Carrera Slot Car Race Set

 

Unless you are a dedicated parent who has had more than rudimentary experience in taking care of children, boys in particular, you probably do not realize the extent of their hyperactivity, the astonishing brevity of their attention span and the complexity involved in getting them to sit down quietly for more than a few moments. In the scenario that you have some important work to get down to and have no choice but to do it at home, you might want to consider splashing the cash for a Carrera Slot Car Race Set.

As you know (or probably you don’t), the Carrera brand name is one that has often been associated with fine racing development and the slot cat race set which is the focus of this article certainly lives up to tradition. Constructed of hardy ABS plastic, the Carrera Slot Car Race Set  will certainly take more than a fair share of knocking about from your children, and probably survive the ordeal. Two intricately designed and finished 1:43 Formula One Race Cars accompany the set and these utilize special technology to prevent loss of traction when a race is in session.

To prevent altercations between your kids regarding the issue of cheating, which you would then have to interrupt your workflow to sort out, the race set also thoughtfully includes an automatic lap counter. At $99.95, the race set is not cheap, yet if what you are doing is important enough, occasionally spending a few extra bucks to pamper your kids might not be a bad idea.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $99.95

Water Cooled Seat Cushion

 

When the heat waves strike during the summer, all you want to do is to stay put under cooling air conditioning. However, you simply can’t stay indoors all the time. If you have a big and expensive car with good air conditioning, it makes a difference, as you can enjoy cool temperature on the road or when you are just chillaxing in the car. The problem is, you will need a fancy, expensive car to enjoy this luxury. But now, you have a slightly cheaper option – the Water-Cooled Seat Cushion by Thanko, which can keep your car seat cool in the warm months.

The Thanko’s Water-cooled Seat Cushion car gadget is able to reduce the temperature in your car from an unbearable 140 degrees Fahrenheit to a cooling 85 degrees, in just five seconds. With this effective cooling system for your car seat, you can enjoy cooler temperature in your car in a few seconds, which is even quicker compared to the air-conditioning system in a good car that needs at least a couple of minutes to significantly lower the temperature. It also doubles as a seat cover for the car seat.

Although the $245 price tag may seem a little pricey at first glance, however, if compared purchasing a much expensive car with a good air conditioning system, it is considered pretty affordable. The chilled water filled cushion will cool you down in no time. The Water-cooled Seat Cushion works with the help of a water pump and cooler, and it runs on a 12 VDC cigarette lighter in a vehicle.

[Source: Thanko]

AAA Mobile EV Charging Units

 

Electric vehicles render good performance and energy efficiency. However, for EV vehicle drivers, the range anxiety will always be there. The worst thing to happen is your EV suddenly comes to a halt when you are on the highway, or in the middle of nowhere without a charging station near you. Now you need not worry if this happens, as AAA is now deploying mobile charging units for electric vehicles all over the country, with Washington, Oregon and California being the pioneer states that AAA is working on.

If your EV happens to run out of power on the highway, all you have to do is to call AAA, and they will send out their mobile EV charging units out for roadside assistance. Each of the units is equipped with Level 2 and Level 3 chargers. Level 2 charges can have your EV fully powered in a matter of hours. On the other hand, Level 3 chargers which can only be used on vehicles with CHAdeMO charging technology are able juice up the vehicle in a matter of minutes.

Therefore, with the road assistance by Mobile EV Charging Units, you don’t need to have your car towed to the nearest charging station. With just a phone call, your car will be attended to as soon as the mobile charging units arrive. This is definitely a great piece of news for EV owners. More people will consider purchasing electric vehicles too, as they would not have to worry about being stranded just because the power in the EV ran out.

[Source: Gizmag]

Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Speakerphone – Hands Free Calls

 

A new speakerphone – the Jabra FREEWAY Bluetooth Speakerphone is designed in mind to bring audio quality to greater heights, aiming to cause a great impact in the industry with its three speaker system. This Jabra product is the first of its kind in the mobile phone industry, featuring revolutionary features that cater for those who receive most of their calls when they are on the road. It not only is safer for road users, but also more convenient and cost-saving, with fewer tickets issued by the traffic police.

So what does the Jabra FREEWAY Bluetooth Speakerphone car gadget offer? The best part is that it delivers rich and crisp sound quality with its 3 speaker system as well as the Virtual Surround system. You also won’t need to use your hands at all, as you can make and take your calls using your voice completely. It also announces the incoming caller’s name, so that you won’t have to take your eyes away from the road to see who the caller is.

It also has Voice Guidance, which gives spoken battery level, pairing instructions as well as the connection status. Its multiuse feature also supports connection to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. The A2DP streaming also enables music playback, podcasts, as well as GPS directions. In addition, the Jabra FREEWAY also offers you up to 14 hours of talk time and a standby time of up to 40 days. The Jabra FREEWAY will also automatically shut off if your conversation has ended or when you have reached your destination.

With the Jabra FREEWAY Bluetooth Speakerphone, you can now make high clarity hands-free calls with effortless controlling.

Available: Amazon

Price: $104.94

Infrabel and Infinity’s Solar Train Tunnel

 

As the world enters a new generation and has come to a new era, the world is greatly advancing in technology and most of it is designed to prevent global warming and save the environment. 16,000 solar panels were built on top of Belgium’s high speed rail line over a two mile stretch of tunnel to provide power about 4,000 trains every year. It runs through Antwerp Central Station and generates power through it as well as the surrounding infrastructure in the tunnel. This project was built to prevent global warming and reduce the consumption of electrical usage.

During the summer of last year, engineers started covering the 164,000 square ft surface with monocrystaline solar panel over the surface area of the roof of Belgium’s HSL4 high-speed rail tunnel. The solar panels are rated at about 250 watt peaks for each panel and it has been installed using an extraordinary ballast tile structure that negates the need for rooftop perforations. The installation began generating power estimating about 3.3 GWh of electrical power each year said Enfinity. The power generated every year by the solar panels can light up around 1,000 houses for a year.

The total project costs about US$20 Million and it will be the first railway that is powered by green energy. Also, not only that it saves the environment, it will also save a significant amount of money that Antwerp Central Station spent just on the electrical consumption before the solar panels were installed.