At the CEATEC Japan 2010 trade show now being held in Chiba (Oct 5-9), Nissan is exhibiting a futuristic model of a solar-powered wireless charging station for electric vehicles. The envisioned tree-shaped charging station — called the “Solar Tree” — stands 12 meters (39 ft) tall and has three translucent round solar panels that follow the sun across the sky. With an expected conversion efficiency of 30%, the three solar panels together can generate 20 kilowatts of power. At the base of each tree is a clover leaf-shaped wireless charging …

In a non-de script warehouse, somewhere deep within the confines of downtown Philadelphia, there is an incredible collection of sports racing cars. The collection of Dr. Fred Simeone is one of those which a person could drive past for years, never knowing it was there. On an evening in July ’07, while attending the Vintage Triumph Register Convention, I was lucky enough to be invited along on a tour. Dr. Simeone personally guided us through what has to be one of the more impressive private collections I have ever seen. …

Do you love BMW cars? Which one do you like – the M5 or Z9 or the X6? Whatever it is, you’re going to enjoy it anyway because BMW is not only one of the most prestigious cars in the world, but it’s also one of the most comfortable luxury cars.…

Have you ever thought how dangerous it might be to have to concentrate on opening a candy bar while you are driving? Or, have you ever been sitting at a stoplight and watched the dad in the minivan next to you unwrap six junior cheeseburgers for the kids in the car seats behind him?

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