#demonstrator

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

ELM Evolv demonstrator, 2024. Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design have revealed a ‘last mile’ L7e category electric quadricycle prototype with a cubic load capacity rivalling mid-size vans. At 3,240mm long, 1,450mm wide, 2,150mm high and weighing 850kg with batteries, the compact Evolv can accommodates a 1.6m tall Euro pallet with a 300kg payload in the main load area. The secondary load area, accessible through rear ‘barn doors’, provides additional space for a 1.2m tall Euro pallet and 200kg payload. Prodrive and Astheimer has established a new company, ELM Mobility, to take the project into the production readiness phase. The vehicle, which has a 20kWh battery, will offer a 100 mile range with sales starting in 2028 at a target price of around £25,000.

ELM Mobility

[blondebrainpowered]

A demonstrator pounds away at the Berlin Wall as East Berlin border guards look on near the Brandenburg Gate on November 11, 1989.

Photographer: David Brauchli

[nickdewolfarchive]

boston, massachusetts 1971

protest sign columbus day parade

photograph by nick dewolf https://www.flickr.com/photos/dboo/419122474

[opelman]

Panned Pilatus by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: The Pilatus PC-21 demonstrator takes off from Fairford, having taken part in the static display at the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo. Aircraft: Pilatus PC-21 HB-HZD. Location: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire.

[penhero]

New PenHero.com article:  Sheaffer Legacy Demonstrator Section c. 1995

Sheaffer often made demonstration models when the company introduced unique filling systems or nib units so that Sheaffer sales representatives and dealers could show how the new features worked. I could find no evidence that this clear section was ever produced to provide to Sheaffer dealers to demonstrate the new Legacy pens and therefore the few I have seen may have simply been model shop samples.

See more about this very unusual nib section here:

[form-function]

It's a serious pen but it doesn't act too serious. My first with a gold nib.

I know it doesn't matter but it matters to me.

[holidaylets]

BAE Systems to Power JetZero’s Sustainable Jet with Advanced Actuator Control Units

BAE Systems will provide cutting-edge actuator control units to boost flight performance for JetZero’s sustainable blended wing aircraft demonstrator. Continue reading BAE Systems to Power JetZero’s Sustainable Jet with Advanced Actuator Control Units

[bisexualseraphim]

With how RFK has been speaking about autistic people and his plans for them, I don’t want to hear FUCK against self-diagnosis ever again when shit like this directly demonstrates what formal diagnosis can lead to — and there is worse to come, I guarantee. An autistic person’s choice to not be put on a Eugenics Hitlist is pretty fucking valid I’d say actually

[rhk111sblog]

Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro recently revealed that they plan to get more than three dozen Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) Aircraft for the Philippines, and there are already around six Candidates from four Countries and one Consortium for this planned acquisition for the Philippine Air Force (PAF)

This was initially released as an Article last September 6, 2024 at https://therhk111militaryandarmspage.blogspot.com/2024/09/gripen-f-16-kf-21-fa-50-rafale-tejas-typhoon-compete-philippines-mrf-contract.html

[biveta]

“so peeping” as a slugcat descriptor enthralled me…

[hegodamask]

ANDOR S02E09 Welcome to the Rebellion x Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

[mumblesplash]

i’ve started getting so unreasonably cranky at those posts that are like ‘i’m sick of [aspect of popular media] someone should make [opposite thing]!!!’ by people who don’t seem invested in the idea they’re pitching as anything beyond a subversion of the norm. like ok. i see where you’re coming from but where are you actually going. look me in the eyes and give me one good reason you think that story concept is possible to pull off

[goldensunset]

hate when people think the only archetype possible for a male sidekick to a female protagonist is a soft boi and/or himbo. like the implication there is that the only reason a man would ever defer to a woman’s authority is if he was a bumbling idiot. love male supporting characters who are smart and strong and confident and can step up when necessary but still kind and humble enough to let someone else take the lead most of the time

[nickdewolfarchive]

boston, massachusetts 1974

anti-war demonstrator, copley square

photograph by nick dewolf https://www.flickr.com/photos/dboo/5204713461

[etz-ashashiyot]

Did everyone somehow just forget that Russia was the one who started the war on Ukraine? That Russia invaded Ukraine apropos of nothing, and has been doing everything it can to steal what it can and destroy what it can't? That Ukrainian kids are being stolen by Russia for russification? That Russia is actively trying to suppress Ukrainian language, culture, and national identity? That Ukraine is just defending itself and is literally just asking for Russia to fuck off and leave them alone? Did everyone just forget that??

Like I'm the nuance guy, and folks: there's no nuance here. There is no justification for this invasion. There is a clear aggressor and a clear victim. This is about as clear cut as it gets.

Russia started the damn war, and now wants it to end and is negotiating with the US (not Ukraine??) to get there. This is literally just wrapping up Ukrainian surrender to Russian imperialism in a pretty bow and calling it "peace."

I feel like I'm losing my mind.