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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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Tesla Announces Locations Of Superchargers, Grand Opening This Friday

Posted Oct 17th 2012 at 1:00PM by Kyle Thibaut

This Friday, Tesla will disrupt the EV landscape with the grand opening of the Tesla Supercharger network. Six locations will undergo a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially begin what Tesla hopes is a national network of chargers, allowing Tesla owners to drive anywhere in the country with the ...

In Detail: Water-Powered FlyBoard

Posted Oct 17th 2012 at 12:00PM by Kyle Thibaut

A water-powered jetpack may not be new, but it surely is still unique and awesome. And, unlike the Jetlev, this water-powered FlyBoard is actually somewhat affordable. ...

Plug-In Cadillac ELR Confirmed For 2013

Posted Oct 16th 2012 at 5:30PM by Adam Morath

GM's Volt-based Cadillac ELR Coupe is headed for production in late-2013 ...

A123 Declares Bankruptcy, Failure Could Be Bad For Obama: AOL Autos

Posted Oct 16th 2012 at 1:45PM by Sharon Carty

Electric car battery maker A123 filed for bankruptcy today, just a few hours after warning it was about to default on its loans, and will be taken over by auto supplier Johnson Controls. As a recipient of $249 million in loans from the Obama administration, the company's bankruptcy will no ...

Supersonic Skydive From Edge Of Space [VIDEO]

Posted Oct 14th 2012 at 10:00AM by Adam Morath

Ed. The jump was a success and the live video feed has been replaced with the mission highlights below. Conditions finally appear right for Red Bull Stratos daredevil Felix Baumgartner to attempt his 23-mile plunge from the edge of space. Baumgartner is expected to reach speeds of 690 mph, ...

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 ...

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