Segway-style vehicle is ultra portable
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We’ve already seen portable transport upgraded from fold-up bicycles to the suitcase-sized Moveo motorbike. Now the Hovertrax is a Segway-like electric gyroscopic vehicle that is hands-free and can fit in the user’s backpack.

Similar to the self-balancing scooter, the Hovertrax features a platform that connects two electric motor-powered wheels, which use gyroscopes and accelerometers to keep users upright. After stepping onto the vehicle, users lean forward to start moving. The platform is split into two, enabling users to turn by putting greater pressure on one side than the other. The batteries that power the device allow riders to travel at up to six miles per hour for around four miles. Without handles users can step off the machine at any point and at nine pounds in weight, the vehicle can easily be carried by hand or in a backpack when not in use. The video below shows the Hovertrax in action:

Inventist – the company that developed the Hovertrax – has already surpassed its target on crowdfunding site Kickstarter. With greater development and more power, could this be the future of pedestrian transport?

Website: www.inventist.com
Contact: www.inventist.com/contact

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Source: http://www.springwise.com/segway-style-vehicle-ultra-portable/

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Get a Free Vehicle History Report Before You Buy a Car

To check out a used car’s history before you buy it, you can order an AutoCheck or CarFax report for $30 or $40 or use this hidden search technique to get a free report.

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Source: http://lifehacker.com/get-a-free-vehicle-history-report-before-you-buy-a-car-512856477

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How a 25 year old truck lets you know it’s time…

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I see your 1938 Bugatti, Corsair and 1953 Cadillac Le-mans raise you the pea car

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I See Your 1938 Bugatti and raise you a 1938 Phantom Corsair

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Bugatti Atlantic 1938

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This guy’s mustang was hit by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. He found it, started it up, and has been cruising around town since.

Source: http://imgur.com/gallery/ZCcOGHa

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Ford Recalling 465,000 Cars Globally, Affects Fusion and Explorer
Ford is recalling roughly 465,000 model-year 2013 vehicles around the globe for leaky fuel tanks, reports the Associated Press. Included in the recall are popular models like the Ford Fusion, Explorer, and Taurus. The leaks could potentially lead to a fire, though Ford says none have been reported relating to the issue. Also included in the recall are the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ. The Police Utility and Police Interceptor, fleet-only models based on the Explorer and Taurus, respectively, are also named in the recall. Ford said owners could smell gas or see the leak on the ground. Approximately 390,000 affected vehicles reside in the U.S., with 23,000 in Canada, 7600 in Mexico, and the remainder in Europe and other regions. Another recall affects 500 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedans equipped with the engine block heater option. The insulation on the block heater’s cord could crack in cold temperatures, increasing the risk of electric shock and corrosion. Source: Ford, Associated Press
Categories: Ford, Lincoln, Recalls, Sedan, Crossover/SUV

Source: http://wot.motortrend.com/ford-recalling-465000-cars-globally-affects-fusion-and-explorer-373889.html

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The Beetle Sphere: An Actual 1953 VW Beetle Formed into a Perfect Sphere by Ichwan Noor

See-ming Lee

This month marked a significant milestone for one of the world’s most famed art fairs as China hosted Art Basel Hong Kong for the first time. With over half of the galleries exhibiting at the fair originating from Asia and Asia-Pacific, Art Basel shined a bright international light on hundreds of artists who were relatively unknown outside of their respective regions.

One such artist was Jakatara-based sculptor Ichwan Noor with Mondecor Jakarta who arrived with this giant sculpture of a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle that, combined with polyester and aluminum, has been morphed into a perfect sphere. Apparently this is one in a series of spherical (and cubical!) vehicles by the artist, but he also works in a variety of other subjects including anatomical forms. To see more coverage of Art Basel Hong Kong, head over to Juxtapoz that has two galleries of photos, Part 1 and Part 2. (via Japan Times, See-ming Lee)

Source: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/05/the-beetle-sphere-an-actual-1953-vw-beetle-formed-into-a-perfect-sphere-by-ichwan-noor/

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