News tagged with auto
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.
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Sep 26, 2011 |
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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 ...
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.
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Aug 19, 2009 |
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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.
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Mar 26, 2009 |
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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 ...
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Dec 08, 2011 |
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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
Dec 01, 2011 |
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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 its isnt likely to actually sell the bike, it does offer some striking ...
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
Jul 29, 2011 |
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Electric car conversion business booming
Rising fuel prices have been painful for many small-business owners across the country.
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Jul 13, 2011 |
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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 ...
Jul 04, 2011 |
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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.
Jul 01, 2011 |
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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 ...
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 ...
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
Mar 27, 2011 |
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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
Feb 28, 2011 |
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