No, this is not a post about the International Year of Astronomy. Yes, that is an important event, but I want to share this interesting technology with you. It basically means the end of clutchs and gearboxes, including automatic transmission… Curious? Have a look, applications range from Bicycles to Wind Turbines! (The technology is being developed by FallBrook Technologies, with the NuVinci brand)
Via MIT Technology Review. Read the full article.