Proton EV a sure thing in near future
“Mini E”. Electric Cooper being charged. Image by Vattenfall Proton EV a sure thing in near future KOTA BARU: In view of escalating oil prices and depleting reserves, the world’s auto giants are in the race to produce hybrid cars powered by a combination of combustion engine and electric motor. National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd, […]
What Makes the Chevy Volt Run?
What Makes the Chevy Volt Run? The Chevy Volt is powered by the most advanced plug-in hybrid drive system that has yet been engineered for mass production. Read more on New York Times
Armin Only Bucharest 2008 – Serenity + Yet Another Day
Sorry for the quality, it’s a small SE :) Playlist: Warm-up Andy Duguid feat Leah – Wasted Morgan Page feat. Lissie – The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix) Zoo Brazil – Crossroads Armin Van Buuren feat. Vera Ostrova – What If Dash Berlin – Till The Sky Falls Down (Vocal Mix Mashup Dub) Orjan – La […]
Solar Sail physics question?
by PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE Question by Kevin S: Solar Sail physics question? A solar sail allows a spacecraft to use radiation pressure for propulsion, similar to the way wind propels a sailboat. The sails of such spacecraft are made out of enormous reflecting panels. The area of the panels is maximized to catch the largest number of […]
Toyota adopts Tesla’s laptop battery strategy for electric cars
Toyota adopts Tesla’s laptop battery strategy for electric cars Toyota, Daimler and BMW are turning to laptops for a cheaper way to power their electric cars — and their sales. Automakers are testing packs of lithium-ion batteries assembled by Palo Alto-based Tesla Motor. Read more on San Jose Mercury News
How William Shatner Changed the World – Dr. Marc D. Rayman, Chief Propulsion Engineer, NASA, JPL
Dr. Marc Rayman discusses how StarTrek inspired him to create in real life what he saw on the show. HOW WILLIAM SHATNER CHANGED THE World reveals how scientists who were inspired by Star Trek as children are surpassing the science fiction vision of the future foreshadowed in the program. The two-hour High Definition special explores […]
Solar Sail problem physics please help?
Question by illdieskating83: Solar Sail problem physics please help? given info: A solar sail allows a spacecraft to use radiation pressure for propulsion, similar to the way wind propels a sailboat. The sails of such spacecraft are made out of enormous reflecting panels. The area of the panels is maximized to catch the largest number […]
Stereo Science Update (200904140004HQ)
A few nice NASA ION images I found: Stereo Science Update (200904140004HQ) Image by nasa hq photo Icy Comet NEAT Image by Ars Electronica
Toyota, Tesla Show Off Electric RAV4
Toyota, Tesla Show Off Electric RAV4 The wait is over: Toyota and Tesla unveiled the all-electric RAV4 prototype at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and it looks like…a RAV4 without a transmission or gasoline engine. The new RAV4 actually isn’t the first electric version of the vehicle. The first-generation RAV4 EV was built for […]
Q&A: What happened to the VASIMR Engine by Ad Astra?
by FlyingSinger Question by Walter G: What happened to the VASIMR Engine by Ad Astra? I have read an article saying that NASA was planning on testing this promising rocket on the ISS back in 2008. But did that ever occur? If not why? And if so, why can’t I find any stories about it […]
2006 Saturn Ion Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
In thisvideo I give a full in depth tour of a 2006 Saturn Ion. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, […]
What’s the difference between ion propulsion, and plasma propulsion?
by iSEEthings (off planet for 2 weeks) Question by Infinity: What’s the difference between ion propulsion, and plasma propulsion? Best answer: Answer by UrwumpePractically nothing. they are just different popular names for the same range of technologies: Electrostatic propulsion and electromagnetic propulsion. It is different to for example electric propulsion, which includes electrostatic, electromagnetic and […]
mars transit ship drawing
A few nice VASIMR images I found: mars transit ship drawing Image by Chris Radcliff Mars lander from VASIMR Project Image by FlyingSinger
Ion Wind Lifter
No, it’s not “anti-gravity”…or “electrogravitics” (wtf does that even mean)…. To even say it’s anything else than Ion wind you should at least have BS in Physics so that you’re credible…(oh wait…I HAVE BS IN PHYSICS)…..IT”S FUCKING ION WIND..calm down
NASA Connect – VASIMR
This is an educational video about an advance space propulsion system. This is for learning. If you don’t want to learn the pictures funny! An unmanned cargo capability based on VASIMR propulsion offers significant cost savings to NASA and commercial lunar exploration programs. VASIMR can deliver twice as much payload to the lunar surface, compared […]
Send about 10000 rotating mirrors to Alpha Centuri stars to rotate around them serving as a solar sail pad?
by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Question by the l: Send about 10000 rotating mirrors to Alpha Centuri stars to rotate around them serving as a solar sail pad? the rotating mirrors being made from the oort cloud then as the mirrors rotate around the two stars then a solar sail could use the gravity […]
Eclipses Yield First Images of Elusive Iron Line in Solar Corona
A few nice NASA ION images I found: Eclipses Yield First Images of Elusive Iron Line in Solar Corona Image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video
A proposed mission to Titan using NASA’s NEXT ion engine
A proposed mission to Saturn’s moon Titan using NASA’s NEXT ion engine. The NEXT ion thruster is capable of delivering 236 milliNewtons of force over the course of the multi-year mission to deliver a satellite and a lander to Titan. For the Titan mission, both an orbiter and a lander could be sent to the […]
Radiation pressure, photon momentum, and solar sails?
by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Question by thisislizz: Radiation pressure, photon momentum, and solar sails? So I understand that a photon can have momentum, but how is this momentum is transferred to an object off of which it reflects? Once the photon bounces off an object, it does not slow down or change wavelength […]
Balqon Signs Dealer Agreement With Beltway International for Its Zero-Emissions Electric Yard Tractors
Balqon Signs Dealer Agreement With Beltway International for Its Zero-Emissions Electric Yard Tractors HARBOR CITY, CA–(Marketwire – September 7, 2010) – Balqon Corporation ( OTCBB : BLQN ), a developer and manufacturer of zero-emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems, has entered into a dealer agreement with Beltway International, LLC, Maryland’s largest full-service domestic and […]