The World of Robotic Vehicles

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By now, you’ve probably heard of the robotic vehicles that are being put to the task in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unmanned drones fly miles above terrorists, spying and even dropping missiles. Robots trained in bomb disassembly have been a huge help to the US army so far. The best thing about robotics automation is that it protects human life and is therefore very cost-effective. However, there are many more surprises stemming from robotics technology that have yet to be unveiled. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International conference in Washington DC let us in on a few of these futuristic vehicles.

Robotic vehicles are no strangers to the US Army. While we so often hear “the surge worked,” military insiders, like General Odierno, tell 60 Minutes that much of their success was based on the work of small, unmanned reconnaissance or tactical planes. The planes are sent off by soldiers from a remote location and can fly for miles and miles, reporting video and still images back to the military bunkers. They can chase targets and hit with tremendous accuracy. The best part is, no American soldiers are jeopardized and the terrorists never see or hear it coming! New robotics technology enables US soldiers to command drones in the Middle East.

Civilian robotic vehicles are also being developed for a number of uses. Sonar robotics technology is capturing never-before-seen images of deep sea beds with the Synthetic Aperture Sonar. Farmers use these vehicles to check on their crops. Forest rangers count trees and monitor wildlife in remote regions of their parks. Surface water vehicles are skimming the coasts, while underwater devices are recovering old shipwrecks and AWOL lobster traps that have fallen loose, thus threatening endangered marine animals.

The current question is, “How big and how complicated do robotic vehicles need to be?” To investigate further, BAE Systems developed a network of robotic bugs, namely spiders, dragonflies, bees and grasshoppers that work cohesively as a unit. These bugs (known collectively as “WolfPack”) can monitor and spy, map information flow, trigger electronic jamming or even recharge their own batteries. The next generation will be capable of camouflaging themselves, deceiving enemy combatants, processing information and making decisions based on intelligence. To some, having these new robotic bugs that make decisions and spy on us may seem a bit daunting. Yet for the US military, this is a true breakthrough that will keep our soldiers safer and eliminate the need to send human life across enemy lines.

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The Only Green At Google, a Letter in the Logo?

Posted by guestexpert under Gas Saving Tips, HHO Fuel Kits, Run Your Car On Water

Unknown to the general public, Google seems to be determined to block Green Energy Technology.

They are preventing companies from using their advertising platforms to promote certain technologies.

In particular, Supplemental Hydrogen, HHO injection, or similar technologies.

The validity of this technology is beyond discussion. Many years of testing have been done in this field.

After speaking with Government officials, I asked the question “What is your stance on Supplemental Hydrogen?”, thinking perhaps they were skeptical of it, or had information we were unaware of.

The answer was surprising to say the least. Because it requires user intervention, it is not yet regognized.

Let me explain that a bit further.

The government wants “fail safe” technologies, like your catalytic converter. You, as the owner/driver, don’t need to do anything to make it do its job. Supplemental Hydrogen on the other hand, requires you to ensure the unit (or the fill reservoir) does not run dry. Once it’s empty, the vehicle goes back to polluting, until it’s filled up again.Like your gas tank, to keep it running you have to top it up.

 

Google, so as to not make it obvious to the average user, have added a small line to the category, “scams/phishing for personal information”.

They have combined 2 unrelated groups to hide this line: ”Including run your car on water websites.”

Here is the kicker; no one is trying to “run a car on water”!

Is Google trying to become the new world governing body? or has Big Oil invested heavily in the Google stock so they can have a say at the boardroom meetings, knowing their reign is coming to an end after polluting the world for no reason for the past 100 years?

Think this one over… With a motto like “Don’t Be Evil”…

 

Yes that is their tag line.  So everything up to evil is OK?

 

Spread the word, tell your friends.

 

Perhaps we can get Google to talk, which they won’t right now, and get the real reason exposed!

 

View the banned site…Click Here

 

Jaco Bolle

CEO

HydroGenX Corp.

 

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Why Not Electric Scooters?

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With the world economy facing one of its worst recession since the great depression, consumers are cutting down on their spending in order to weather through this tough period. One of the major spend items in our modern life today is on transportation. Although the price of oil has come down tremendously in the past year, it’s still considerably expensive to own a car and keep in running for our daily errands. While we may not be able to completely do without cars especially if we have a family with young kids but we can certainly have an alternative backup mode of transportation. I’m talking about electric scooter, like its namesake it’s runs completely on electric without using gasoline at all although nowadays they have the hybrid ones which can run on both. Electric scooters are not expensive, the price ranges from USD350-USD4000 depending on the type and model. Most people can still afford this especially if it means reducing their spend on petrol or gasoline. Furthermore electric scooters are also environmentally friendly, relatively quiet so it’s great for reducing the noise levels in our cities as well. Electric scooters can run up to 20 miles an hour although some of latest model can do faster than that. Some people might think that this is nothing as compared to the powerful gasoline bikes and cars. While it’s true that the speed is nothing to shout about however think of the gasoline/petrol that you can save every time you use your electric scooter. If you are single or do not have any kids, electric scooters are perfect vehicles for you to get around even to work especially if you live less than 10 miles from your work place. Parking is also non hassle as it could fit into any small space or corners so you do not to pay exorbitant amount of parking fees.

There have been a great interest in electric scooters in the recent years and a few new companies have entered the market. Two of them that have entered the market in the last month in a hope to cash in drivers that are being hit by the high price of petrol, combined with the increasing desire to cut down their carbon emissions. Ego and E-Max, both of whom launched their scooters last month, have had great success since they started selling their vehicles. E-Max has sold about 200 of its more powerful £2,760 vehicle in the last three weeks. One of the most popular electric scooters is Xtreme scooters. The price range for a new  Xtreme electric scooter is between US150 to 900 depending on the model. If you want a speedier scooter, I would recommend the Xtreme-XB500 and for the entry level, the Xtreme  X10 will be a good buy. Further more, most cities especially in the UK nowadays are offering free parking for electric scooters and its kind in order to encourage the people to switch to this type of transport. Another extremely popular scooter is the Ego. priced at about USD1000, the Ego’s bike looks astonishingly cheap and people might be willing to experiment with it to keep their cost of living low in the coming days.

Some of the electric scooters also have a motor-protected circuitry that enables the scooter to move ahead and gain speed even before the assist starts working. So when the throttle-switch is released, the unique design of the electric scooters allow the motor to coast or “freewheel” in a way most commonly seen in regular bikes. The electric scooters can be truly enjoyable as they have an easy acceleration that helps them to glide smoothly through heavy winds as well as climb hills smoothly.

There are obviously different types of scooters and I’m not talking about the brand or model but the general classification of electric scooters irregardless of the manufacturer. The first type is zappy or the lower end (entry level) scooter which can reach a maximum speed of 10-12 km an hour. Next is the flyer which could do up to 20 km an hour and it’s gaining popularity due to its maneuvering simplicity.  Finally the most advance type is the Voloci where it comes with many modern features like selectable performance models, quick-swap battery packs, key ignition.

How then does an electric scooter operate? It’s combination of electrical power from the batteries and feed it to the motor which the heart of the scooter. The speed is handled with a variety of switches and together with the handlebars and brakes provides the handling of the scooter. Some of the newer electric scooters come with computerised controls just like the modern cars to make the ride even smoother and safer.

The best way to know whether electric scooters are for you or not will be to try out one at your nearest showroom or retail shop. I can guarantee that once you ride it, it’s difficult to give it up. I was also once a sceptic but after seeing my friends and colleagues enjoying themselves with their scooters, I just didn’t want to be left out!

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Conserve Money At The Pump With High Gas Mileage Cars

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Now that the entire globe experiencing an economic crisis, everyone is searching for ways to reduce our daily expenses. If you’re like most people, you are spending bundles of cash every month fueling your car or truck. Not surprisingly, this figure can go up very quickly if you own more than one vehicle. The good news is that with the best gas mileage cars, you can use a lot less fuel while still getting to where you need to go.

Here are just some of the advantages you can enjoy by selecting a car that gets good gas mileage:

1. Save Cash

Of course, one of the main reasons to switch to a vehicle with great fuel efficiency is that you won’t have to fill up as often. Thanks to advances in technology, many cars today get excellent gas mileage. Some cars, known as hybrids, actually use a combination of electricity and gasoline to power the car, which means less fuel burned overall. By requiring less fuel to get from point A to point B, you’ll save a bundle. In addition to this, high gas mileage vehicles are generally smaller and thus cheaper than bigger cars. Thus, you’ll not only save money on fuel, but also on the front end.

2. Save Time

Perhaps less obvious is the amount of time you’ll save. With fewer fill ups required, you’ll spend less time looking around for the best gas prices, lining up for an open gas pump, filling up your tank, and lining up again to pay. This process can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes depending on how long the lineup is. Recently, with many people trying to take advantage of whatever savings they can get, the gas stations with slightly lower fuel prices are usually packed with people. Thus, fewer fill ups mean that you’ll save time as well

3. Save the Environment

Everyone is aware that burning fossil fuels like gasoline contribute to air pollution and ultimately global warming. These phenomena are affecting the Earth in very negative ways, and anything we can do to help reverse this process must be considered. With a high gas mileage vehicle, you will be consuming less gas which means cleaner air - something you can feel great about.

No matter if you are trying to conserve money, time, or the environment, driving a high gas mileage vehicle is a great idea. But with so many advantages to purchasing a car with good gas mileage, which models fare the best?

One of the best sources to start your research comes from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Every year, the EPA tests every vehicle sold in the US for gas mileage. To find out which models topped the list, check out http://bestgasmileagecars.biz, a website dedicated to finding the best gas mileage cars available. This site also has many gas saving tips you can try to use up less fuel with your current vehicle.

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