ElectriLite electric vehicle to harness both sun and electricity

If you have no experience of zero emissions driving, here is a very noticeable three-wheeled vehicle which is able to fill the gap. Called the ElectriLite, this marvelous model is designed by Omni Instruments which runs on both electricity and sun. The car curb weight is just 350 lbs while weight is distributed on its three wheels. If you are keen to go for a joyride, this stunning vehicle is able to seat 2 passengers.

Being an ecologically friendly model, the ElectriLite electric vehicle is able to reach a maximum speed of 40 miles per hour while traditional steering is replaced with a high tech joystick coming with a mounted throttle, light control and brake. The car is expected to be able to run on its electric engines and you may feel free once the batteries are dead as there are extra systems to keep your vehicle on the go.

The first choice is to use 2 pedal generators which are able to produce 400W each while the second option is to harness solar panels positioned on the roof and producing 100W and 60W as long as it is sunny. Additionally, there is enough space for a 1KW fuel cell, so the vehicle seems to be ready to go.

Thanks to these sustainable systems, the car offers a 50 miles driving range excluding its alternate sources or 100 miles when they are used. According to the company, such a car can be constructed for about 3500 USD with a final bid to be no more than 5000 USD. The ElectriLite electric vehicle features 90 inches wheelbase, prime voltage of 42 / 36 volts so running on its 200 AH of NiMh batteries the nominal range of 100 miles is guaranteed.

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Cheetah GPSmirror to assure driver safety

Every driver has those moments where he or she is distracted. While driver distraction causes 80 per cent of road accidents, there is a nice driver safety gadget which is designed to keep you safe on the road. Called the Cheetah GPSmirror, this clever device comes equipped with built-in GPS system that will let you know about those speed cameras as you drive by.

Additionally, the Cheetah GPSmirror features a speedometer display along with compass so you hardly get lost. This driver safety system has a voice alert option that keeps you informed of black spots as you approach them, speed cameras or red light cameras. Compared to ordinary mirrors, this smart mirror comes with an anti-glare coating which boasts a wide angle of visibility and is perfect for night driving.

The Cheetah GPSmirror gets signals from 24 satellites and offer both audible and spoken alerts to let you know about hazardous areas to come. Using its 4 buttons positioned under the mirror, the driver will be able to personalize his or her GPS locations. So if you want to be warned about this or that hazardous intersection, you can program it.

If you are about to kick your speedy driving habit, you may set the mirror to alert you when you drive faster than it is allowed. The Cheetah GPSmirror can be easily connected to your PC though the USB port but it does not support MAC. It comes packed with cable together with USB port, power cord and GPS mirror cleaning cloth.

The Cheetah GPSmirror is able to detect all kinds of red light camera or speed camera whether you are in USA, Canada, Europe or Australia. The GPS mirror also features visual time display. So if you want to stay tuned while keeping your safety at a high level, this tricky gadget will be useful.

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