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Study finds benefits of plug-in vehicles depend on battery size

Thinking about buying a new plug-in vehicle? You may want to check the size of its battery first.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

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

created Jul 29, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (15) | comments 31 | with audio podcast weblog

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

created Aug 19, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (9) | comments 1

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

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (40) | comments 25

CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

(PhysOrg.com) -- The current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards create a financial incentive for auto companies to make bigger vehicles that are allowed to meet lower targets, according to a new University of Michigan ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Foldable robot scooter wows at Tokyo Motor Show

A foldable robot scooter controlled by a smart phone wowed visitors to the Tokyo Motor Show on Thursday as its makers unveiled what they hope will be the future of urban driving.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Ford concept E-Bike has smartphone built in

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ford Motor Company has been showing of its concept E-Bike at the Frankfort auto show. Though the company says it’s isn’t likely to actually sell the bike, it does offer some striking ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 7 | with audio podcast weblog

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

created Jul 29, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (13) | comments 6

Electric car conversion business booming

Rising fuel prices have been painful for many small-business owners across the country.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

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

Auto-pilots need a birds-eye view

New research on how birds can fly so quickly and accurately through dense forests may lead to new developments in robotics and auto-pilots.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Volkswagen announces 'Temporary Auto Pilot' with advanced features

(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen, as part of the European wide research project HAVEit, has announced the Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP), a set of features added to a car that aids in speed control, lane-assist and ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 27, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 9 | with audio podcast report

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

created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (21) | comments 13 | with audio podcast weblog

Wi-Fi cars hitting the information superhighway

More cars are hitting the information superhighway thanks to new automotive Wi-Fi technology that allows vehicles to become rolling "hot spots."

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Mar 27, 2011 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Rising fuel price casts shadow on Geneva auto show

(AP) -- The car industry, it seems, just can't get a break. Just when automakers thought it safe to roll out new models in the wake of the devastating economic crisis - 170 premiers are advertised for the Geneva Auto Show ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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