Aside from looking like a giant crustacean, this concept Vehicle-to-Grid (aka V2G) automobile seems like it would perfectly satisfy those who crave the maneuverability of a motorcycle, yet can't abandon the protective frame of a car. Plus it looks super-duper-speedy.
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I thought the Honda U3-X was weird, but this personal mobility device prototype by Nissan and AIST actually separates into a whacked out pair of motorized skis on stilts. With its unstable seeming controls, I think I'll stick to walking.
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Robots, fish, cars. I like all three of those, so naturally I love these robots that mimic the movements of fish to avoid crashes. Except for the white one, he looks like a futuristic Klan member.
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Electric cars might be beautifully quiet, but they lack the aural balls of a V8, and pose a safety risk to pedestrians. That's why next year's Nissan Leaf will have a whirring sound reminiscent of a Bladerunner Police spinner.
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The LEAF may be compensating for the lack of a tailpipe with 30 minute "quick charges" and the ability to go for miles and miles on a single charge (100 miles to be exact), but hey, it's eco-friendly.
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When every car manufacturer started integrating iPod compatibility, you could really see how powerful the platform had become in the mainstream consciousness. Now, Nissan plans to make an iPhone app to support their new electric cars.
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After having survived a weekend with a crazy silly driver, I wish Nissan didn't spend money on creating a new car AC system that adjusts to the "driver's mental activity," releasing aromas, controlling humidity, and injecting breezes and plasmacluster ions.
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In case you missed the link buried in our retrospective tech gods trivia-fest, here's a glimpse back at Steve Wozniak in 1979, when he moonlit as an enthusiastic Datsun spokesperson. To quote the man himself, "It. Is. Awesome." [YouTube]
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