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Tesla unveils groundbreaking electric car

US automaker Tesla Motors unveiled Thursday its state-of-the-art five-seat sedan, billed as the world's first mass-produced, highway-capable electric car.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Start up creates a 'no-focus' point and shoot camera

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you have ever used a "Point and Shoot" style of camera in the last few years then you know that that term is a misnomer because unless you are using a disposable camera you are going to ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

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Honda unveils zero-emission electric scooter

Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday unveiled its latest electric scooter, saying it initially plans to target domestic business customers such as pizza delivery services.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Pulling the plug on hybrid myths

(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether you call them myths, urban legends, fables or old wives' tales, there's a lot of misinformation out there about plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. These vehicles, abbreviated PHEVs, ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Volkswagen demonstrates “Temporary Auto Pilot” (w/ Video)

Volkswagen, the German car manufacturer who has stated its goal of becoming the largest car maker in the world, has demoed a new addition to the growing list of driver assisted automobile test features from a variety of car ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

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BMW rolls out electric i3 and i8 models

German luxury carmaker BMW presented two electric models on Friday, signalling its arrival to a segment that is key to the industry's fortunes.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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'Fallout 3' crowned videogame of the year

Post-apocalyptic adventure "Fallout 3" has been crowned Game of the Year at a major gathering of videogame makers in San Francisco.

Technology / Software

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (13) | comments 11

Germany wants a million electric cars by 2020

The German government unveiled plans Wednesday to get one million electric cars zipping around the country by 2020, offering sweeteners to jump-start national giants like BMW and Volkswagen into action.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Orders streaming in for new Tesla electric sedans

Tesla Motors says orders have been streaming in for its electric Model S sedans due to begin rolling off assembly lines in 2011.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Honda beats Toyota to a sporty hybrid for US market

Honda unveiled a sporty new hybrid vehicle that will land in US showrooms this summer -- at least two years ahead of a similar prototype introduced by rival Toyota.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 12, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (10) | comments 5

Airlines positioned for big gains in efficiency

Planes are being built out of the same lightweight materials used for Formula 1 race cars. Their engines are being redesigned to squeeze more thrust out of every gallon of fuel. And governments are developing ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 04, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 4

Mitsubishi rolls out zero-emission electric minicar

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. rolled out its first zero-emission electric minicar Friday, hoping to capture a slice of the fast-growing market for environmentally friendly vehicles.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Nissan's 'Leaf' to challenge Toyota's Prius (Update)

Nissan's upcoming all-electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius even though it can't drive more than about 100 miles (160 kilometers) without stopping to recharge, a senior executive said.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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China says its car boom is ruining air quality

China's booming car sales have had a devastating effect on the environment, the national environmental watchdog has warned in its first-ever report on pollution caused by vehicle emissions.

Space & Earth / Environment

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High-tech vehicles pose trouble for some mechanics

(AP) -- A sign inside the Humming Motors auto repair shop says, "We do the worrying so you don't have to."

Technology / Other

created Dec 27, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 10