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Infiniti Takes Luxury to School With QX56-Powered Boat Project

On August 2, 2011 in News, Transportation

The Nissan Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV might be best known for its leather-trimmed, 7-passenger interior and technological advances like the world’s first Around View™ Monitor, but its real claim to fame could be its powerful, 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine and 8,500-pound towing capacity. Offering strong low-end torque, smooth operation throughout the entire RPM range and peak torque of 413 lb-ft, the Infiniti QX certainly has “power to go, power to tow” credentials in spades.

Now, in a unique twist on putting the cart before the horse, Infiniti has embarked on a one-off project to add QX power to what’s being towed – a boat modified around a QX engine and designed with the luxury, performance and craftsmanship of its flagship SUV. Continue Reading →

Global Population to Reach 7 Billion People on October, 31th

On July 24, 2011 in News

World population is projected to reach 7 billion on 31 October 2011, according to the 2010 Revision of World Population Prospects, the official United Nations population projections prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and released today.

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is planning a series of activities to engage partners and the general public to underline the significance of this population milestone.

“A world of 7 billion is both a challenge and an opportunity,” said UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. “Globally, people are living longer, healthier lives and choosing to have smaller families. But reducing inequities and finding ways to ensure the well-being of people alive today – as well as the generations that follow – will require new ways of thinking and unprecedented global cooperation,” he said. Continue Reading →

SIGG Water Bottle Distributor Files for Chapter 11

On July 22, 2011 in News

According to the Wall Street Journal, SIGG Switzerland USA Inc., the company behind the Swiss-made aluminum water bottles, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

“In bankruptcy-court documents, the company said it is fighting off allegations that say it had misrepresented the content of its water bottles and that the plastic liners contained trace amounts of BPA. The company said it is disputing those claims even though a letter in 2008 from Chief Executive Steve Wasik admitted that earlier linings had trace amounts of the chemical.”

The company now advertises that its bottles use BPA and phthalate-free ingredients.

The company will continue to operate while selling its operations to SIGG’s Canadian distributor.

Lotus Will Bring Its ‘Ethos City Car’ Concept to Market in 2014

On July 4, 2011 in News, Transportation

Well, not only is Lotus coming out with the new supercar and sports car revealed at the most recent Paris auto show; its also building its new ‘City Car Concept’ and plans to put it on sale by 2014 as the ‘Ethos’.

The car, developed in collaboration with Malaysian automaker Proton, will be sold in the European market under the brand name Lotus, and in North America and Asia – as a ‘Proton’. Continue Reading →

Toyota’s New ‘GRMN Hybrid Concept’ Showcased at Nürburgring

On July 2, 2011 in News, Transportation

Toyota just showcased their GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II at the 39th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race held near Nürburg, Germany. The GRMN II, a convertible mid-ship gasoline-electric hybrid concept, is an improvement on the first Toyota hybrid sports car, the Toyota MR2, which they showed at last year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, and is a car that’s meant to “embody the enjoyment of automobiles.” Continue Reading →

Porsche’s Boxster Comes Now As a Battery Powered Version

On June 30, 2011 in News, Transportation

Porsche is jumping onto the battery and hybrid electric vehicle bandwagon in a big way. The Cayenne S Hybrid SUV, which features a parallel full hybrid drive system shared with the Volkswagen Touareg, is now on sale Porsche is also taking orders for its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid F1 race car with its electric KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology has also been seeing track duty.

A logical next step would focus on all-electric drive, which Porsche has just revealed in the form of two prototypes of the all-electric Boxster E at the recent Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin. The 2WD version uses a single electric motor driving the rear wheels while front and rear wheels are driven by separate motors on a 4WD edition. Continue Reading →

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