291Sep 7, 2012
The ForTwo Electric Drive features an electric subcompact, which uses a 16.7-kwh lithium-ion battery pack and a 55-kilowatt motor co-developed with Bosch and comes equipped with a 90-mile range and a top speed of 77 mph. The automaker claims it can be fully charged on a “household socket” in six to seven hours. The ForTwo […]
292Sep 7, 2012
Blind Skateboards was introduced in 1989 by pro skater Mark “Gonz” Gonzales under Steve Rocco’s World Industries domain. The name “Blind” was an intentional difference of Mark’s former sponsors Vision Skateboards. The company has since left World Industries and continues to operate under the ownership of Dwindle Distribution. Blind Skateboards offers four deck treatments that […]
293Sep 7, 2012
A hybrid aluminum construction and weighing roughly 15 percent less than a comparable all-steel body, the Audi S7 Sportback’s lightweight components include a long rear hatch that opens and closes electrically as standard. Beneath is is a luggage compartment with a volume of 535 liters (18.89 cu ft,) which increased to 1,390 liters (49.09 cu […]
294Sep 6, 2012
Incorporating Hollow Heat Flow technology and serving as a midweight layering piece, the H2 Flo jacket incorporates scores of dime, quarter and silver dollar-sized holes. Its coat’s shell seems to be made of softshell and ripstop materials while its entire back half is comprised of a mesh fabric, which helps it to retain its shape. […]
295Sep 6, 2012
Spacious footwells, big doors and beautifully trimmed seats are just some of the fantastic qualities of the Volkswagen Up. It also features heated seats, electric mirrors and rear parking sensors. The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine is responsive; this version develops 74bhp. Acceleration (0-62mph) takes 13.2sec. Its 106g/km of CO² attracts Band B road tax of £20. […]
296Sep 5, 2012
As far as Roman Generals go, Scipio is in the Hall of Fame and is one of the most ichiban battlefield tacticians ever. Like Scipio’s generalship, the Scipio fullsuit is unquestionably on another level. Due to the suit’s ergonomic fit and Matuse’s blackZERO technology, the all 3mm Scipio fullsuit is pound for pound the warmest […]
297Sep 4, 2012
Built for the weekend adventurer, the Gerber Steady combines the utility of a multi-tool and the functionality of a tripod for compact digital cameras (up to 340 grams) and smart phones (up to 170 grams). It comes equipped with an adjustable cell phone and screw-in camera mount and two fold-able legs that serve as a […]
298Sep 3, 2012
The Cruise backpack will hold everything a keen winter sports fan could possibly need, and a little more. The additional pack opening from the back allows for easy access to the entire contents via a hemispherical zip – no more endless rummaging through your stuff. Full back rear entry, shovel and probe sleeves, snow-shedding fabrics, […]
299Sep 2, 2012
The Madone 7-Series borrows the Kamm Tail truncated airfoil design methodology of the Speed Concept and applies to the road, smoothing airflow over the structure for a claimed 25 watts of power savings when traveling at 40km/h. According to Trek, 60g of reduced drag comes from the revised frame shape, with the Kamm Tail concept […]
300Sep 2, 2012
The Boomerang 8 has a speed range on the bar in excess of 30km/h, stable across the whole range. Gin has applied his many years of experience of making wings stable at speed to this new generation of 2 liners. You can stay on the bar for longer and the wing gives feedback that makes […]