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Path of the Pronghorn

"Pronghorn skiddishly wait to cross Highway 191 in Trapper's Point, Wyoming in 2011. Credit: Jeff Burrell / WCS The locations of the structures completed this fall were informed by data collected by WCS, the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and identified the pronghorn's preferred migration routes and highway crossing points."

 

 

The Dire Strait of Hormuz

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"With nearly 20 percent of the global oil trade passing through its narrow waterway, the Strait of Hormuz—which separates Iran from Oman—is one of the world's most strategically important channels. Now, Iran is threatening to close the strait if the European Union follows through with a plan to ban imports of Iranian oil."

 

Passing Cloud - A New Airship Design by Tiago Barros

"This project envisions a distinct approach towards moving around the United States being also a revival of the act of traveling. Why traveling at high speed? Why having the final destiny always defined? And why always departing and arriving on a tight schedule? Nowadays, everything is set and everyone is always running around. It is time to reconsider the act of traveling and start enjoying it accordingly.

The Passing Cloud is an innovative and environmentally friendly method of transportation that doesn’t require expensive steel tracks or concrete highways. It is made of a series of spherical balloons that form the shape of a cloud. Its inner stainless steel structure is covered with heavy weight tensile nylon fabric. During the journey, it moves according to prevailing winds speed and direction at the time of travel. Since it moves with the wind, no wind is ever felt during the trip, offering the passengers a full “floating sensation”."

via cargocollective.com

 

Decotora : Electric Light Truck Decoration in Japan

"Decotora" Trucks Shine in the Night

"What happens if a Japanese truck "dies and goes to heaven?" It becomes one of the glorified "Decotora" trucks! Decorated trucks, vans and semis glow in the night with the million lights, adding to the already incredibly bright Japanese urban landscape."

via darkroastedblend.com

 

Ant-imation

via nickvt.posterous.com

 

Our global transportation footprint

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It’s always good to take a step back and look at the larger picture. I think we all know that humankind’s footprint on the planet is massive, but it’s still humbling to see it represented graphically.

In the above visual, lines of shipping, motor, and air routes are drawn in different colours. The urban areas that we inhabit are tiny pinpoints, yet our movements cover a very large percentage of the Earth’s surface. Europe sure likes to fly.

 

Biomorphic Bikes - Hadar Metal Design

 

"Everything we do at Hadar Metal Design is driven by our passion for creative discovery. From radical, custom bikes to biomorphic sculptures and environmental installations, we continually push the boundaries of artistic interpretation and technological innovation to find new ways of channeling our love of visionary art and design, our deep respect for superlative old-school craftsmanship, and our lasting commitment to the environment. Using the oldest artisanal techniques together with the latest environmental technologies we produce one-of-a-kind sculptural creations that are equal parts high concept, high tech and high art. Josh and the team at Hadar Metal Design welcome you to explore the site and invite you to join our community and give us your feedback. We also encourage you to check out our blog, twitter and facebook page and humbly request that you become a fan."

 

Gasoline Humor

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Arizona Van Rollover - See How They Run !

28 and counting...

 

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Toyota Down Under...

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