Feb 28
If you fall on the charcoal-is-better-than-propane side of the grilling fence, you won’t care much about Quirky’s Refuel App-Enabled Propane Tank. But if you like to cook with gas, it’ll seem like a godsend.
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Feb 15
Many parts of the country are covered in a ton of snow right now. How do you get around when everything looks like the North Pole? Behold the Powerboard Gas-powered Snowboard! This strange looking vehicle combines the power of a snowmobile with the freedom of a snowboard.
It is a powerful way to navigate through winter wonderlands. It has a rugged frame and is powered by a 6-1/2 horsepower engine that effortlessly glides over snowy terrain. Its tank-like rubber track uses 1 3/4″ snow lugs and flexes as you lean in the direction you wish to go for wide, smooth turns. It will transport riders up to 250 lbs. and has a top speed of 18 mph.
It will only give you up to two hours on only 3/4-gallon of gasoline though. Too bad they can’t combine this idea with the solar-panel snowboard for some extra power. Check it out in action in the video below:
It looks like an awesome way to get around during winter, and sells for $2,500(USD) over at Hammacher Schlemmer.
[via This Is Why I’m Broke]
Jan 16
Washington, DC may not really have been built on a swamp, but it can’t escape the swamp gas. Scientists just published a survey that maps a whopping 5,893 natural gas leaks in the city’s aging pipelines.
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Oct 28
The full-service pump at your local gas station is always a tempting option, particularly on cold mornings. Unfortunately, having to tip the attendant usually means most of us always opt for self-serve instead—but what if every pump was automatic? Husky and a company called Fuelmatics are developing robotic gas pumps that automatically fill your vehicle when you pull up. What a wonderful world.
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Oct 26
Shreddies Underwear Will Neutralize Your Farts: All Your Farts Are Belong to Us!
Posted in: Today's ChiliEveryone has gas, and it can get quite problematic when you’re in a job interview or on a first date and you let one rip. Thankfully, Shreddies, an English company, has come up with something that will neutralize all of your flatulent emissions!
Shreddies underwear is made out of a cloth called Zorflex, which promises to absorb your smelly farts. Zorflex is made out of an absorptive carbon cloth that you’ll find in the back panel of the underwear. The fabric is thin and flexible, and is also used in chemical warfare suits – go figure. Once it has been used, you can reactivate the fabric by washing your dirty, smelly undies.
You can get your own starting at approximately $30(USD) a pair. I don’t know about you, but I’m all for making the world a less stinky place.
[via NY DailyNews]
Oct 01
How Do Gas Pumps Know When to Stop?
Posted in: Today's ChiliIf you’ve ever put gas in a car, you’ll know that the pump magically knows when to stop spewing fuel into the tank. That’s super useful, and safe too. But how does it know when to stop?
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Sep 23
This glowing purple cloud may look stunning, but you wouldn’t want to get too close—because it’s actually a multi-million degree celsius gas cluster.
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Aug 31
It’s believed that last week the Syrian government murdered hundreds of its own civilians with chemical weapons. We don’t know which weapon they used, but we do know it’s one of a handful of chemicals called nerve agents.
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Jun 20
Tesla’s 90 second battery swaps will power EVs faster than gas pumps fill tanks (video)
Posted in: Today's Chili
Tesla founder Elon Musk has mentioned battery swap service stations as an even faster alternative to charging for EV drivers, and tonight the company showed just how efficiently it can be done. In a demonstration at its design studio, it beat what it claims is the fastest gas pump in LA by exchanging a drained car battery pack for a fresh fully charged one in just 90 seconds. When the $500,000 stations start rolling out, owners will stay in the car the whole time then either swap the battery back for their original on a return trip, or get a bill for the difference based on how new their battery is. According to Reuters, the exchange is expected to cost owners between $60 – $80 each time or about the cost of 15 gallons of gas
Of course, failed outfit Better Place proposed a similar service before it shut down, but Tesla is betting that it can make it work this time. The first service stations are coming to busy corridors, with some planned for I5 in California. Still need more proof? Elon Musk tweeted that video of the event will be available in “about an hour,” so check back then.
Update: We’re still waiting on the official video, but reader Weapon sent in a link to video shot by an event attendee, which can be viewed after the break. Take a peek and see a pair of Tesla’s Model S sedans get quick battery service, one after the other in less time than a fuel pump can deliver one tank of gas.
Update 2: The official event video is up, check it out embedded after the break.
Filed under: Transportation
Source: Tesla Motors (Twitter), Tesla
Jun 05
The summer season is upon us, and you know what that means: road trips. While packing your vehicle with essential gear, don’t forget to arm your phone with apps to make the journey as smooth and efficient as possible.
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