Gas-electric hybrid vehicles, the status symbol for the environmentally conscientious, are coming under attack from a constituency that doesn't drive: the blind. picked by punthe 2 years ago

When Martin Jones met his wife four years ago, he never imagined that one day he would get to see what she looked like. The 42-year-old builder was left blind after an accident at work more than a decade ago.

But a remarkable operation - which implants part of his tooth in his eye - has now pierced his world of darkness. With details on the procedure mentioned here picked by suebe 5 months ago

If a Toyota Prius just looks too friendly for your tastes, you’re not alone. People readily see faces and traits in cars, and a new study suggests that they prefer cars to appear dominant, masculine and angry. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Blind pilot Miles Hilton-Barber felt euphoric when he touched down at Sydney's Bankstown Airport just before 8am, becoming the first blind man to fly halfway around the world.

Update on an earlier post. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius are so quiet that blind people can't hear them coming, and the National Federation for the Blind says this creates a significant safety hazard. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Although most of the cars at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007 are only concepts, there were quite a few that many people would love to see on the road. Here are the top 10 concepts cars that we can't wait to buy. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

An exhibition called "Dialogue in the Dark 2007 Tokyo" is the place where sighted people are guided by blind people through several specially constructed darkened rooms to help dicover the unseen. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Soon we won't be able to short change sightless people anymore. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

From keyboard keys, to pens and grass. Some of the oddest cars that are made of or covered with some rather interesting things. Corks, Cars, and Crystals oh my! picked by muppetmaker 9 months ago

A retrofitted four-wheel dirt buggy developed by the Blind Driver Challenge team uses laser range finders, an instant voice command interface and a host of other innovative, cutting-edge technology to guide blind drivers as they steer, brake, and accelerate. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Gallery of cool police cars you don't want to see in your rear-view mirror. picked by MaskedWriter 3 years ago

I've never seen anything like this, it looks incredible. A new type of PC for blind people. I can't describe it very well, so have a look. picked by Marz 2 years ago

Suddenly, they’re everywhere, as ubiquitous as the news of global warming itself: Hybrid models. These new vehicles, issued mostly from Japan with the U.S. closely and Europe a bit further behind, are those defined as having “two engines, combining the power and longevity of a piston engine with the zero emission efficiency of an electric motor.” picked by neophyteblogger 3 years ago

Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a helmet that helps visually impaired people make use of echolocation to find their way around:

The system takes real-time imagery of local obstacles, be they stairs, walls, or trees, as well as moving objects like cars and other people, and alerts the wearer using the sounds perfected in an echolocation system. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

A groundbreaking electronic device will allow blind people to 'see' using their tongues, scientists have claimed. The extraordinary technology takes pictures filmed by a tiny camera and turns the information into electrical pulses which can be felt on the tongue.

Tests show that the nerves send messages to the brain which turn these tingles back into pictures. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Some of the best Japanese cars never made the trip across the ocean. After seeing this list, you'll wish they did! picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

A device that allows blind people to attach and read audio labels on everyday objects has gone on show. picked by Ankabout 2 months ago

People of all ages are fascinated by the cars on the big screen and television. Hollywood, throughout the years, has recognized that an awesome set of wheels can boost viewer ratings or ticket sales. A lot of times they’re driven at high speeds or in ridiculous situations, and that makes them all the more spectacular. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

New restaurant opens in London, Dans Le Noir. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Fox rent a car offers discounted rentals on hybrid cars. picked by zadscmc 3 years ago