TRANSLOGIC 102: ALTe Plug-In Powertrain Conversion
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Remember To Watch The SpaceX Launch Tomorrow Morning
Posted May 18th 2012 at 7:30PM
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Set your alarm to 4:55 AM EST if you want to watch tomorrow's SpaceX launch. SpaceX will finally launch their mission to the International Space Station after numerous delays. But hey, better safe then sorry. ...
In Detail: ALTe Plug-In Powertrain Conversion
Posted May 17th 2012 at 11:45PM
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Green transportation can come in all shapes and sizes. Most of what we've seen from automakers are generally small, svelte, and aerodynamic cars--the largest consumer plug-in to go on sale this year will be the Ford C-Max Energi--but other segments could stand to benefit from a little green ...
VW's Crowdsourced Hovercraft Concept Imagines The Future Of Transport Tech [VIDEO]
Posted May 11th 2012 at 4:15PM
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We've shown you autonomous cars, like the self-driving system Cadillac says could be on the road in a few years. We've also brought you flying cars, like the Terrafugia Transition. Now Volkswagen looks to combine the two with a hovercraft concept, featuring an auto-drive mode.
The VW hover ...
Audi On Ice: A Driving Experience [VIDEO]
Posted May 8th 2012 at 6:45PM
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When Audi invited us to an ice driving event in Seefeld, Austria--a small, charming ski town nestled within the Alps--we imagined it would be easy. After all, we'd driven in the snow before. The icy conditions were meant to demonstrate the best of what Audi's Quattro four-wheel drive technology ...
In Detail: Detroit Transportation Infrastructure
Posted May 3rd 2012 at 5:15PM
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Detroit was once known as 'the Paris of the West,' counting itself among the most cosmopolitan cities in America. Its growth was propelled by a booming auto industry, which greatly influenced the city's design. Home to the first paved road and site of early interstate highway development, the ...
TRANSLOGIC's Guide To The Beijing Auto Show 2012
Posted Apr 27th 2012 at 7:00PM
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There were some major debuts at this year's Beijing Auto Show, offering a peek into the future of automotive design and technology. Here are some of our favorites. ...
In Detail: Exotic Driving Experience
Posted Apr 26th 2012 at 3:30PM
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TRANSLOGIC Creator and Executive Producer Adam Morath, Director Luke Wahl, Host Bradley Hasemeyer and Director of Photography Tomi Skarica were all on hand for episode 100.
When TRANSLOGIC launched in April of 2010, episode 100 seemed far off in the distance. But after 2 years of bringing you ...
Ford CEO Alan Mulally: Variety Of Powertrains Key To Future Growth
Posted Apr 18th 2012 at 3:30PM
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The range of powertrain options seems almost endless.
There're hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electrics. There're more fuel-efficient internal combustion engines that burn gas, diesel and biodiesel. There's natural gas and even hydrogen. And automakers need to prepare for all of them. ...
ShermansTravel Names 10 Best Cities For Cycling
Posted Apr 16th 2012 at 5:00PM
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Given the variety of bicycle styles and price points, investing in the right one can prove a challenge. Cruiser, fixie, e-bike? Or how about dusting off that late-90s mountain bike that coordinated so perfectly with your Oakley sunglasses?
Perhaps more important than the bike you choose is ...
In Detail: U-M Solar Car Team
Posted Apr 13th 2012 at 5:15PM
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The University of Michigan attracts some of the brightest young minds in the country to its Ann Arbor, Mi campus. With all that knowledge and ambition in one place, you're bound to see some amazing results, both in and out of the class room. One such example of the latter is the U-M solar car ...
