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News: World's Most Badass R/C Car Modeled After Real Life Race Car

R/C car manufacturer Losi just recently released the LOSI 1/10 TEN-T TRUGGY RTR, which is apparently the world's most advanced radio controlled car.

How To: Make a DIY Cold Air Intake

Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for a cold air intake, make your own version for your car. Cold air intakes can free up about 4 horsepower to the wheels, increase fuel economy, increase torque and make your engine sound better. All you need is a mass airflow sensor adapter, some metal pipe, couplers, and some clamps to hold it all together.

News: To achieve the target of 7 million electric vehicles, government may require R

With the increase in pollution levels, Union government has planned to put around 7 million electric vehicles on Indian roads by 2020. It is speculated that the sum of investment required to do so will be around Rs 22,500 crore as per the report submitted by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

News: Motorhead Builds 367 MPH Jet-Powered School Bus

Indianapolis-based motor junkie Paul Stender and his team of vehicle modders called the Indy Boys Inc have created the ultimate anti-fuel economy: a school bus outfitted with a Phantom fighter jet engine, which clocks 367 mph and burns 150 gallons of fuel in just a quarter mile. Stender says:

How To: Fit new spark plugs

Worn spark plugs can cause difficult starting, misfiring, erratic running and poor fuel consumption. Haynes shows you how to fit new ones yourself. Fit new spark plugs.

How To: Blow flames with corn starch

Safe, non-toxic method for fire breathing. We use no dangerous chemical. In fact, the fuel is food. Anybody - even you - can learn to blow fire balls. This is a great little party trick (well if it's an outdoor party). Everyone loves fire. Blow flames with corn starch.

How To: Create advanced glitter using expressions & Particular

In this tutorial, Creative Cow leader, Michael Park, demonstrates another, more advanced method for creating shimmering glitter particles using Trapcode's Particular in After Effects. The main advancement is the implementation of 3d rotation of the glitter particles, as well as using expressions to convert the rotation of the particles in all 3 axis to drive a greyscale map, which in turn is used to color the particle using colorama and create the shimmer effect when the particles face the ca...

News: Another Tiki update with Soccer stuff 6/10

Update 4/10/2010 We got some more Tiki stuff today! And some soccer items for the world cup.

News: Car-puccino Runs Purely on Coffee

Another creation by Bang Goes the Theory, the "car-puccino" is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco powered solely by roasted coffee granules.

News: Super Eco-Car Gets 2,752 MPG

The upcoming Shell Eco-Marathon promises to unveil vehicles that will blow current fuel economy standards way out of the water. California Polytechnic State University is one of the most promising contenders, with a vehicle that gets 13 times the 230 mpg General Motors promises the Chevrolet Volt will deliver (plus, the Cal Poly car doesn't even use batteries!).

News: DIY "Boat Tail" Ups Fuel Economy to 64 MPG

Darin Cosgrove, founder of Ecomodder.com, used just cardboard, aluminum and duct tape to make his DIY "boat tail", a mod that creates aerodynamic efficiency. The tail, attached to his 1998 Pontiac Firefly, extends the car by 4.5 feet and increases the fuel economy to 64 MPG.

How To: Biofuel Biodiesel Oil Lamp from Waste Vegetable Cooking Oil - How to make Free

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News: Plant-Based Plastics to Replace Petroleum

I am anti-oil, anti-gas, and just anti-fossil fuel in general, which causes me some serious vaccilation of the mind when it comes to my enthusiasm for the do it yourself wonder material known as PVC. Even though I love this stuff for its properties, I really do not like the processes that go into making and disposing of it. That means I get happy when I see news like this.

HOTDOCS '11: Morgan Spurlock Interview - fueled by Steam Whistle

Rajo comes moustache to moustache with Morgan 'SUPERSIZE ME' Spurlock! The have a quick chat about branding, product placement and the like right before his new film kicked off hotDocs 2011.

HOTDOCS '11: Rajo's Diary 3- fueled by Steam Whistle Pilsner

Look at this poor kid, he's exhausted. And as a result, he's a little cranky when it comes to hotDocs' midnight movie program thing, which he says has has lots of potential yet untapped...

HOTDOCS '11: Rajo's Diary 2- fueled by Steam Whistle Pilsner

Running late for The National Parks Project meant that Rajo took in a little election doc called GNARR... fitting viewing on the eve of one of the nail-bitingest Canadian Federal elections in recent memory.

News: HOTDOCS '11 Opening Night Gala - fueled by Steam Whistler

Wow, what a party! Rajo hits this year's hotDocs' opening night gala and manages to talk to documentary filmmakers Morgan Spurlock & Michael Tucker as well as a few of the guys from FIGHTVILLE!

HOTDOCS '11: Rajo's Diary 1- fueled by Steam Whistle Pilsner

Rajo's out on the prowl, watching documentary films, meeting documentary fans, and making a daily documentary of his experiences. Check back every day this week for more updates!

News: Just Press Print! The World's First 3D Printed Car

With the advent of 3D printers, advancements in the technology allow some truly amazing possibilities. Just a handful of examples include printable architecture, Anish Kapoor's sculptures; even Boeing uses some printed parts in the manufacturing of their airplanes.

News: Thursday additions

There were some additions to the game today that are not part of a theme. First off we have a new Co-Op that you can join to win the Truck Seeder

News: AquaNet is #1 Choice for Potato Gun Fuel

I made several spud guns in my younger years.... They were never the same. The only constant in my potato gun construction was AquaNet. AquaNet hairspray was the key to my spud gun's fire power.

News: Snake-like Vehicle Moves In and Out of Rocky Crevices

Uh. This thing is incredible. Just watch it move. The real action starts around 0:30. The beast has been named Chainlink, and was made from salvaged parts and a fuel injected Ford 5.0 V8 engine, taken out of a '93 Cobra Mustang (via creator/YouTube user rhauf1).

How To: Make your own fire piston

Watch this how-to video and make a lighter that never runs out of fuel and that's so simple, it can't break. It works just like a Diesel engine - as air is rapidly compressed it heats to over 800 degrees. You can make one for just a couple dollars. This video tutorial will show you how to be prepared in the wilderness, or the apocalypse. Just make your own fire piston.

How To: How Hard Is It to Land on the Moon? New Space Game Gravitates Towards Space Physics

If you're like me, you were disappointed when NASA cut their human space flight program. No longer could children and adults in dead-end jobs dream of someday walking on the surface of the Moon or drinking floating globules of water through a straw. Homo sapiens as a species are still making it up there, but I will never be one of the chosen ones.

How To: Change a water heater anode rod with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to change your water heater anode rod. Steps:

News: Introduction to The Great Chicago Fire

1/3 of the city gone, the red colored buildings and homes are the ones that got destructed in the fire..

How To: Build a survival shelter in the forest

Bushcraft and Survival Skills Magazine and Videojug team up in this informative video to demonstrate how to create a lean-to emergency shelter with minimal resources. You will need an uprooted tree, sturdy straight branches and plenty of leaves and debris. Choose the right spot for camp. Try and stay near water and fuel for fire. Try to stay away from animal trails. Check the area above your site. Always try to camp at the edge of the forest. These and other practical considerations are discu...

News: World's Biggest, Most Badass Laser Aims to Create a Miniature Star on Earth

Introducing the National Ignition Facility. Not only is the name curiously amazing (a facility designated for the act of … combustion?), but it also happens to house the largest, most high energy laser in the world. Why would they create such a thing? To create a miniature star on Earth, with the goal to achieve fusion (re: an unlimited supply of free energy).

News: Teens Build World's Most Fuel-Efficient Car

How many gallons of gas does it take to get from Kansas City to New York? Depends on what you're driving. In this custom-modded Indy race car designed by students at the DeLaSalle Education Center? About four.

How To: Start a STIHL trimmer or brush cutter

In this tutorial, we learn the proper way to start a STIHL trimmer. Before you begin, make sure you are wearing the proper protection gear. Next, check the fuel level, throttle trigger, stop switch, cutting tool, and harness. Everything should be tightened and in good starting condition. Make sure you are away from any obstructions before you turn on the cutter. Pull the starter grip and guide it to rewind it properly. Pull the rope several times, then move the choke to the starter position. ...

How To: Protect and store a pressure washer during the winter

When storing your pressure washer for more than 30 days, it is important to take preventative steps to protect the pump and other components from damage caused by the cold temperatures. This home and harden How-to video will show you how to protect and store you pressure washer during the winter. Use a fuel stabilizer for your engine and remove all water from your washer before storing it. Protect and store a pressure washer during the winter.

How To: Build a bivouac shelter

Bushcraft and Survival Skills Magazine and video jug team up to demonstrate how to build a bivouac shelter. Materials you will need are: a bivouac, a ground sheet and a knife. Choose right spot for camp. Is there a fuel source or water nearby? Is there a water source? These and other practical considerations are discussed. Build a bivouac shelter.

How To: Make Clean Burning and Inexpensive Hydrogen Gas at Home

Hydrogen gas has been a front runner in the alternative fuel debate for decades now. It is plentiful, inexpensive, and the only byproduct of its combustion is water vapor. In the following video, I demonstrate how hydrogen can be produced in large quantities using very inexpensive and common chemicals. Materials: