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  1. Children in Cars

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    59
    NoS ID
    325384
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: Seat belts in cars are normally only for adults but here’s a flexible three-part system ergonomically designed to cope with growing children from 2 to 12 years old.

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  2. Total Mobility Tyre

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    107
    NoS ID
    325471
    Story no
    3 / 4

    COI synopsis: Dangers from high-speed blow-outs are minimised with a new tyre which allows drivers to keep control of their cars even after a blow-out at high speeds, and the tyre can be driven on for up to...

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  3. Automatic Cushion Restrain

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    116
    NoS ID
    325501
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: An alternative to safety belts in cars. A pad springs loosely into position in front of the occupant when the ignition is switched on, and locks to protect him if there’s a sudden acceleration.

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  4. Sound Speed

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    121
    NoS ID
    325519
    Story no
    2 / 3

    COI synopsis: The car radio makes a good travelling companion... for most of the time. But if you have been travelling fast along the motorway with the volume turned well up the loudness of the radio could...

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  5. Bubbles: Diesel Bleeder

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    188
    NoS ID
    325803
    Story no
    2 / 4

    COI synopsis: Bubbles nowadays are much more than pretty, short-lived diversions. They may also be the key to some of the most startling new techniques in science; and - in the wrong place - they may also...

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  6. On The Move: Auto Tracker

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    190
    NoS ID
    325811
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: Achieving a greater standard of accuracy in analysing objects in motion is a big problem for scientists. This week we look at various new solutions to the problem of pinpointing moving objects....

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  7. 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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  8. Developments In Transport - For Today... And For Tomorrow: Optical Rubber

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    192
    NoS ID
    325821
    Story no
    3 / 4

    COI synopsis: A strange, unique, new material - rubber with a surface as smooth as optically ground glass. And, paradoxically, there’s so much friction on this ultra smooth surface that objects will roll...

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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. Early Warning Alarms: Spark Check

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    236
    NoS ID
    325979
    Story no
    1 / 3

    COI synopsis: Prevention is better than cure... a simple early warning system can mean that trouble - or even disaster - can be averted. The cause of a high proportion of vehicle breakdowns lies somewhere in...

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