Old People Body Suit by Nissan
April 16, 2008 Category: Vehicles No Comments »
Car manufacturer Nissan Motors has created an ‘old suit’ to help the company develop cars that are better suited for it’s aging customers. Associate chief designer Etsuhiro Watanabe says the suit helps " by putting young designers not only in the minds of the mobility-challenged, but also in their bodies." The suit decreases mobility as well as vision for those lucky enough to wear it. The ‘old suit’ is already quite interesting in it’s current use; to me, this concept seems like something police would get a hold of to create an over-the-top drunk goggle suit. Anyway, at least someone is thinking about those "expert" drivers that have been "driving since before I was born" and "still deserve to be on the road." All that is left to do is make a suit to improve their driving skills. [Wired > Reuters]
Improve Your Car’s Gas Mileage
April 3, 2008 Category: Vehicles No Comments »
Yes, this is for real. It’s actually going on my GTI as soon as I get a couple other things put in. I have met a couple guys involved with the whole operation and I am very impressed. There is actually a guarantee of 50% or more improvement on your MPG. Click picture or follow the link for more info. [HAFC]
Trapster is My New Driving Savior
April 3, 2008 Category: Cell Phones, Vehicles No Comments »
A new service, dubbed Trapster, will allow users to map out police speeds traps, red light cameras and other "threats to ticket-free driving." Users enter a simple key combo on their cell phone, such as "pound-1", and the data is uploaded to a database, which will alert other drivers. The alerts come in via your mobile’s GPS or Wifi location. Police have said they do not have any issues with the Trapster service–I guess better than them seeing your radar detector. (Personally, I don’t use one. They take all the fun out of ’speeding’) The best part is the service is free, and currently usable by ten different platforms; yes, WinMo, Nokia, BlackBerry and the bunch are all supported. [Giz > CNN]
Self Inflating Tire of the Future Here?
March 31, 2008 Category: Technology, Vehicles 1 Comment »
The SIT (Self Inflating Tire) is designed to automatically inflate the tire while driving. It uses a tube, that when run over/compressed, forces air in until a cut-off is hit. The technology keeps your tires constantly at the recommended pressure. The new tires would not only lead to increased safety, but also extend the life of tires and improve fuel economy. Coda Development, the company behind the technology, claims that underinflated tires are costing Americans over $3.7 billion annually. I’d say this seems like something that needs to be implemented ASAP, especially with the oil addiction we are all feeling. I do have to point out what looks like the Porsche Twist wheel in the image. Yeah, I want a set for my car… [Gizmodo > SIT]
