20 Most Impressive Manmade Technologies for Easy Commuting

BENGALURU: The concept of travelling is a cliché where people travel frequently across destinations. There has been substantial change over the years in the mode of transportation in the way people travel from one destination to another. From walking to the use of wheels, small boats to ferries that can carry vehicles, there has been a mammoth transformation in the form of travelling.

People travel across cities, states or perhaps even countries but all that stimulates them is the way in which they travel. Let’s come across the world’s 20 most impressive way of travelling, as compiled by Techradar.india.

Alaskan Hovercraft

In the year 1998 Alaskan Hover was used to handle mail services by United States postal Service. Since then, multiple Hovercrafts were used for different purposes. The British built Hovercraft AP1-88and BHT130 are also used for ferry services for freight and passengers.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Canada

The 2.7 mile cable car Gondola is the longest and the highest point above the ground of any cable car. It takes visitors from peak of Whistler to the peak of Blackcomb. The British Columbia cable car provides a 360 degree view of the mountain terrain below and is used for snow ports in the winter. In the summer it is well known for hiking and biking.

World is Not Enough

The fastest yacht in the world with a top speed of 70 knots offers a combined horsepower of 10,870 with extra 9,200 horsepower from two TF80 Lycombing turbines. The boat also provides speed and luxury with its special comforts such as marbel foyer, carbon fiber stairway steps, and full service bar with backlit glass.

Allure of the Seas

This largest cruise ship in the word is 1,181 feet in length and gross tonnage in volume is 225,282. The steel ship enables multiple functionalities like surfing, zip lining, ice-skating, 3D movies and pools. All its amenities are powered by a 21,500 square root solar array which helps in slashing the inconveniences of the passengers.

The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, Hong Kong

To eliminate the amount of time and to effort, the system of 20 escalators was built back in 1993. The escalator runs at a total length of 2,624 feet and 442 feet in rising lasting for about 20 minutes.

The London Eye, London

The 443-foot-tall London Eye was inaugurated in the year 2000 and since then it is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel. Designed by Marks Barfield Architects, it is a unique and remarkable icon in London.

Shanghai Maglev, China

The magnetic levitation (Maglev) train is the world’s fastest train with a maximum operational speed of 223 miles per hour. Also known as Shanghai Transrapid, the train covers the distance between Beijing and shanghai in just eight minutes.

Airlander 10

The hybrid Air vehicle is the world’s largest aircraft powered by turbocharged diesel engines. The helium filled craft once airborne, the aircraft can fly up to five days continuously without stopping.

Icy Strait Point, Alaska

The 1,300 foot, 24 degree vertical loop zipline travels at an average speed of 60 miles an hour covering the Alaska finish course in just 90 seconds. The zipline adds more fun by strapping six riders simultaneously on parallel lines.

Stanserhorn Cabrio, Switzerland

Stanserhorn is the world’s first cable car with roofless upper deck carrying a total of 60 people. The 6,233 foot tall Mount moves on side mounted cables allowing people with a 360 degree panorama view.

Trans- Siberian Railway

The only overland route crossing the entire country stretching more than 5,700 miles that takes over six days to travel. The route covers eight time zones, two continents and 87 cities offering passengers three classes of tickets with dining.

Burj Dubai Elevator, Dubai

Burj Dubai is the tallest building in the world with an elevator that travels 1,654 feet making it the longest travel distance for an elevator in the world.

Hennessey Venom GT

The fast and furious Venam GT is the fastest car in the world covering 0 to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and 0-100in 5.6 mph. The car can travel up to 253mph with a horsepower of 1,244 and torque of 1,155 pounds per foot.

International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico

The International Balloon fiesta is held in every October in Albuquerque with around 750 hot air balloons together. The sky is filled with hot air balloons during the season..

London Subway trains, London

The subway trains expected to be launched in 2020, connects Piccadilly, Backerloo, central and Waterloo. The train makes passengers homely by providing additional features including in built Wi-Fi, air cooling, LED lights to alert drivers during dangerous and demanding situations.

New World Daimaru Department Store Escalators, Shanghai

It is familiar to notice curved staircases but it is very rare to notice a curved escalator. The Daimaru Department Store, a shopping mall in Shanghai has 12 such curved escalators in the form of massive spiraling staircases.

Sailing Yacht A

The 468 foot long and 300 foot tall Sailing superyacht is the world’s largest, costing around $ 375,000. The specialty of the yacht is that it includes a helipad and the yacht covers the top speed of 24mph.

Ba Na Hill Cable Car, Vietnam

The four Guinness world record holder Ba Na Hill Car stretches up to 17,719 feet, attracting visitors with its variety of luxurious cabins that are usually open air, enclosed or glass encased. It is one of the longest single- wire car system in the world.

Ulysses

The Irish ferry connects between Dublin and Holyhead, and can carry around 2,000 passengers, 1,342 cars and 240 articulated trucks. Ulysses comprehends six vehicle desks that are at 12 decks high and touches a height of 167 feet.

Airbus 380-800

The largest passenger aircraft ever created, the 236- foot- long, the A 380-800 airbus can travel 9,440 miles in a single flight. The Airbus can hold around 544 passengers and super jet to maximum 853 passengers.

These are some of the most impressive ways that can offer an individual with a chance to experience the ideal way of travelling, with flavors of adventure, while creating an exposure with the world’s most interesting technologies.