Posts Tagged ‘Special’

Car-puccino – The Car That Runs on Coffee

Car-puccino is an interesting project developed by the team from BBC1’s “Bang Goes the Theory” science program.

It sounds like an interesting concept that might drastically change the way we look at fuel, but in reality, this coffee-powered vehicle isn’t cost-effective at all. The appropriately named car-puccino was created using a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, chosen for its resemblance to the legendary DeLorean, used in “Back to the Future”.

Car-puccino will make a 210 mile journey, from Manchester to London, powered only by coffee. Very dry coffee will be placed in the cylinder at the back, heated at 700 degrees Celsius, until it breaks down into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The gas is then transported to the engine, where it burns, pushing the vehicle along.

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Jeep versus nature, nature wins

We all know it’s safe to have a good off-road vehicle when tackling mountain roads, but as you can see in these pictures, not even a jeep cans stand against a long , thick, hard…log. Let’s face it we still have a long way to go before we can say we’re a match against the unleashed power of nature.

 

By the way, I wonder what happened to the driver’s…lower regions?!? On second thought, I don’t even want to think about it! (more…)

Possibly the coolest tuning you’ve ever seen

Although I haven’t yet been able to figure out what car this originally was, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t something very impressive. But this buggy really has that “je ne sais quoi” that makes it quite an interesting machine, I know I’d like to ride in it at least once. (more…)

Wacky car photo gallery

When it comes to cars, some people don’t give a damn about beasts like Ferrari or Lamborghini, to them it’s just about being original…and to tell you the truth, as much as I like powerful road demons, I can’t help but be impressed by the work people put into creating the cars of their dreams:

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Dumbest way to drive out of a parking lot

How hard can it be to get out of a parking area?!? Well after watching this guy do it, you might realize it’s not the easiest thing to accomplish, take a look:

Meet Trev, the Australian electric car

The staff and students of the University of South Australia presented an impressive two seat electric car they named Trev.

Trev is a three wheel electric prototype, powered by a lithium-ion battery able to ensure a ride of maximum 90 miles at a top speed of 75mph. An aluminum honey comb chassis, fiberglass body and low rolling resistance tires with really light alloy wheels are what make the electric battery last the full 90 miles.

This environment friendly vehicle has only one door, but offers space for two passengers, seated one behind the other.

This is how they punish wrong parking in Russia

These pictures are taken in Kalingrad, Russia, where a silly man thought he had found the perfect parking place. Turns out that was where one of the garbage containers was supposed to be set, so…well you can see what the garbage men did. Don’t mess with Russian garbage men, they’re crazy! (more…)

Star limousines grow old in parking spaces

Stars are rich, most of them are filthy rich actually, so you won’t be surprised to learn they literally abandon their luxurious vehicles in various parts of the world. So some of them are a little old, I’ll give them that, but still…what about sentimental value? Have a heart people! (more…)

10 cars you rarely see in the US

Americans love Italian designer clothes, leather accessories, French aged wine, champagne and smelly cheese, German beer, but when it comes to certain European automobiles, they’re definitely not interested.

The reasons are simple and very well known; most European car manufacturers have a lot of diesel powered models which aren’t exactly popular in the States, where people seem to have an affinity for petrol. And European compacts don’t really appeal to Americans who opt for spacey coupes and sedans.

Here is Forbes top 10 cars you’re not likely to see in the US of A: (more…)

Top 10 luxury cars for women

For some time now, the car has been one of those accessories that say a lot about a person’s personality, social status, tastes and character. That’s why women pick their rides with these things in mind. Forbes conducted a poll and based on the results published a top of the 10 most popular luxury cars for women. Here it is: (more…)

Wacky amphibian car

Is it a car? Is it a boat? Actually it’s both, it’s an ingenious amphibian vehicle built by the Swiss and it doesn’t look half bad! Take a look: (more…)

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