Day: June 28, 2011

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F1 rule changes 2011 and new car features – an annotated graphic

E&T magazine

With the new F1 Formula One season underway, we thought this graphic might help race enthusiasts get a handle on what’s new and what’s banned from the circuits this time round. It highlights the major rule changes, such as  the adjustable rear wings and the reintroduction of the contentious KERS, Kinetic Energy Recovery  Systems. Click on the graphic to view  an expanded version. Continue reading F1 rule changes 2011 and new car features – an annotated graphic

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Eurocopter X3 hybrid prototype – an annotated graphic

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Eurocopter debuted the X3 hybrid prototype at the recent Paris Air Show. The X3 is a helicopter with wings, offering the speed of a turboprop-powered aircraft and the full hover-flight capabilities of a helicopter. The graphic below illustrates the concept, comparing the Eurocopter X3 with a Sikorsky X2 helicopter. Continue reading Eurocopter X3 hybrid prototype – an annotated graphic