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We've shown you a water-powered jetpack, but the Flyboard from Zapata Racing transforms its user into more of an aquatic Iron Man, with water-powered thrusters at both your hands and feet. Riders can either propel themselves through the air or dive below the surface of the water, providing plenty of potential for unique tricks. Watch as our own Bradley Hasemeyer gives it a try (and stay tuned for the outtakes following the episode!)

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Automobile Magazine Drag Races Tesla Model S Against BMW M5 [VIDEO]

Posted Oct 10th 2012 at 11:05AM by Adam Morath

The drag strip is perhaps the perfect place for an electric car to show off its muscle. After all, electric motors provide instant torque off the line and there's certainly no range anxiety over such a short distance. In fact, we've seen firsthand how well a custom-built electric dragster can ...

Skydiver Attempting Supersonic 23-Mile Free Fall From Edge Of Space

Posted Oct 9th 2012 at 5:15PM by Michael Zak

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has his eye on history as he attempts to break a 52-year-old record--and the sound barrier--by skydiving from 120,000 feet (approximately 23 miles). ...

SpaceX Launches First Commercial Cargo Mission To International Space Station [VIDEO]

Posted Oct 8th 2012 at 2:00PM by Adam Morath

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carries Dragon cargo capsule into orbit for International Space Station ...

Fisker CEO Says Extended-Range Electrics Are Here To Stay

Posted Oct 4th 2012 at 3:00PM by Sharon Carty

Fisker CEO Tony Posawatz is a big believer in extended-range electric vehicles. In fact, he's willing to bet the technology is not simply a bridge to more powerful batteries and quicker charging stations--he thinks they're here to stay. ...

Uncle Sam Wants You To Design An Amphibious Tank [VIDEO]

Posted Oct 3rd 2012 at 12:00PM by Adam Morath

The U.S. Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency, commonly known as DARPA, is offering $4 million in prizes for the design of a next generation amphibious infantry fighting vehicle. Competitors can register for the FANG (fast, adaptable, next generation ground vehicle) design ...

In Detail: Tesla Model S

Posted Oct 1st 2012 at 10:30PM by Kyle Thibaut

Ed. TRANSLOGIC contributor Kyle Thibaut drove the Tesla Model S Performance pictured above during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance earlier this year, prior to the filming of our episode found at the end of this post. The driving impressions within this post are based on Kyle's experience ...

How Magic Could Make Us Safer Drivers

Posted Sep 28th 2012 at 3:40PM by Sharon Carty

The auto industry is struggling with the idea of how to pile tons of electronics and connectivity into their vehicles (bringing in lots of profit in the process) while also keeping drivers safe and attentive on the road. ...

Tesla Reveals Supercharger Stations, Free Energy For Model S Owners

Posted Sep 25th 2012 at 1:00PM by Kyle Thibaut

Last night, Tesla made a major announcement furthering the user-friendliness of its electric vehicles. The Tesla Supercharger, which has already been deployed along high traffic corridors in California, will allow Model S owners to use their electric car for long road trips with no range ...

In Detail: BMW e-Mobility Lab, ActiveE 1-Series EV

Posted Sep 17th 2012 at 2:55PM by Kyle Thibaut

BMW's Tech Office in Silicon Valley reflects the startup culture that pervades the region. While BMW provides funding for the space and human costs, the Tech Office's team of engineers and researchers are encouraged to work on big picture projects, even if the results might not have any ...

ALTe Creates One-Stop Shop For EV Fleet Customers

Posted Sep 11th 2012 at 5:00PM by Kyle Thibaut

Commercial fleet vehicles typically have longer lifecycles, meaning they drive around for years with less advanced, less eco-friendly powertrains. ALTe (featured on TRANSLOGIC 102) hopes to change that by retrofitting light duty trucks with electric and plugin hybrid-electric technology. To ...

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