http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (Phys.org) —Potential Difference Inc., a Nevada startup, has developed a versatile charger that it claims can refill the batteries in smartphones, laptops and even electric vehicles to 80 percent capacity in 12 minutes. That's a major improvement considering the Tesla Motors Supercharger needs 30 minutes to recharge 50 percent of a battery. http://phys.org/news284620580.html Technology Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:16:58 EST news284620580 (Phys.org) —Look what just pulled up to claim a parking spot in the electric sports car market. Detroit Electric has unveiled the SP:01, an all-electric car. With a top speed of 155 mph, the makers say it is the world's fastest production electric car. The two-seater SP:01 can stay on the go for 190 miles on a single charge. According to Detroit Electric, "With an impressive energy storage capacity of 37 kWh, the battery gives the SP:01 a range of almost 190 miles between recharges, when tested to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard." http://phys.org/news284386868.html Technology Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:21:25 EST news284386868 Drivers of petrol and diesel cars are usually aware that driving at high speed, harsh acceleration and hard braking all contribute to lowering their fuel economy. Scientists can readily explain in terms of the thermodynamics of the internal combustion engine why driving such a car more smoothly and at gentler speeds will increase significantly the distance that might be travelled on a single tank of fuel. But, what about electric vehicles (EVs)? http://phys.org/news275304221.html Technology Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:23:47 EST news275304221 The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public Friday. Here are some of the most talked-about vehicles that will be making their world debuts at the event: http://phys.org/news273336657.html Technology Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:51:11 EST news273336657 (AP) -- Diminutive wireless speakers are filling the shelves at electronics stores. They're proving to be the ideal accessory for people who listen to the bulk of their music on mobile phones. http://phys.org/news260100737.html Electronics Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:50:01 EST news260100737 (Phys.org) -- Big names in global car manufacturers have announced a common method for charging electric vehicles. The companies are in agreement with a common charging technology for use on electric vehicles in Europe and the United States. The new method will provide special convenience by enabling car owners to charge their EVs using AC or DC from a single inlet. The charging system will allow for both alternating current and faster direct current charging on the same port. Another feature of the new system is that the charge can be done in faster time; a battery charge will take only 15 to 20 minutes. http://phys.org/news255409496.html Technology Sat, 05 May 2012 05:30:01 EST news255409496 Everybody loved the sleek design of Ferraris in the late 1960s, back when cars were the coolest gadgets around. http://phys.org/news241374169.html Electronics Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:23:10 EST news241374169 (PhysOrg.com) -- An experimental electric vehicle called "Schluckspecht" ("boozer," or "tippler" in German) has set the record for achieving the longest drive in a battery-powered vehicle on a single battery charge. Its record-breaking distance was 1,013.8 miles (1,631.5 km). The trip lasted 36 hours and 12 minutes. The Schluckspecht E, as the winning machine is called, was developed at Germany’s University of Applied Sciences, Offenburg, in collaboration with other academic groups. The test drive took place in Boxberg at the Bosch corporate test track, where a team of four drivers made the trip, as they took turns navigating over the long stretch of hours. http://phys.org/news232775620.html Technology Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:00:01 EST news232775620 (PhysOrg.com) -- Pulling an all-nighter and then some, the Cornell robot Ranger set a new world record May 2 by walking 40.5 miles on a single battery charge without stopping or being touched. http://phys.org/news224311125.html Electronics Wed, 11 May 2011 05:39:32 EST news224311125 Prapai Hemsuwan gunned the engine of his emerald green three-wheeler, sending it into a fit of rasping coughs and causing clouds of black smoke to belch into the air. http://phys.org/news197006845.html Technology Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:30:01 EST news197006845 Drones have become synonymous with US military strikes in hotspots like Afghanistan. But now a French firm has built a mini version piloted by an iPhone that brings video games to the streets. http://phys.org/news182937082.html Electronics Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:51:53 EST news182937082 (PhysOrg.com) -- Audi has unveiled its new electric car concept, the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. http://phys.org/news173683325.html Technology Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:30:01 EST news173683325 (PhysOrg.com) -- Engineers for NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter project have stepped up the communication rate being received from the orbiter as an early step in the process of determining why the spacecraft spontaneously rebooted its computer on Aug. 26. http://phys.org/news170957402.html Space & Earth Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:10:38 EST news170957402 Troubled auto giant General Motors said Tuesday its new electric sedan, the Chevrolet Volt, will be marketed in 2011 as the first mass produced vehicle capable of achieving three-digit fuel savings. http://phys.org/news169212740.html Technology Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:50:01 EST news169212740