Run Your Bike with an iPhone Computer
May 3, 2011
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BioLogic - a company that produces cycle gear - hasdeveloped a suite of new products andapplications for iPhone-toting cyclists. The tools make the iPhone acycle-based computer.
First off, the cycle movementitself can keep the iPhone charged. Next, BioLogic has apps and equipment thatsupport the needs of cyclists.
Features include:
Ruggedized equipment to protect the phone.
GPS mapping with actively updated Google Maps.
Customized windows display riding data (miles traveled, speed, time).
Archives of past trips.
Gloves with touch-sensitive finger tips.
Honeywell Gains EPA Approval for New Refrigerant
Honeywell has released anew low-global-warming refrigerant for use in automobile air conditioningsystems. The refrigerant has received final approval from the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA).
The approval allows therefrigerant, HFO-1234yf, to be used in new cars in the U.S. Honeywell says therefrigerant has a global-warming potential that is 99.7 percent less thanHFC-13a, the refrigerant currently used in most car air conditioning systems.The EPA granted the approval under its Significant New Alternatives Policyprogram.
T3 Motion Prototypes Consumer Vehicle
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T3 Motion Inc. hascompleted and delivered a prototype electronic consumer vehicle - the R3 -which is currently on display at T3's Costa Mesa, CA headquarters. This is thefirst vehicle in T3's product line that was developed specifically for theconsumer market.
Previously introduced as aconcept called GT3, the R3 features a rear-wheel design with a single,wide-stance wheel with two tires. The two-tire design was created to improvetraction, stability and handling.
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