Transportation Tech on TFTS - Page 14

On the premise that sometimes we are told that less is more, I could, of course, distill everything about the Caparo T1 into this single, solitary sentence and post, safe in the knowledge that readers across this big, wide world of ours are reaching down to pick their bottom lips …

Thanks to a certain cult film staring Michael “You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off” Cain the Mini has become somewhat of a cult vehicle commanding worldwide respect and the obligatory posse of fan clubs. And now, thanks to the Mini Shop, owners of this iconic vehicle …

If you’re in the market for a small, practical vehicle to get you around town in a hurry and will enable you to park up in the tightest of spaces the Canadian built T-Rex fits the bill nicely as not only is it economical to run it is also a …

Built around a Robin Subaru OHV Engine and a large Coleman stainless steel ice box, this ride on drinks cooler is sure to keep the beers cool as you deliver vital supplies of liquid refreshment during your next garden party.
Built to order and available with a number of optional extras …

Having recently just been awarded the Concept of the Year Award by Autocar the Saab Aero X has obviously already turned a few heads.
And with seek styling such as this, should we be surprised?
Featuring an innovative wrap around windscreen, turbine wheels and an interior that resembles that of a fighter …

This pod-like contraption reminds us of the sort of devices you see in starships that serve to hold the crew in stasis whilst they are flung to the far reaches of space, and for that reason alone, we like it.
However, you won’t be travelling quite that far in this Carbon …

Many countries, including the UK, have recently passed legislation outlawing the use of mobile phones without a hands free set and, whilst many variations of hands free sets are available, this rear-view mirror hands-free speakerphone has to be one of the coolest.
Linking to your mobile phone via a Bluetooth connection …

Of the many future car concepts we have seen of late here at TFTS Towers, the Audi Quattroflex, which has the distinction of winning a “Best Use of Technology Award” at the Interior Motives Design Awards 2006, is certainly one of the most visually striking.
Designed by Alexey Bykov, a student …

Although this device is hardly up there with the likes of other modes of personal transportation previously featured on Thoughts from the Sidelines, such as the remarkable CarterCopter or the tracked, all terrain motorbike concept, it certainly appears to be a rather novel of getting from A to B.
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They say (whoever “they” are) that looks aren’t everything and, whilst I wholly agree with the sentiment, I think most of us have come to the stark conclusion that on the whole this is complete and utter nonsense. For as long as I remember, certainly, it would seem that looks …

We have covered many concepts concerning personal modes of transport in Thoughts from the Sidelines, including a number of Personal Airborne Vehicles – in particular the battle to deliver the first mass produced flying car – but none has quite set my pulses racing like the CarterCopter (though admittedly the …