Monday, September 16, 2013

"Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney (4:47)



Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometre World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lest Ranby was there for its first test drive.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Spaceships in the Bay: America's Cup Hits San Fran


Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Typically the America's Cup is held out in open ocean, far from the shore and spectators. But for the first time in its 162-year history, the races are being held in the natural amphitheater of the San Francisco Bay with grand stands set up for people to watch. This is part of Larry Ellison's plan to reinvent the America's Cup. Bloomberg Television's Emily Chang explores how this 162-year-old sporting event has effected the city by the bay. (Source: Bloomberg)

iPhone 5S a True Breakthrough for Apple: Blair


Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Wedge Partners' Brian Blair and BGC Partners' Colin Gillis discuss Apple's new iPhones with Trish Regan on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)