Month: January 2024

Jan 18

Suv Rams Into Scooter On Golf Course Rd, 2 Injured | Gurgaon News

Gurgaon: A 29-year-old man is battling for his life while his 30-year-old sister-in-law sustained injuries after an Innova allegedly hit their scooter in Sector 54, Golf Course Road, on Monday afternoon when they were travelling from Genpact Chowk to AIT Chowk, police said. An FIR was registered at Sector 53 police station on Tuesday.

The accused, Rajat Chauhan (24), is a law student who lives in the city.

According to police, the victim, Arshad Ali, was driving his scooter with Sahira, his sister-in-law, on the pillion, and both were without helmets. The SUV, allegedly speeding, hit the scooter from behind and Arshad received multiple fractures on his pelvis and injuries on his face, cops said.

Initially admitted to Max hospital, Arshad was later transferred to Akropolis Hospital in Badshahpur. Sahira was admitted to a general hospital in Sector 56.

Ravinder Singh, Arshad’s colleague, filed a complaint at Sector 53 police station on Tuesday, stating he had received a call from cops who informed him about the matter.

A cop from the Sector 53 police station said, “We have identified the accused and will take action as per law.”
An FIR was registered against Rajat Chauhan under sections 279 (rash driving), 338 (injury by negligence), and 427 (causing property damage) of the IPC.

In another incident, a 28-year-old man was found dead at the IFFCO Chowk underpass after a vehicle hit him on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Police have yet to identify the victim and the accused. An FIR was registered under section 304 (death by negligence) of the IPC at the DLF police station on Tuesday.

Jan 18

Mullin Automotive Museum to Permanently Close Doors in February

Announcing the Closure of the Mullin Automotive Museum

The renowned Mullin Automotive Museum, celebrated for its exceptional collection of 1930s French automobiles, will officially close on February 10. Nestled in Oxnard, California, the museum was established in 2010 by Peter Mullin and his wife Merle, and has since stood as a tribute to the Art Deco era, showcasing an extraordinary collection of vehicles and decorative arts.

Reflecting on a Rich Legacy

Founded by Peter Mullin, who passed away last year, and his wife Merle, the museum has been a haven for enthusiasts of iconic Bugattis, Delahayes, and Voisins. The collection extended beyond automobiles to include period furniture and artwork, helping educate visitors about the elegance and complexity of French design in the early twentieth century. With its impending closure, the museum concludes a vital chapter in celebrating and preserving this distinctive era of automotive history.

Future of the Collection and Museum’s Legacy

Four notable vehicles from the Mullin’s collection are set to be relocated to the Petersen Automotive Museum, ensuring that these treasures continue to be accessible to the public. However, the destination of the remaining collection remains undetermined, casting uncertainty over these valuable artifacts. The museum has been pivotal in sharing Peter Mullin’s passion for these “rolling sculptures,” and its closure signifies a considerable loss to both the local and international communities that it has served.

The Importance of Cultural Preservation

The shutdown of the Mullin Automotive Museum represents a significant cultural loss not just to the local community in Oxnard but to the entire global network of automotive and art deco aficionados. This institution played an essential role in illustrating the fusion of automotive innovation and artistic design from the Art Deco period, offering invaluable insights through its exhibits and educational initiatives. As we anticipate the museum’s closure, the necessity for sustained efforts in preserving such cultural assets becomes ever more apparent, urging the continuation of support for institutions that safeguard our artistic and historical heritage.

This transition period for the Mullin collection calls for a focused conversation on how we manage and preserve historical and artistic treasures globally. The ongoing uncertainty about the rest of the collection stresses the need for dedicated resources to ensure these artifacts remain preserved and cherished for future generations.

Jan 18

CES 2024: The Best in Travel Tech, From Personal Planes and a Will.i.am.-Designed Mercedes-Benz Sound System to an AI-Enabled E-Bike

Pivotal Helix Single-Seat Personal Aerial Vehicle

The future has landed: flying cars have arrived (kind of) in the form of Pivotal’s Helix. One of the most intriguing things about the company’s single-seat personal aerial vehicle? You don’t need an FAA pilot license to get behind the wheel, however, the company notes that “rigorous simulator and flight training sessions are required for pilot qualification” at its customer center in Palo Alto, Calif.

Starting at $190,000, the 348-pound light eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) can soar up to 5,000 feet above sea level in class G airspace (the only noncontrolled portion of airspace in the U.S.), allowing pilots to travel about 20 miles, or for about two hours at just over 60 miles per hour.

Classified as FAA part 103 (ultralight vehicle), Helix is constructed with carbon fiber composite and disassembles into three pieces to fit into a 16-ft. storage trailer, and the amphibious hull allows the vehicle to float in water for emergency landings. (The company says that the aircraft can go from storage to flight in 30 minutes.) Inside, there’s a digital flight panel with navigation not unlike your average land vehicle, but with joystick and fly-by-wire controls, all designed and built for safety by a team that includes U.S. astronaut Ed Lu, Google alum Alan Eustace and venture capitalist/flight instructor Cyrus Sigari, among others.

Pilots need to weigh 220 pounds and under and have a standing height under 6’5″. Per Pivotal, shipping for the personal plane begins June 10.