Introducing The Hoverbike, invented by Australian Chris Malloy, is a prototype that was built in a garage over the course of two and a half years. The Hoverbike has twin propellers that can lift the bike over 10,000 feet.
Additionally the Hoverbike can reach speeds of up to 173 miles per hour. The first production run of the vehicle could be underway by late 2012, with the expected price point around $40,000.
We all want to make the world a better place. And one of this generations most controversial topics is of course, global warming. A start-up Better Place aims to raise enough money to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels (namely petroleum) for things like transport, energy generation and manufacturing. They have started with the biggest offender – cars.
This year, they’re going to start developing an infrastructure in Israel which will support the growth of electric cars. Commercial models will be going onto the market in 2012.
So far, the company which is funded by big investors (largely by HSBC) have generated $350 million since 2007.
Recently, they have been launching apps and products which aim to make electric vehicles more appealing and socially ‘cool’, such as their iPhone app named ‘A Day in the life of an EV driver’. This outline how EVs work and what’s involved in owning and running one.
Further countries on the list after Israel include Denmark, Japan and the US. It is in these countries that the company will be developing charging technologies and will be aiming to make running an EV much easier than it currently is by creating new technology. Hopefully, one day soon, they’ll be better than owning a normal petrol powered car so we’ll all make the switch.
…perhaps not entirely true, we’re on our way to making this a reality thanks to the mobile app Trapster. From time to time many of us find ourselves hurrying from one place to another. Crenk does not support breaking the law, but if you find yourself going over the speed limit, knowing where the speed traps are can really save you some dollars and grief.
Naturally all of the speed traps must be reported by other users. With a click of a button or a phone call to the number given, everyone’s app can be updated within a matter of minutes all will be notified of where the speed trap is and avoid or adjust speed if necessary.
I’d really love to hear if this app has saved you from getting a ticket, or what your thoughts are if you have used it. Be sure to let us know!
