A group of British engineers have designed a flying car which took off last Wednesday from London to Mali, in West Africa while passing Spain, France, Morocco and the Sahara desert. The car itself contain standart car parts, a big fabric wing and a rare propeller.

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Toyota will use ‘green’ plastic, which is made of plants and naturally disposed without environmental damage, in the Prius manufacturing. This new material is verified in lab to poses similar heat endurance and shock resistance as normal plastic.

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The first electric car with satisfying performances, made by a major manufacturer, will be riding UK roads as soon as mid 2009. The i-MiEV from Mitsubishi will reach top speed of 140kph, can go a distance of 160 km without charging and provides all the safety required from a saloon car including passing successfully crash tests.

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