The city of Proctor, Minneapolis is in the process of auctioning off the totally awesome La-Z-Boy that an intoxicated motorist was riding when they pulled him over.
Dennis LeRoy Anderson’s motorized La-Z-Boy can hit 20mph, thanks to a lawnmower engine, it also sports roll bars, cup holders, headlights and a sound system. The transmission system was [...]
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[ October 30th, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]Drunk Driver’s Motorized La-Z-Boy On The Block
Tesla Roadster Squeezes 501km From Single Charge
Tesla’s Roadster has set what appears to be some sort of record made the Alice Springs to Coober Pedy leg of the Global Green Challenge in a single charge, the distance between the two towns is a staggering 501 kilometers (313 miles). Impressive, especially considering there were three miles left on the battery when they [...]
eROCKIT: Two-wheeled Electric Transportation Contraption Goes Dangerously Fast
The eROCKIT looks to be a green way to get around on two wheels without condemning oneself to life in the slow lane. It uses pedals to produce speed, but backs up the pedals with a motor and a 50x force multiplication system. More importantly, that amounts to a very respectable 80 kmph top speed.
Regenerative [...]
Overhead Rack For Bicycles, the Most Sensible Surfboard Transportation Option Yet
An overhead bicycle surfboard rack is a much more sensible idea than it sounds. If you don’t live near a beach, you might not realize that there are actually quite a few people that bike to their favorite breaks with their boards.
Traditionally there are two options for surfboard transportation via bicycle: the ride-and-carry, which [...]
Gyroscopic Training Wheel Teaches Kids To Ride Bikes Scientifically
The Gyrowheel makes use of a gyroscope, an internal, battery-powered, spinning wheel, to stabilize bikes and teach kids to ride. As young riders gain confidence, the level of stabilization can be adjusted.
