Planetary

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.

Posted by Carlos Manta Oliveira on quinta-feira, novembro 26, 2009
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