Automotive Advances I (Advances in Science & Technology Series) 2001
Distributed by Chip Taylor Communications, 2 East View Drive, Derry, NH 03038-4812; 800-876-CHIP (2447)
Produced by London Television Service
Directed by London Television Service
VHS, color, 30 min.
Jr. High - Adult
Technology
Date Entered: 11/09/2018
Reviewed by Brad Eden, Ph.D., Head, Web and Digitization Services, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las VegasThis video, part of a series which offers 4-6 individual segments in each program, focuses on automotive advances that are revolutionary and innovative in their technology. This particular video contains 7 short "infomercials." Trafficmaster is a portal display unit that provides real-time roadway conditions in southern England. Quick Engineering describes how lasers are used to build 3-D paper prototypes of new automotive designs. Morgan Safety profiles the Morgan Car Company in England, a family-owned business that hand-builds cars, and their incorporation of current safety standards into their 1930's model cars. Miserly Mouse focuses on a 3-wheel, non-polluting, hybrid electric/gas car that gets 436 miles to the gallon with a lawnmower-sized engine. Spray Paint shows how combining two processes, painting and molding, into the production of new automobiles helps cut costs and the environment as well. Aluminum Car focuses on the Lotus Elise, a new European automobile that is made almost entirely out of aluminum. Finally, Sparky Elise profiles the electronic version of the Lotus Elise built by Zytech, which can go 160 kilometers before it needs to be recharged, and can go from 0 to 150 kilometers in 11 seconds.
This video is recommended for classes dealing with automotive technology issues. European (especially United Kingdom) advances in automotive technology are specifically targeted, so this video should be viewed in conjunction with reports dealing with other countries and their technologies as well. British humor is especially evident in this particular video.