in latest twist in space race with US
Candela's hydrofoiling C-8 eyes new range record for electric boats
Swedish boatbuilder Candela has had a busy year, introducing what it claims to be the fastest all-electric ferry in the world in March, before launching a clever hydrofoiling "flying boat" called the C-7 in June.
Remarkable density of new lithium battery promises massive range for EVs
For electric planes to really take off and for electric cars to travel far longer distances between charges, we'll need batteries that pack far more energy without becoming prohibitively heavy.
Why the Airship May Be the Future of Air Travel
Just one short-haul flight a year produces 10% of our individual carbon emissions. We could go back to trains for our traveling, which produce about half the CO2 of a plane, but you don't always have the time. What if we could get the speed of air tr