Great Luxuries

BMW and Daimler Developing Wireless Inductive Charging For EVs

Carmakers Daimler and BMW have signed an agreement to develop wireless charging for electric vehicles.

The pair are working on a standardised inductive charging system for plug-in hybrid and electric cars to make charging at home and away, easier than ever.

BMW was announced that they are working on a new wireless inductive charging system for their EVs, like the new BMW i8 and BMW i3 EVs.

Both…

RYNO – ONE WHEEL SELF-BALANCING MICROCYCLE

  Beaverton, Oregon based firm RYNO Motors designs one-wheel, self-balancing all-electric a new kind of urban transportation product called ‘RYNO’. It is designed for city errands, for commuting to work and for personal transportation where people need to move quickly and efficiently over short to medium distances. The RYNO is small enough to be brought into offices and elevators and it mingles…

Alternative to Jet Skis, New Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod Water Craft

  A company called Strand Craft is launching an alternative to Jet Skis, this new personal water craft is called the V8 Wet Rod, and as the name suggests it comes with a 5.7 liter V8 engine that has 300HP.

The V8 Wet Rod measures 16 feet long, and it can reach a top speed of 65MPH, it is constructed from a combination of carbon fiber and epoxy, have a look at the photos and video below.

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Food Calorie Counter: GE Calorie Counter Technology

  Although there are already devices that can tell you approximately how many calories are in your food, they typically require you to manually input data regarding the type and amount of food that you’re eating … and as we all know, people generally don’t like having to “do” things. A senior scientist at GE, however, is developing a gadget that could instantly display the caloric content of any…

Bora Bora, The Romantic Island

Bora Bora

Truly, the most romantic island in the world. From the dramatic scenery to the privacy and amenities of the overwater bungalows, everything in Bora Bora equals a 10 on the romance scale. Resorts have been welcoming couples for over 40 years and their special amenities have been fine tuned to perfection. From sunrise to sunset, each resort has designed their own blend of unique romantic…