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NASA Underwater Robots to Search for Life on Moons With Oceans Like Europa
New SpaceX Starship Block 2 Design Flying in January and Block 3 One Year Later
Fast-charging lithium-sulfur battery for eVTOLs nears production
Wireless ultrasonic cutter is truly a jack of all trades
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.
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.
SHOW for Thurs Nov 28: Dr Phranq Tamburri (Trump Report)
LIVE STREAM Thurs Nov 28 @ 10 am EST: Dr Phranq Tamburri comes on to give the Trump Report. Happy Thanksgiving. Plus, Phranq shares that he now has one of the Official Collector's Edition Trump Playing Cards (which includes a piece of Trump's
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
Nearby Planetary System May Have The Right Conditions To Host Life
Astronomers researched a planetary system only 35 light-years away that contains rocky exoplanets, and they found that it may have a planet in the habitable zone, the area around a star where conditions are suitable for liquid water to exist.
Virgin Hyperloop explains how passenger pods will travel at 670mph...
Virgin Hyperloop explains how passenger pods will travel at 670mph using 'levitation engines' that are ten times more efficient than fastest maglev trains
SpaceX Always Operates With Extreme Urgency
Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut, had the third part of his interview with Elon Musk.
Early Beamed Microwave-Powered Rocket Launches and Drone Power
Sending a rocket into space typically requires about 90% of the rocket's initial weight to be fuel.
Tesla Only Recently Finalized The Cybertruck's Design, Dimensions
The claim belongs to an unnamed source within Tesla and would partly explain why Cybertruck production was pushed back to 2022.
Tesla 25 Dojo AI Training Chips in a Module Seen Ahead of AI Day
Ahead of Tesla AI day on August 19, 2021 is what looks like a 25 AI chip module for the Dojo Training supercomputer.
Urban eVTOL announces Leo, a 250-mph hypercar for the skies
An electric propulsion specialist and a supercar designer have partnered up on an eye-catching three-seat eVTOL, claiming 250-mph (400 km/h) top speeds and extraordinary 300-mile (483-km) range figures, as well as some extreme flight dynamics and som
1975 Passenger Bus Converted into a Stunning Tiny Home with a View - FULL TOUR
The Sooke Ski bus is a 1975 MCI Motorcoach that's been converted into a tiny house on wheels with panoramic windows, a living room with a pellet stove, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a cozy bedroom at the back of the bus.
SpaceX Targets First Starship Orbital Flight in August
SpaceX is done testing Booster 3 and is working on Starship 20 and Booster 4. SpaceX Starship 4 could be ready for orbital flight testing by August 5th.
Radically different Transwing eVTOL design offers some huge advantages
Southern California's PteroDynamics has somehow escaped our attention thus far, but this company's radically different take on the electric VTOL aircraft is well worth a look, and the company claims this will be the most efficient design by far.
41 Really Helpful Apps for RV Travel in 2021
Apps for RV travel can really come in handy on the road.
Joby shows complete eVTOL flight video, and clever carbon credit play
Joby Aviation has released new video showing a "complete flight profile" of its eVTOL air taxi, and also announced its plans to create (and profit from) a new carbon credit trading system similar to the one that's kept Tesla profitable for some time.