We try to create teams that are no larger than can be fed by two pizzas, said Bezos. “We call that the two-pizza team rule.” The smaller the team the better the collaboration. Collaboration is also very important as the … Continue reading →

The arrow in the Amazon logo is placed with a very specific purpose in mind. If you look carefully, you’ll see that the arrow connects the letter A to the letter Z, signifying that on the website you’ll find everything … Continue reading →

Branson’s Virgin Galactic flies above 80 kilometers (or about 262,000 feet), which is the altitude the U.S. recognizes as the boundary of space, while Bezos’ Blue Origin flies above 100 kilometers (or about 328,000 feet), which is commonly known as … Continue reading →

Amazon’s customer service phone number is 1-888-280-4331, and that number is live 24 hours a day, seven days a week. How do I communicate with Amazon about an order? You can call Amazon customer service by phone at 1-888-280-4331. This … Continue reading →

The consensus is that leaving a hybrid with nickel-metal-hydride batteries such as yours stored for three months should be okay, but four-five months might be pressing it a bit. With the car shut off, there is no parasitic drain on … Continue reading →

Plug-in hybrids may drive for 10-50 miles using only electricity before they start using gasoline, and can then drive for about 300 miles (depending on the size of the fuel tank, just like any other car). How far can hybrid … Continue reading →

Electric vehicle chargepoints explained Although the upfront cost of an electric vehicle is often higher, EVs can be cheaper to run, due to the lower cost of electricity compared to petrol or diesel. Recharging at home (overnight) will normally result … Continue reading →

You may need to jump-start an electric car if its batteries have been completely drained, or if the 12-volt battery is on its way out. The lithium-ion batteries may not be able to be recharged unless the vehicle is jump-started … Continue reading →

“EVs are inevitably safer than their conventional counterparts. With fewer moving components and the absence of flammable fuel, EVs are less prone to the common safety concerns of conventional vehicles.” Are electric cars more dangerous than petrol cars? ‘It’s still … Continue reading →

According to Stone’s book, “Amazon Unbound,” the Amazon founder commissioned a three-mast ship with several decks that’s expected to be “one of the finest sailing yachts in existence.” In addition to the ship, Bezos has reportedly commissioned a second, smaller, … Continue reading →

The largest sailing yacht in the world was rolled out of its shed last week and word has it that Jeff Bezos is its owner. Oceanco, a Dutch superyacht builder, rolled the 417-foot yacht onto a barge in Zwijndrecht, the … Continue reading →

Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz. Inside SOLANDGE Yacht • Lurssen • 2013 • Owner Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz al Saud Name: Solandge IMO: 1011575 Price: US$ 150 million Annual Running Cost: US$ 15 million Owner: Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Who bought … Continue reading →

The concept of the stop-start system is simple. It automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at rest to cut fuel use and eliminate idle emissions. It then restarts the engine automatically when the driver lifts off the … Continue reading →

Electric cars are capable of being quicker than gas-powered cars, but EVs aren’t yet capable of going faster. Our little zero to 60 scenario is a good example. Gasoline cars do have a performance advantage when those top speeds are … Continue reading →

It is interesting as all those electric vehicle projects do not rely on an engine dyno like on a regular ICE engine. Those electric vehicles are basically a car with a lot of electric components put together therefore it makes … Continue reading →