Dictionary of Vehicles Terms in Science Fiction
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Name

Author (Publication Date)

Gyrocars with Photo-Electric Braking
Force the tires into maximum contact with the road, then use photo-electric sensors to control braking and turns.

Bernard Brown (1934)
Stratospheric Traffic
Bad traffic at every level.

Clark Ashton Smith (1940)

Related Science Fiction in the News

EVs To Be Made In ICE Detroit-Hamtramck Plant
'With hollow but immensely strong galvanically treated aluminum frames and pneumatic or cushion tires, they [can run] without recharging for several days.' - John Jacob Astor, IV, 1894.
(re: John Jacob Astor IV, 2/9/2020 )
Charging An Electric Car In 2019 (Video), 1912 (Photo) And 1894 (Fiction)
'Recharge the batteries... in almost every town and village...'- John Jacob Astor IV, 1894.
(re: John Jacob Astor IV, 3/19/2019 )
China Bans Self-Driving Car Testing
Innovation hits some bumps.
(re: Arthur C. Clarke, 7/7/2016 )
Ignition Interlock Devices Stopped 1.7 Million Drunken Tries
'Maybe the car was right...' - Philip K. Dick, 1963.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 5/19/2016 )

 

 

 

 

 

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