January 4, 2007

Chainsaw powered motorcycle

The world’s ”first” promotional concept bike powered by 24 Dolmar chainsaws.

 

November 16, 2006

Engine running on water fuel.

This video shows a motorcycle running on a specially produced, electrolyzed water-fuel.

The exhaust emission test shows carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide particles but the inventor says that this is because of the motor oil used to lubricate the engine and not because there’s any form of fossil fuel used.


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November 13, 2006

EWB Braking Technology by Siemens VDO

Siemens VDO has developed a vehicle braking concept consisting of about 30 percent hardware and 70 percent electronics. A 180 degree change from traditional hydraulic braking systems. Electronic Wedge Brake (EWB) System, a low power/low energy 12-volt by-wire braking technology that uses a car’s kinetic energy to stop itself, eliminating the need for hydraulic pipes, brake cylinders, brake boosters or traditional antilock braking control and braking fluid.