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  1. Computer Man

    Date released
    1970
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    41
    NoS ID
    350973
    Story no
    4 / 4

    COI synopsis: Man’s imperfect shape, size and capabilities have been put onto punched tape to enable a computer to help design the perfect car. Control accessibility, pedal-reach, seat contours - the...

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  2. Electronic Car

    Date released
    1971
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    77
    NoS ID
    351181
    Story no
    2 / 4

    COI synopsis: Developed at a cost of £55,000 this modified saloon car incorporates several electronic "black boxes". Anti-lock braking, fuel injection and a motorway cruising device, all under electronic...

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  3. Developments In Transport - For Today... And For Tomorrow: Wheelchair Car

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    192
    NoS ID
    325820
    Story no
    2 / 4

    COI synopsis: And a new concept in invalid cars. The invalid’s wheelchair itself can be rolled up to the steering wheel and locked into place to become the actual driving seat.

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  4. Compact Solutions: Electric Bike

    Date released
    1976
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    185
    NoS ID
    325790
    Story no
    4 / 4

    COI synopsis: A new pancake shaped motor is compact enough to fit between the hub of a bike’s front wheel, and yet powerful enough to propel a heavy-weight cyclist, effortlessly, up a hill.

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  5. No Steering Wheels

    Date released
    1974
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    135
    NoS ID
    325565
    Story no
    2 / 4

    COI synopsis: Now back-seat-drivers can take the wheel into the back seat with them - while the driver steers by foot. It’s not a gimmick, but one way in which severely disabled people can drive around...

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  6. Barnard’s Baby Sports Car

    Date released
    1970
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    30
    NoS ID
    350906
    Story no
    4 / 5

    COI synopsis: Ex-racing driver Tom Barnard has already made his name with a line of miniature racing cars for children. Powered by lawn mower engines - the idea is to teach children driving sense at an early...

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  7. Computer Man

    Date released
    1970
    Series name
    Tomorrow Today
    Issue no
    41
    NoS ID
    350976
    Story no
    4 / 4

    COI synopsis: Man’s imperfect shape, size and capabilities have been put onto punched tape to enable a computer to help design the perfect car. Control accessibility, pedal-reach, seat contours - the...

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  8. Screening And Monitoring: Clear Plug

    Date released
    1977
    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    196
    NoS ID
    325834
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: Cars need constant tuning if they are not to waste energy. Now a new sparking plug may help to solve this problem. It is identical to the normal plug - with one difference, that the top of the...

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  9. Changing Shape: Circular Car

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    194
    NoS ID
    325829
    Story no
    2 / 4

    COI synopsis: By understanding the importance of shapes and, in some cases, experimenting with new shapes, scientists are alleviating age-old problems. What do you need in a town car? It’s a fundamental...

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  10. No Steering Wheels

    Date released
    1974
    Series name
    Tomorrow Today
    Issue no
    135
    NoS ID
    329613
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: Now back-seat-drivers can take the wheel into the back seat with them - while the driver steers by foot. It’s not a gimmick, but one way in which severely disabled people can drive around...

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