I’ve always been a big fan of high-speed rail, and I’ve been embarrassed that other countries have sped past the United States for decades, when it comes to transportation. Japan’s Shinkansen HSR (high speed rail) system has been operating since 1964, five years before we landed men on the moon. Yet somehow in the ensuingContinueContinue reading “California’s High Speed Rail Inches Forward”
Author Archives: Moss and Fog
Aerodynamics Through the Years
Some excellent aerodynamic cars throughout many different eras. Starting way back in 1914 with the Alfa Romeo Aerodinamica “Siluro Ricotti”, the Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia, The Norman E. Timbs Buick Streamliner, the Pink Panther car, Ford Probe Concept, VW L1 Concept, Bertone Nuccio, and finishing with the thoroughly futuristic Toyota Fun Vii.
The Great Gatsby, 3D
Epic is an overused phrase, but it seems apt in describing Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel. Maybe you haven’t read the book since high school, but you probably never imagined it as lushly or cinematically as this interpretation. Shot in the latest 3D technology, this film releasesContinueContinue reading “The Great Gatsby, 3D”
Tesla: Exceeding Expectations
I’m a sucker for new technology, especially when it is smart and clean. And I have followed the development of the next car from Tesla for a number of years. It’s called the Model S, and it hopes to compete head-to-head with internal combustion luxury cars like the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series. However,ContinueContinue reading “Tesla: Exceeding Expectations”
The True Cost of Oil
Before you start groaning at the gas pump (and you’re still allowed to groan), take a look at this animated video from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Via Treehugger:
Extinct Sporting Events
Perhaps some sports are best to be left in the past. From the Library of Congress’ Flickr page, some photos of “Auto Polo”, back when the automobile itself was still new. Pretty amazing images.
Bizarrely Excellent
The Geneva Auto Show just began, and Toyota’s new far-out concept car stands out from the crowd. Via DesignBoom: the ‘ft-bh’ concept hybrid by toyota has just been debuted at geneva motor show 2012, intended as an ultralight B-segment family car that attains less than half the CO2 emissions of the efficient Toyota Yaris (achieveingContinueContinue reading “Bizarrely Excellent”
Tesla Model X
Tesla just released news of their highly anticipated third vehicle, named the Model X. Via Uncrate: Tesla has unveiled its third electric car, and this time they’re aiming for something with a little more utility. The crossover-style Tesla Model X ($50,000-$90,000) can go 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, and sports falcon-wing doors for rear passengers. SpeakingContinueContinue reading “Tesla Model X”
Self Driving Cars: Progress is Happening
Wired’s new issue is all about self-driving cars, and tests are being conducted all over the world on autonomous and semi-autonomous driving systems. Via Wired Autopia, here is a short article about Volvo’s autonomous car testing. You might be reading the paper and not worrying about the road on a commute in your near future…ContinueContinue reading “Self Driving Cars: Progress is Happening”
GM’s Backseat View into the Future
A pretty neat concept for people in a car’s backseat. Via Leftlane News: By Drew Johnson Rear-seat entertainment systems have steadily improved over the last few years, but General Motors has developed a new technology that could revolutionize the entire industry. Most rear-seat entertainment systems include a couple of screens and a DVD player, butContinueContinue reading “GM’s Backseat View into the Future”
Electric Future 