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Rolls Royce Experimental Electric – What a Gadget!

Technology
Author: Mark Dixon
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
7:45 am

TNW Gadgets reported today that Rolls Royce has launched a one-of-a-kind Rolls Royce 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric:

The car will be used to gauge the opinions and reactions to alternative means of power in Rolls Royce cars, amongst of a range of stakeholders including owners, enthusiasts, members of the public and the media.

Phantom EE features an aluminium frame, replacing the 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine and 6-speed gearbox with a Lithium ion battery pack and two electric motors. The motors are connected to a single speed transmission, each kicking out 145kW, giving Phantom EE a maximum power output of 290kW and torque of 800Nm. …

It’s a considerable achievement when you compare this with the 338kW output for standard Phantom with maximum torque of 720Nm. Apparently the Phantom EE has a range of up to 200km and can achieve 0-60mph in under eight seconds with top speed limited to 160kph.

I like the comment about electric luxury from the video: “is it compromise, or is it perfection?”

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A Dearth of Power

Technology
Author: Mark Dixon
Thursday, February 17, 2011
7:16 pm

Dearth: “an inadequate supply; scarcity; lack”

imageA nagging pet peeve of mine regards the dearth of power outlets in most airport waiting areas.  In a time when almost every traveler carries one or more power-hungry devices with too-small batteries, it would seem that each airport would at least consider providing a much larger supply of easily accessible power outlets.

This problem is exacerbated by flight delays, such as the one I am experiencing tonight at San Francisco International airport.  I was fortunate to find one obscure electrical outlet hidden behind a garbage can, where I could plug in, recharge my batteries and get some work done.  But alas, when I took a much-needed bio break, I ceded my prized spot to the next power-hungry traveler.  I am now relying on battery power alone.

If things go well, my laptop battery will expire just about the time I board my 2.5 hour late flight.  Who knows, if the flight is delayed further, I might have to resort to reading a real book!

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MeeGo on WeTab

Technology
Author: Mark Dixon
Friday, January 14, 2011
9:37 pm

imageThanks to my friend Andre Koot from the Netherlands who introduced me today to the WeTab 11 inch tablet computer, based on the MeeGo operating system.  It isn’t available in the US now, but shows some real promise.

I’ll certainly be tracking this as I gear up to buy my first tablet this year.

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