Future Of Tyres Is Air-Less, Literally

 
It may look silly but the weird tires on this electric golf-cart might just be the wave of future. This is Bridgestone's concept of air-free tyres which unlike conventional tyres don't get punctured or need air top-up and can be fully recycled once tread is worn out.

In the video below, CNET reporter explains how these Bridgestone air-free concept tyres have thermoplastic spokes with a special curve that enables them to flex effectively without twisting. It definately looks to be a promising idea but still needs work to address concerns like vibrations, sagging, high speed stability and what about cleaning those thousand spokes.

Bridgestone 2nd Generation Air-Free Concept Tyres
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A Ride In Google's Self Driving Car

 
For a long time Google has been retrofitting conventional cars/SUVs with lasers, radar, cameras and computers to learn how to convert them into self driving automobiles. And now Google has developed its own 2-seater electric self-driving prototype vehicle which hides most of the ugly sensors and gadgets under the surface and has a cute looking face.

This Google 'car of the future' has no steering wheel, accelerator or brake pedal and is designed to require no human intervention during travel, allowing the riders to relax and distract themselves. It feels scary to imagine being in such a car but guys at TheOatmeal.com were brave enough to allow themselves to be driven around in this machine and have survived to share their experience (here) which can be summed up as 'delightfully dull'. Also checkout the video below from a test ride event organized by Google earlier.

A First Ride : Google Self-Driving Car Project
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Myths About Nitrogen Filled Tyres Busted: Video

 
Nitrogen vs Air Filled Tyres: Which is better? A lot of people believe that since nitrogen filled tyres are used in hi-tech products like space shuttles, aircrafts and race cars, so that makes them good for our modest automobiles as well.

Theoretically its correct but practically speaking, the nitrogen used in motor racing and other extreme applications is completely dry, meaning it has 0% humidity and such quality nitrogen can't be made available at local dealerships. So what we get instead is nitrogen with traces of water vapor which completely diminishes any benefits that we hoped to achieve except for less loss of air pressure over time.

In the video below, the guys at Fifth Gear drive and compare two identical Suzuki Swift, with tyres of one filled with compressed air and other with nitrogen in an attempt to find the truth behind the myth.


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New Ford Mustang Speed Dating Prank TVC

Mustang Prank Video

Here's a new Ford commercial designed to tickles your funny bone. It involves three characters - a bunch of unwary guys, a beautiful professional stunt driver and the new 2015 Ford Mustang. Prank goes something like this - few unsuspecting guys are invited on a blind date with a pretty blonde who happens to be a professional stunt driver and what happens when she pretends to be barely able to drive and then suddenly switches mode to a professional driver while still chatting with guys during their drive. The guy's reaction to the sudden change of driving style are priceless. Checkout the 2015 Mustang Speed Dating prank video below.


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Video: RIDE Motoracing Game Trailer Unveiled

Ride Video Game

Milestone has released a trailer of RIDE, a new motorcycle video game showing off some in-game footage of the two-wheeled racer in action. The game will be available from March 20 for Xbox One, Xbox 360, Playstation3, Playstation4 and PC platforms. RIDE will offer players to race over 100 different bikes spread over four different categories - Superbikes, Supersports, Naked, and Historical in one of the most iconic circuit of the world, North Wales.

The new video game promises to bring some unprecedented levels of vehicle and rider customisation. Checkout the Milestone's RIDE 1 minute trailer below featuring North Wales track with 3 camera views offering a more user friendly experience. Enjoy.


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