The Andean condor’s drag-reducing aerodynamic wings have inspired the creation of a winglet, which, when added to a wind turbine blade, boosted energy production by an average of 10%, according to a ...

Compact scooter has a body the size of an A3 sheet of paper that houses an electric motor, two wheels, and internal sensors that constantly monitor the rider's position. Leslie Katz led a team that ...

API has certified its split scimitar winglet on all models of the Boeing 737NG, including the Boeing Business Jet variant. Credit: Aviation Partners, Inc. Anyone who occupies a window seat with a ...

Honda has applied for a patent on new aerodynamic bodywork New “nose hoop” winglets are said to increase downforce and reduce drag Blueprints show the winglets on a CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, though ...

Winglets in MotoGP are now an integral part of modern bike design. Today, hardly any manufacturer has built bikes without these front-mounted wings - an innovation that started as a daring experiment.

When Boeing’s new 777X taxied out for takeoff for its first flight earlier this year, it shared the look of most modern airliners. Its long fuselage was flanked by two massive engines under its long ...

If you ever wish you could just glide along because walking is too much effort, then Toyota’s latest invention is just what you need. The Japanese auto-maker showcased a personal mobility product ...

Reports from at least one major airline indicate that blended winglets installed on large commercial aircraft are being damaged or destroyed by lightning strikes as well as by ground incidents, but ...

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