Fuel cell cars hit the road

Electric cars have been getting plenty of buzz lately, but the development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is still going strong. The California Fuel Cell Partnership, along with Powertech Labs, National Hydrogen Association, and U.S. Fuel Cell Council, will seek to regain the spotlight with a road trip to demonstrate the practicality of these vehicles.

Twelve fuel cell cars from seven automakers will drive from Chula Vista, in Southern California, up to Vancouver, Canada, a trip of 1,700 miles. Vancouver was chosen for the destination because it will play host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, where a fleet of fuel cell buses will provide transportation.

Fuel cell cars that will be making the trip include the Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell, Mercedes F-Cell, Honda FCX Clarity, Hyundai Tucson FCEV, Kia Borrego FCEV, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota FCHV-adv Highlander, and Volkswagen HyMotion. The cars, which have ranges of 200 to over 500 miles, will be relying on a mobile refueling station for their hydrogen needs.

The tour starts on May 26 in Chula Vista, and ends on June 3 in Vancouver. Stops have been scheduled along the route so the public can get a chance to see these cars.

Belkins’ New automotive USB charging options

Today Belkin introduced the Dual Auto Charger and Micro Auto Charger which feature quick-charging capabilities for your iPhone, iPod , Blackberry or other USB charging device on the go.

Dual Auto Charger

The Dual Auto Charger has a quick-charge (1 amp) port for your iPhone and a second USB port (0.5 amp) for another device.  It includes a 3 ft charge-n-sync cable for iPhone and iPod.  This charger is currently available and lists for $29.99.

Belkin Micro Auto Charger

The Micro Auto Charger is designed to sit nearly flush with your dashboard while still allowing easy removal.  Also quick-charging at 1 amp, it is well-suited for iPhones and certain GPS systems.  It will be available in early May and lists for $14.99 or $19.99 with charge-n-sync cable.

Lemur Autovision key fob keeps an eye on your driving habits

The Lemur Autovision provides an unbiased report of your top speed, how far you’ve traveled and how many times you’ve suddenly hit the brakes.

The Lemur’s FOB, which features an easy-to-read & hard-to-misinterpret LCD display, syncs with an included sensor that easily connects to your vehicle’s OBD-II port. So it doesn’t rely on a built-in gyro or accelerometer to gauge your speed or actions, but pulls the data from your vehicle’s own electronic monitoring systems.

Some of the features available on the Lemur Autovision include :-

• Real-time feedback
• Reports speed, distance, brakes
• Convenient keychain LCD
• Easy to install
• Affordable – no monthly fees
• Tamper Proof and PIN protected

Motorola’s WiMax concept module for Cars

The Motorola’s WiMax X24 is claiming to give wirefree future to cars. The chip has been specially designed to make the in-car entertainment wirefree. The X24 will come to being when Motorola will give its word in the World Conference For Wireless MEdia. As of now, those of us who think that wireless media just isn’t around the corner, you are right.

The WTM1000 chip that is in the X24 is the core of the technology and is the highlight of Motorola’s business.

F1 under Lights-Singapore Grand Prix

Breaking the tradition of 60 years of Formula One, Singapore all set for  the Night Race. It is the first time since the world championship began in 1950 that a grand prix will be run outside of daylight hours, providing all sorts of challenges and potential for excitement.

To meet the light issue, the circuit has been fitted with almost 1,500 lighting projectors, specially designed and installed by Philips to limit glare by firing the light at different angles. The temporary lighting system lines one side of the track, around 33ft (10m) above ground level, offering illumination three times brighter than a football stadium at night. Get ready….for the first floodlit grand prix…soon others ‘ll follow,  F1 is entering a new dark age.

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