Paralympic Games

Nissan says the new trike is 18 percent lighter than Stone's old one

Good Thinking

Titanium trike draws on automotive world to give British Paralympian a boost

Nissan has teamed up with the English Institute of Sport to help three-time Paralympic gold medallist David Stone get more from his trike. With a light, aerodynamic titanium frame, the new trike should give one of Britain's best medal hopes another small edge over the competition.

BAE Systems has developed a trainer for professional wheelchair racers, which lets them virtually train on courses around the world

Sports

Training system for wheelchair racers simulates real-world courses

With the Paralympics coming up in September, athletes the world over are training hard right now. Engineers at BAE Systems have come up with an indoor, computerized training system that will allow professional wheelchair racers to speed along without moving an inch.

BMW's applied its expertise in aerodynamics and carbon fiber to a new type of vehicle

Automotive

BMW rolls on with new carbon fiber-infused racing wheelchair

Following up on an announcement made last year, BMW has introduced its all-new racing wheelchair, which will find use in the 2016 Paralympic Games in September. BMW has worked closely with the American team to create a chair that capitalizes on aerodynamic design and carbon fiber construction.