Wired says the Two-Wheeled Zerotracer EV Is a Wild Ride We’re jealous of the folks who get to drive the Zerotracer. It’s a sporty two-seat enclosed motorcycle that weighs less than 1,400 lbs, can do 0-100 km/hr (62 mph) in less than 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. The first thing … Continue reading Two Wheel EV Recumbant: Zerotracer→
Interesting development in horse risder safety, reported by NYTimes.com Inflatable vests have been sold to motorcyclists for about a decade, but few equestrians used them until a British company, Point Two Air Jackets, adapted them for use on horses and began distributing them at top European competitions last year. Hit Air, a Japanese company that … Continue reading Air Vest Saves Equestrians→
I hate stories like this one by the Associated Press. Electric cars are also more limited than their gas-guzzling cousins, running 40 and 120 miles (60 to 200 kilometers) on a charge, while taking anywhere from two to seven hours to fully recharge. The problem with this? Although the article gives a negative tone with … Continue reading Electric Car Facts→
I have been meaning to write this post for some time, initially instigated by a discussion with friends about motorcycle and bicycle safety and helmets. Bruce’s recent blog post about risk intuition made me think I had already waited too long. Bruce asserts an odd position that he says is based on a professor’s theory … Continue reading Risk Intuition and Helmets→