Posted on January 11th, 2010 by axb
Looks like the pioneering motion-capture technology that made Avatar possible will have applications that go beyond Hollywood. Ford is currently using new motion-capture techniques to help their engineers design vehicles that are more comfortable and safe. Video after jump.
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Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by axb
Ever wondered how NASCAR drivers can walk away from fiery crashes relatively unharmed? Why race cars drive so close together? Are you interested in learning about fireproof underwear?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you should definitely have a look at The National Science Foundation’s special report on the physics behind race car driving, The Science of Speed. Videos after jump.
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Posted on November 30th, 2009 by axb
Remember the Chem-E Car Competition in Nashville we posted about earlier? Well, it looks like the team of chemical engineering students from Northeastern University have captured first place with their hydrogen-powered vehicle. The Aluminator, as the students named it, is a small car that looks like a toy but is actually capable of producing its own hydrogen fuel – pretty neat! [Boston.com]
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Posted on November 6th, 2009 by axb
This weekend thirty-one colleges will compete in Nashville for the 11th annual ChemE Car Competition, where teams of undergraduates design small vehicles powered by a variety of different chemical reactions. Check out some of last year’s competitors after the jump.
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Posted on October 13th, 2009 by axb
Anne Forschner, a transportation design student at Pforzheim University in Germany, worked with BMW to create this jaw dropping fish-like car. The Lovos has 260 “scales” that can rotate via hinges to function as both solar panels and air brakes. [Core77]
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