Tag Archives: Mechanical engineering

NASA Valkyrie Robot for DARPA Competition Unveiled

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DARPA issued a challenge to multiple teams a while back to challenge them to build robots that could perform a specific set of tasks. The contest was called the DARPA Robotics challenge and it has...
    






Interchangeable Lens Olympus Cameras Leak Online

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Two unannounced Olympus interchangeable lens compact cameras have turned up online today. The cameras are the E-PL5 and the E-PM2. The cameras appear to be rather similar sharing the same Olympus E-...

BMW Patent Unveils Seven-Speed Manual Transmission

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Automatic transmission cars have gained more and more forward speeds over the years going from six, the seven speed or more. The higher gear ratios are nothing but taller and taller overdrive ratios...

Dads and Grads Gift Ideas 2012: Monkey Light 8-Bit Bike Wheel Light

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The Monkey Light 8-Bit Bike Wheel Light is available at ThinkGeek for $49.99. Now that the year is winding down for students all over it is time to start thinking about those special gifts you want...

Brammo Empulse and Empulse R Get Price and Launch Date

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If you're into being green, but prefer motorcycles over cars Brammo has announced the availability and pricing for its coming Empulse electric motorcycles. The Empulse comes in a standard and an R...

Beijing Auto Show 2012: Luxury Cars and Hot Models [Photos]

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The Beijing Auto Show 2012 has opened and car makers from all over the world exhibit their fanciest cars. China is still a growing car market and it is also a big market for luxury cars. Each year...

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG unveiled

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Every new AMG high-performance vehicle offers an outstanding mix of "more power from less fuel" – and the G63 AMG is no exception. The "strong man" in the AMG model range has been further enhanced...

Lincoln Unveils the New 2013 MKZ

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Lincoln has unveiled the all-new 2013 MKZ at the New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is a midsize luxury sedan that has one the world's widest opening retractable glass roofs. The car is...

Lincoln Unveils the New 2013 MKZ

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Lincoln has unveiled the all-new 2013 MKZ at the New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is a midsize luxury sedan that has one the world's widest opening retractable glass roofs. The car is...

2013 Ford Fusion to Have Optional Start-Stop Tech

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Traditionally, start-stop technology is common on hybrid vehicles. This technology allows the car to turn the engine off when it stopped at a red light or in traffic in and start backup automatically...