World’s fastest train

Last weekend saw the invention of the most and ever high speed train in china. The new high speed passenger train can arrive at a speed of 217m/h with a top speed up to 250 m/h.

The new train will operate from Chinese city of Wuhan to Guangzhou in the south reducing the travel time from 9 hours to 3 hours. The new train is expected to act as a catalyst for the developing Chinese.

The train technology is based on the bullet train methodology. This is the ever longest and fastest train the Chinese history. The train has been constructed in four years time at the cost of $15 billion.

Air car

Air car uses the motor which is powered by the compressed air. The car can operate only with the help of air and it can be combined with gasoline, diesel, ethanol, or regenerative braking electric plant.

Engines

The engines in the compressed car use the compressed air that is stored in the tank at a high pressure of about 30 MPa. Air car uses the expansion of the compressed air in the similar way to the expansion of the steam engine. The storage tanks are made with the help of carbon fiber to reduce the weight.

Storage tanks

The manufactures of the air car have taken many safety features in to the containers. The containers are non flammable. The carbon fibers safely hold the air at a pressure level around 4500 psi which makes them comparable to the steel ones.

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Cricket Bat Car

Pontiac G6

Pontiac G6 is a mid-size car that was produced by the American automaker under the brand name of Pontiac. The car was introduced 2004. The car was built on the platform of GM Epsilon.

In 2006 the new car was added with two trim level and new body styles. The new model car has a 167 horsepower and 2.4L DOHC. It also has a sunroof option. The new model car is has highway safety. It has gained a good score in the frontal offset crash test. And an acceptable score in the side impact crash test. The score of these tests depend on the marginal ratings of the structure and safety.

VentureOne 3-Wheeled Hybrid Vehicle

Venture one 3 wheel Hybrid car was invented by a Dutch company called Carver with a cost $20,000. This 3 wheeled car can hold two passengers and come with an optional luggage containers. The roof can be taken off to make the car into a convertible one.

This 3 wheeled car can travel 100 miles per gallon and can accelerate from 0 – 60 within 6 seconds having the top speed of more than 100 mph.

Segway

Segway is a two wheeled vehicle invented by Dean Kamen. This two wheel self-balancing electric vehicle is produced by Segway Inc.

The computers and motors fitted with at the base of the vehicle helps the segway upright when it is started. The rider of the segway leans forward to move front and they lean backward to move backwards. This is done with the help of lean steer handlebar. This vehicle is drive with the help of electric motors. They can travel up to 20.1 km/h.

The segway was first revealed secretly in 2001 after months later with the help of public theory the first vehicle was produced in 2002.

As per in general public point of view due to less capabilities than the other vehicles of the same cost it has earned less importance. However, it has a good value in the field of police departments, warehouses, industrial sites, military bases, and corporate campuses.

South Asia's biggest bus terminal opens in Chennai

South Asia’s biggest bus terminal was opened in Chennai by CM Jayalalitha. The biggest bus terminal has been constructed at Koyambedu in Chennai outskirts.

The terminal has been built in an acre of 36.57 lands with a cost of about 130crores. This terminal was conceptualized by Jayalalitha during her CM period in 1991-1996 and later Chief Minister Karunanidhi laid the foundation for it on 6th June 1999.

This biggest bus terminal has the capacity to hold 270 inter-state, inter-district buses which includes 30 city buses. So on an average the terminal has the capacity to operate 2,000 incoming and outgoing buses.

Later on Jayalalitha flagged off buses to Kanchipuram, Velankanni, Nagore, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram.

The biggest terminal was co-funded by the Hudco and the Tamil Nadu Urban Project Development Corporation and was built by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).

The Koyambedu bus terminals has three reservation counters, a 18,000 sqft waiting hall with 1,500 seats, 60 PCO/STD booths, 60 information boards along with route details. It also has 3 hotels, 3 restaurants, 30 cafeteria, and 31 shops, parking for two and four wheelers. Apart from 2 and 4 wheelers parking’s it has an exclusive parking area for 500 auto rickshaws and 250 call taxis.

It also has facilities like toilets, drinking water, cloak rooms and offices for 10 travel agencies.

In addition there has been a proposal to set a police outpost and plans have been taken to plant sapling in and around the terminal.

The world's longest train

The train carrying iron from Zouerate to the coast at Nouadhibou, is probably the world's longest train. Normally its length is as much as 3 kilometres. The whole journey takes around 12 hours, where almost 700 kilometres are covered. If you want to come to, or leave, Nouadhibou, there are no good alternatives to this train. But it should not be avoided anyway.

Nowadays, normal compartments have been put up. Up until a few years ago, sitting on top of the wagons, was all offered. This is still used, but it's unpleasant. The cost of travelling is just around $5 one way (1 ougiya per kilometre).

Child safety - bikes

Bike riding can be fun for the whole family but it needs to be enjoyed safely. Bicycle safety involves developing riding skills, wearing the right protective gear and looking after your bike. Parents should teach their children about cycling safety and caring for their bike.

Cycling safely

To help your child become a safe cyclist, let them have lots of practice on safe paths while offering tips on bike handling. Basically, they should be able to ride in a straight line, brake properly and corner safely.

Ride in designated areas such as bike paths when possible. By law, children can ride on the footpath up to the age of 12. Find out if your child’s school offers Bike Ed, which teaches children about road safety and cycling skills.

Helmets are compulsory

It is compulsory to wear helmets when riding a bike in Victoria. This law applies on roads, bike paths, bike lanes, shared and segregated footways, and other public places such as recreational parks and car parks. Make sure that your child always wears a helmet when riding.

The Most Expensive Luxury Car

This is the world’s most luxurious car that is 4.47 in length. This car is named veyron. This one is the combination of high-powered performance and sleek, racy design.

The car is built with the stylish element called Ettore Bugatti and the roof is 1.21 m high. The sports car’s characteristic front is defined by the melodious difference of its lane headlights and magnificent grill. The back end of the car is 1.00m wide featuring the alarming retractable spoiler and charitably designed fenders. The Veyron’s classic paintwork and pleasant-sounding plan connect this state of the art sports car to the celebrated tradition of Bugatti automobiles.

Auto car transport

Auto transport companies divided into two types they are auto transport brokers and auto transport carriers. An auto transportation broker measured a mediator. Brokers are well thought-out the main engine behind this industry. Generally, auto carry brokers have good set of connections with auto shipping carrier.

Normally, auto transport broker will get a good transaction for your money for the reason that they can get you discount on transport your car. This will effect in good savings for you. Depending upon the mover, the size of the truck or entry into your neighborhood, you power asks to meet the driver at a close to shopping midpoint or other landmark for delivery.

A broker is a company to facilitate resells your job. A broker does not transport your vehicle. He calls a quantity of carriers and sells your car-shipping job to them. Carrier insures your vehicle. Brokers play a crucial role in this industry and for driver's survival; because the transport companies cannot utilize certain aspects of the import knowledge or advertising sufficiently scuttle the business. Auto Transport Company in the main charge a deposit to ensure that you are loyal to ship your automobile and that requirement remainder with that particular transfer company.

World's Smallest Car Ever - PEEl 50

“Peel p50” is the world’s smallest car invented in UK between 1962 and 1966. This small electric car is just 53 inches long and 39 inches wide. It weighs about 59 kg. It can travel to the speed of about 61 km/h. This smallest car has just been bought by London “Ripleys Believe it or not” museum. Now only 20 of them are left.

International vehicle shipment

Rapid technology growth makes it possible to ship all the kinds of vehicles to remote distances and overseas. All the people have different reason for international car transport.

People sort an international auto transporter because they might move to a different country and it would be frightening and tiresome for a individual to transport its car on its own.

Enterprises may seek the help of the auto transport to all of their cars in case of their movement from one place to another.

The terms and condition of an international auto transport is different from those of the local ones. Insurance for these international shipping might be about $10,000. An individual would require providing all the necessary documents dealing with property rights, obligations and customs control during the automobile transport.

Some international companies ask to pay the full payment in advance. Thus you should be conscious. In addition the international auto transport is usually high.

So make sure that you find out the extra fees, services charged for and whether you agree on those fees and accept the terms and conditions concerning the price.

Electric Car 100-Year-Old

A 100 years old electric car demonstrates and passionate car devotee owns a fully restored Baker stimulating car that was in the opening built in 1909. These provide a good ideas can be bring into being by rediscovering ancient times inventions, similar to the Refrigerator, the Baker Electric carwas an idea further on of it's time.

The crankless, gas-free, emissions-free, maintenance-free and quiet Baker was make believe by Walter C. Baker of Cleveland, Ohio and was powered by alkaline batteries made-up by Thomas Edison.Jay still uses his innovative Edison batteries. The Baker can take a trip in the order of 100 miles ahead of recharge, which is in relation to the same as up-to-the-minute emotional cars, even though top momentum is simply 25 mph.

Airline safety

Commercial aircraft is speedy, suitable and secure for air travel in which major air population travel everyday reaching small and long distance without any problems. Although many preventive measures are taken by the officials some factors related to the aircraft may cause stress to the passengers. However the following tips might help you to overcome these stress.

Always make sure that your body is able to resist any disease. If you’re not feeling well cancel your trip and take a complete rest. Try to reserve the seat according to your wish. If you feel that you are not alright consult your physician before your journey. Make sure that you provide sufficient time for the check in’s. Carry your first aid kid with you. Avoid wearing new clothing, wear loose and comfortable clothing and shoes.

In the flight first relax yourself. Do keep the things under the seat or before you, it would be difficult for you to stretch yourself and the person behind you if you place you things under your seat. Eat lightly and drink lot of water and juices. Try to walk in the cabin occasionally.

To avoid discomfort drink lot of water and avoids or limits the consumption of alcohol, coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks. Wear spectacles and avoid wearing contact lenses. To prevent dryness apply skin moisturizer. If you are found to be motion sickness then schedule your ticket in a larger plane and request a window seat. Avoid drinking alcohol in the flight and 24 hour before the flight.

Drive and fly in car

A two-seat flung car was created by Cardozo. The car is designed with the powered 1000cc, four cylinder, 140hp, and ethanol burning engine. It has an automatic continuously variable transmission gear box. It can travel 0-60 mph in 45 seconds in roadways and a speed of 110 mph in airways. To change the transmission from the road mode a switch is turned on which powers the wheels and the fan at the rear. This process takes three minutes to complete.

The car take off at the speed of 35 mph. The wing get a lift from the fan thrust propels in the front. Foot pedals attached to parafoil move the cables to direct the flight path. Maximum speed is obtained 2000 to 3000 feet. The maximum altitude that can be reached is 15,000 ft. ballistic parachute which is roof mounted is provided in the car for emergency.

Devices like lifeboat are going to be attached to the car to prevent it from sinking in the water it goes down over the water.

A marvelous car to enjoy the journey in land as well as in the air.

Eco transport

To save the planet there is a need for us to change the motor driven habits which might be harder. Many different subjects that are connected are badly mixed up, need to save money, energy security, reduce co2 secretion, etc. what would all the people do if the entire electric or hybrid car are discarded? This mess confuses not only the customers but also the official policy members. Take the London government they excuse the electric vehicles and hybrids because they are measured environmental friendly. So slow electric vehicles contribute less jamming than petrol powered cars. Below are few measures to be taken to do less harm to the planet.

Switch to two wheel transport. All the things motorized on two wheels will use less fuel and are more eco friendly. LPG powered fuels can also be used. It is easy and handy to operate a motorcycle than any other vehicle. Cycling is the best of all the transport.

Try to purchase the things online from home instead of taking a drive on your vehicle. Use alternate fuels. Instead of petrol, LPG can be used since it has lower co2 emission. As well the alternatives bio-ethanol is available today that act as entrance for the future fuels. Try to avoid moving out with your car on peak hours, instead you can use the public transport.

Try to avoid the fuels that have more harmful effects on the environment and use the eco friendly vehicles to save the earth.

How to buy a car?

All the people feel enthusiastic when they try to buy a new car. But it is not an easy job like buying vegetables and fruits in the market. A step-by-step process should be maintained when purchasing a new car. Here are few points to be noted when you start purchasing your car:

Choose your car color, trim color, engine to be used transmission and other options and accessories.

As a new buyer you have the comforting endorsement of a new car guarantee. So if anything goes wrong the repair bill would be very big.

Check the back window since some type of car has deeply-sloped back windows that allow sunlight to brook through which sometimes could cause sunburn, heatstroke, or injuries related to heat.

Check the door handles and locks. See it is easy to unlock and open the door and trunk.

Avoid making deal when you think you are confused or upset. Do not hesitate to walk out the shop if you feel that the deal is unfair at any dealership.

Are you trying to buy a car with the new born baby? Be careful in your car selection. So before buying a car buy a car seat for the baby. Ensure that the car has enough space to accommodate the stroller, carriage and other stuff. Place the stroller in out the trunk for a few times and see the space adjustments. When you test drive the cars include a ride with baby seat at the back since you will have your travel along with your baby. Cars that can slide the front seat to make enough room to get in and out baby can be your best choice.

Also make sure that you buy a car that is with your budget estimation and the one that best suits your needs. Avoid buying cars that has additional features that is unnecessary for you.

Do you know?

The amount of time a single person spend on travelling per day is 1.1 hours

8.8 kg of carbon di-oxide is produced by a gallon of gasoline.

Steam engine produces 15% of thermal efficiency whereas the steam turbine produces 40%.

A 3 meter long dugout dated to 7400 BC is the world’s oldest boat. It was discovered in Netherland by Pesse Holland.

The amount of pollutants emitted in the air per day (in tons) is as follows:

Carbon Monoxide - 421.84
Hydrocarbons -184.37
Nitrogen oxides -110.45
Particulate Mater -12.77

The total pollutant added to the earth’s atmosphere is 729.43 tons per day.

The density in smoke is measured in Hartridge. The density should not exceed 65 Hartridge for all diesel driven vehicles.

The pollutants in the air released by the vehicles have a varying degree of severity, covering a range of minor illness to serious ones, as well as early death in certain cases. These poisonous gases affect the respiratory and cardiovascular system directly. Following are listed some of the poisonous gases and their harmful effects…

Carbon Monoxide: affect cardio vascular system, nervous system and reduce productivity.

Nitrogen Oxides: create infection, pulmonary disease, lung disease and ENT (eye, nose, and throat) irritation.

Sulphur Dioxide: affect lung function, and affect Particulate Matter and Respirable Particulate Matter (SPM and RPM)

Lead: cause damage to liver, kidney and brain and result in hyperactivity and reduce the ability to concentrate.

Benzene: Excessive leukemia.

Tiger and zebra crossing for pedestrians

Pedestrian crossing popularly called crosswalk is an elected point on a road for the people who wishing to cross. Crosswalk has been designed to keep all the passers together where they all can be noted by the vehicle drivers and cross most safely. Crosswalks are often found at the intersection and near schools. It is considered as a traffic consoling technique. Generally two types of pedestrian crossings are used. Zebra and Tiger crossings.

Zebra crossing:

Zebra crossing is the most frequently seen crossing all over the world. It has the alternating dark and light stripes on the road surface from which it deduces its name. The light color is usually white and the alternative is usually left unpainted if the road surface is black or else it is painted in black color. The stripes are usually 16 inches to 2 feet wide. The zebra crossing gives the right to the pedestrians to cross the road if there is no extra traffic signal is found.

Tiger crossing:

A variation of the zebra crossing is the tiger crossing used in UK. It is painted in yellow and in black color. In addition to the pedestrians, tiger crossing allows the cyclist to cross the road without getting off. When a motorist comes across a tiger crossing he/she must give a way to the pedestrian and cyclists.

Always use the pedestrian crossing and enjoy the pleasure of walking.

Tips for safety ride

Road safety is the fist and far most thing that needs lot of attention. Since about 50,000 people are killed by road collision in US and over 22 million are injured. The main fact behind this collision is that people are unaware about the road safety rules. A person at the vehicle should keep in mind all the rules for his safety drive. By following all the traffic rules, he safeguards himself and also helps other road users to carry out their work without any difficulty.

Following are some of the tips for a safety ride:


• First pay attention to other road users. Never say the phrase “I never saw him” after a collision.


• Do not cross the speed limit.


• Wear your seat belt, the most safety device.


• Share the road with the bicyclists.


• Always maintain a two second distance between your vehicle and the vehicle before you.


• Signal your intentions especially when you change the lane.


• Avoid rash driving especially in the national highways.


• Know your blind spots and to move into other peoples blind spot.


• Reduce your speed during rain or snow time.


• Keep your tire in a good condition. In case of any damage immediately replace it.


• Regularly check your vehicle part for their good working condition.


• Follow the electrical signals and obey them.

Always remember the sayings
“Relax in orange, stop at red and start in the green”

Follow the traffic rules and lead a happy and a long life.

Child Passenger Safety

Securing our Most Precious Cargo

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 14, due in large part to the nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts. Working with parents and our partners our goal is to ensure every child is properly secured and safe every trip, every time.

Parents - Not Sure Which Car Seat to Use?

Are you looking for a new car seat for your infant, toddler or 4-8 year old child but overwhelmed by the choices and worried about how to properly install your car seat? Our 4 Steps for Kids campaign will help you properly choose and install the correct car seat for your child. Simply click on the link below that best matches your child.