DIY Turbines Power a Family of 4…..

Although most of us agree that relying (at least partially) on alternative fuel is good for the planet, most of us are still confused about how to go about implementing alternative power sources in our own homes. The Wind Cube concept from designers Liao-Hsun Chen and Wen-Chih Chang would make it easy to convert homes to wind power with little more than a screwdriver. The little fans attach to the outside of a house with three screws and...

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Revolutionary Salt Water Battery Powers Robust E-Car

Whether or not you've jumped on the electric cars bandwagon already, the chances are that we will all have to switch to non-fossil fuel cars in the future. Unless they’re being charged with solar power, electric cars are still consuming fossil fuels from the grid, anyway. An entirely new way of thinking about fuel inspired a company called Nanoflowcell to develop a car powered by what appears to be a salt water-powered fuel...

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Good News for Wheelchair Users: Motorized Conversion Device

For wheelchair users, having a functional and easy-to-use chair is a must. But the best chairs are often far beyond the financial capabilities of most families, leaving many users with labor-intensive non-motorized wheelchairs. Designer Ju Hyun Lee proposes a simple alternative to pricey electric wheelchairs: an add-on device that gives power to conventional wheelchairs. The NEWS (New Electric Wheelchairs) device fits over the wheels...

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First Consumer-Available Jetpack Ready In 2015

When New Zealand’s Martin Aircraft Company announced plans for a “practical jetpack,” this oxymoron of a device no doubt raised a few eyebrows. Originally slated for a mid-2014 commercial release, it’s been retooled and the company hopes it will be available for consumers by 2015. If the above picture is any indication, cult leaders will find it perfect for an escape hover just above the heads of their demystified followers. Jetpack...

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Review: Micromax pushes

Verdict The Micromax Canvas Nitro is the best Smartphone in the 15K segment after the Xiaomi Mi3. Micromax has gone all out and put together an octa core phone for the price of a quad-core one. The phone manages to create a lot of friction against the much loved Motorola Moto G and with the Asus Zenfone 5 and ZTE V5 running a step behind in terms of performance The phone brings a clean understated design back to the market, and only comes...

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Review: BMW's X3 facelift

This may be the face lifted X3 but in India it’s playing a larger role as the launch vehicle for BMW’s latest 2-litre diesel engine. The new engine is of particular importance because it will also replace the base diesel engines in the 3- and 5-series over the coming year. Identical 1995cc displacement and basic layout apart (four-cylinders, common-rail, turbocharger), the company says there’s little else common between old and new engines. The...

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Review: Mahindra To Showcase MGP30 Racer At Expo

Mahindra To Showcase MGP30 Racer At Expo Mahindra 2 Wheelers has disclosed its plans for the upcoming Auto Expo. The company will showcase the MGP30 motorcycle, which will be seen for the first time in India. The MGP30 motorcycle is Mahindra Racing’s Moto3 challenger. Mahindra is the first and only Indian company to enter MotoGP racing championships. Although the company has performed about average, MotoGP has given the Indian automaker...

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