Finally, A Fiber Optic Cable That Carries Power and Data

Steve Sanderson and Sandia's Titus Appel have devised a new fiber optic cable that carries both electricity and data. The cable is still in the early stages of overall development, which means it is expensive as hell and it doesn't pack enough heat to power your computer or television, yet. But in situations where copper cable is not a valid power/data source, this cable is the bee's knees. An example of such a case would be for explosives, aviation, and medical devices, where a power surge, short, or lightning strike could spell disaster.

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http://www.gizmag.com/hybrid-data-power-optical-cable/21335/

1600 hp monster diesel firing up at Rétromobile 2012

This 1600 horsepower diesel engine was originally assembled in 1962 by the Duvant company. It was originally used as a backup power source at the Auteuil Racecourse in Paris and ran up until 1990 when it was retired. The engine was then handed over to the Vintage Engines Appreciation Society, who unassembled the man-chine, transferred the parts, reassembled it, and got it running again in 2010. It is now set to display at the Rétromobile 2012 show in Paris, running from February 1st to 5th.

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1600 hp monster diesel firing up at Rétromobile 2012