July 2008
2 posts
Garmin Nuvi GPS devices run Linux!
I bet you’re as surprised as me that the Garmin Nuvi series of GPS devices run Linux. But they do, and Garmin has released the source code for its Nuvi 8xx and Nuvi 5xxx-series GPS navigation devices.
A quick look at the Nuvi 8xx source code indicates that the devices run a 2.6.17.7 Linux kernel on a Marvell “Monahans” processor, likely either the Marvell PXA-300 or -310. The...
Cars that run on compressed air.
Taken from the website:
Compressed air is an energy vector that can be used, in a viable way, to transport both people and goods.The main goal of Air Car Factories is to develop and manufacture a vehicle driven by a compressed air engine with a level of performance that will respond to the actual needs of today’s market. With this aim we have drawn up a full agenda and an R&D plan of action...