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24Apr

The University of Tokyo reveals next generation cargo ship concept with 50m high sails uses 30% less fuel

The aim of the Wind Challenger Project is to substantially reduce fuel consumption by large merchant vessels. Under development by a group including members from the University of Tokyo, the idea is to utilize giant retractable sails, 20m wide by 50m high, to make maximal use of wind energy. The group has done simulations for shipping routes such as Yokohama-Seattle. The results indicate that hybrid ships with sails and engines could reduce annual fuel consumption by about 30% on …
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16Apr

Latest iPhone 5 concept shows 4″ could fit in existing form factor

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Last year, when rumors about a 4″ Retina-equipped iPhone began to surface, no one seemed to consider changing the aspect ratio of the display. Instead, we all got caught up in the possibility of a bezel-free phone and an edge-to-edge display. This time around, all we seem to be seeing is stretched out iPhones. According to the first set of mockups: in order…

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13Apr

7.85″ iPad concept render has changed my perspective [gallery]

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Previously, when I’ve read rumors regarding a smaller, 7-inch iPad, I’ve dismissed them as being very un-Apple. Let’s face it, we’ve all ready iPhone nano rumors for years and they’ve never amounted to anything physical. I assume the same of any smaller tablet discussions. When the original iPad was launched, Jobs stated that they designers and engineers…

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04Apr

Hot & Steamy Dino Action: T-Rex Radiator Concept

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This is a conceptual radiator from Art Lebedev Studios in the form of a t-rex skeleton. If it wouldn’t take up my entire 12-square foot living room, I would definitely be insisting they manufacture them. “I dunno, GW — looks like a great way to burn your pecker.” A boy can dream!

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03Apr

BMW Unveils i8 Spyder Concept

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By David Ponce

BMW is going to town with their i8 cars. The above is the third instalment in their electric-gas hybrids: the i8 Spyder. It’s a shorter car, and one with two less spots for passengers. And one less roof. And while some might find it ugly, we think it looks awesome! Some specs:

96 kW/131 hp on the front, coupled with a 164 kW/223 hp gasoline engine on the back, which accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

As far as fuel consumption goes, BMW claims 3 liters per 100 km (62 miles), with 30 kilometres (19 miles) of autonomy on electric power alone.

There’s even a rumour that BMW will stash two electric scooters in the trunk, though there aren’t much details on these. The New York Auto Show is coming up, and so is Beijing’s so we should have more information then. Considering BMW plans to make the other i8 cars, pretty much as-is, there’s a good chance that the Spyder version will see production at some point in the future, unlike so many such futuristic looking concepts.

VIA [ DVice ]