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Terrafugia Transition: Airplane-Car Hybrid
(20 March 2009) - Now you can fulfill all of your George Jetson dreams with Terrafugia Transition's aircraft/car combo, which completed its first successful flight this month. The carbon-fiber framed vehicle transforms between plane and automobile in an impressive 30 seconds and features wings that fold in electronically, allowing you to keep this "roadable aircraft" in the confines of your garage. While the Terrafugia Transition is still a...
Honda Monkey Bike
(03 April 2006) - My scooter-loving friends swear by the traditional Italian brands like Vespa, Aprilia and Lambretta, so they've been slightly disgusted that my head has been turned by the Japanese. First it was Honda's Zoomer (or Ruckus as it's also known) that impressed me with its pared-down Mad Max minimalism. Their classic Monkey Bike, updated from top to bottom in shiny chrome, has won me over....
GEN H-4 Personal Helicopter
(19 October 2005) - Traffic got you down? $31,000 will buy you your own personal helicopter, the GEN H-4. This modern marvel can go nearly 60 mph and is certain to be the envy of the commuting lane and the neighborhood. video clip (.wmv file, 2.6MB) via Odd Japan ...
The Knitting Machine
(01 July 2005) - The Knitting Machine is Dave Cole's performance art piece that uses construction equipment and 20-foot long knitting needles to construct large-scale objects. Starting yesterday June 30th and throughout the weekend, the artist will use a pair of John Deere excavators to hold the needles and a Genie to wrap the yarn, creating an oversize American flag at MASS MoCA. The flag will then be...
Gumball 3000 Live
(16 May 2005) - The 7th annual Gumball 3000 is underway in Europe. This year the Cannon Ball Run style, drive all day and party all night rally begins in London and does a 3,000 mile European tour before ending in Monaco. There are over 100 vehicles-- some old, some new, many fast and a few driven by stars. My favorite is the Biodiesel Tourag driven by Daryl...
The Zoomer
(18 February 2005) - The Zoomer is one of oki-ni's latest products--a 50cc scooter collaboration with Honda. Very limited edition, only 15 Zoomers will be available and oki-ni will be selling 5 of them each month for the next 3 months. It's available in 3 colors, plasma yellow, black, and camouflage green (shown). Each Zoomer comes with a limited edition numbered key ring and an invitation to a...
PALV
(27 January 2005) - PALV, a revolution in personal transportation? Well, maybe-- but I don't think a personal air and land vehicle will work anytime soon. Bad traffic jam? No problem, lets just lift off and fly home--wait, don't hit that overpass! What a disaster waiting to happen. Could you imagine the air traffic with a highway full of people lifting off in there little PALV's? I like...
Entertainment Center, Toland Style
(03 November 2004) - Goyard, wanted to do something interesting they comissioned Toland Grinnell. Master of lux and an expert craftsman, Grinnell managed to capture the essence of Goyard, but for a whole new audience. Achieving a new dimension of ghetto fabulous, The Goyard Entertainment Center was installed in the baggage claim section of the momentary Terminal 5. Description: A fully functional rolling trunk designed and built by...
Marc Newson at the Groninger Museum
(06 July 2004) - The Groninger Museum in The Netherlands is featuring a solo exhibition of Marc Newson's work. Reluct has lots of pictures, and a focus on his personal jet concept, the Kelvin 40. In a word: Genius. Newson's contribution to the design community is stellar, and this new jet is truly his best work yet. The simple fact that he did all the research nescessary to...
Biodiesel
(01 June 2004) - Maybe it's because of all the bullshit oil politics, or maybe it's because I just revisited my crunchy Vermont roots-- either way, I'm fascinated by Biodiesel at the moment. It is an old concept that's seeing a rebirth among socially responsible and environmentally conscious youth. My friend Nori runs her Merc on Biodiesel and taught me all about it. What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel is...
BMW 1 Series
(24 March 2004) - Channeling the essence of the Z Coupe in to a 4-door, BMW has announced the new 1 series. It's a mighty little wagon, perfect for the city. With the new 6 and the updated 5 series, consistency in the BMW line is once again tightened up. Check out the entire line here....
Dog Powered Scooter
(11 November 2003) - The Dog Powered Scooter is a fascinating invention... From their site: This new dog scooter design is revolutionary †and has many benefits. Particularly appropriate for urban use on bike paths & sidewalks. The human is in †total control †of the speed and direction of the scooter because the dog is harnessed inside of the frame and subject to its steering (very maneuverable) and braking...
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