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KM - The "Caspian Sea Monster" It is not a plane, it is not a boat, it is not a terrestrial vehicle. It is not also a hover craft -- though it has some resemblances. The name is strange: Ekranoplan, a compound made from the Russian expression ecranniy, which means "ground effect" and refers to a vehicle that is able to shift a place... Read more

Raymond Loewy Cars

by rita novaes

Studebaker Commander Starliner - 1953 Within compass -- Raymond Lowey is one of main important designers of the 20th century. With a French origin, he developed most part of his activity in USA, where he was favored by his relationship with the biggest industry of the world. In all his projects and works he showed a remarkable ability to understand machines and systems and... Read more

24h of Le Mans

by bjr

It is a right decision to congratulate the 24h of Le Mans with the title of the most famous car race of the world. For this French circuit (which route is a common road in the rest of the year) passed the most fabulous bolides conducted by the best pilots -- some of them found there the death. At this racetrack happened the most... Read more

Hotelicopter - a hotel in a helicopter

by bjr

Recently a new was spread out over the Internet, published with its characteristic speed: in a few days, lots of reference websites, blogs, social networks and emails proclaimed the inauguration of a fantastic flying hotel fit up in an old Russian helicopter. Images and movies illustrated the new and surprised even the most incredulous people. You could even book a reservation at www.hotelicopter.com. And... Read more

wooden super car

by bjr

What if someone were to suggest creating a super car with 600cv power, made completely out of wood? Inspired by World War II airplanes, some of which built in wooden structures, Joe Harmon dared to take his academic project forward. asking himself "why shouldn't there be a car made out of wood?".... Read more

The unbelievable 1st Campeonato de Capotagem in Brazil

by Priscilla Santos

The X-treme Motorsport, which took place in São Paulo between 29th of November and 2nd of December 2007, added to a list of news an element that goes far beyond the ever-present selection of beauties, the Big Foots, crushing everything. And I'm not talking about the worshipable presence of Chip Foose, the world's biggest costumizer. The fourth edition of the event spiked up madness... Read more

Trains for children

by seven

The Kishigawa train line in Japan has about 14.3km and two trains that are different from any other train: the Omoden and the Ichigo Ec, the 'Train of toys' and the 'Strawberry Train', repectively. The idea was to promote the use of this comfortable and safe means of transportation among children. And, as it seems, results have been surprising...... Read more

Time-travel aboard the Hindenburg

by seven

In 1931, during the height of airships, the construction of the LZ 129, later named Hindenburg, started. Almost 245m long, 41m of width and a 200 000m3 of volume, it was not only bigger, but also more luxurious than any other Zeppelin built at the time. For five years, nothing was spared to make it the best airship. After it was finished, in March... Read more