News tagged with automotive research
Cheap natural gas makes inroads as US vehicle fuel
Natural gas, whose price is at record lows thanks to a shale drilling boom, is gaining traction as an alternative energy in the United States, with automakers jumping on the bandwagon.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 28, 2012 |
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Detroit unsure over the future of green cars
The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Supercomputer lifts OSU land speed racer toward 400-mph goal
Building a battery-powered land speed vehicle capable of achieving a speed of 400+ miles per hour requires innovative components, corporate partnerships, hours of diligent preparation and a powerful supercomputer.
Jul 21, 2011 |
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Toyota trying to move beyond safety concerns
(AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp., which built its reputation in the U.S. on safety and reliability, has been cleared by the government of electronic problems in its vehicles. Now it needs to convince consumers that it has put ...
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Singapore group to develop 'next-generation' cars
An international consortium backed by the Singapore government Thursday launched ten research projects to develop technology for "next-generation" vehicles.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 28, 2010 |
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Argonne launches new tool to help auto industry reduce costs
The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory unveiled today a new "plug and play" modeling tool that complements the automotive industry's ...
Oct 20, 2010 |
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Inaugural 'Deep Orange' car unveiled at motorsports event
Amidst the din of roaring race car engines, one vehicle stood out for its sound of silence. With an electric motor, the inaugural "Deep Orange" car — the first concept car created by graduate students at the ...
Sep 23, 2010 |
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Mileage markers: Argonne researchers recharge plug-in vehicle standards
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mike Duoba, a principal mechanical engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, and his colleagues are celebrating the recent approval of SAE J1711, the revised ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 30, 2010 |
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High-tech speed bump detects damage to army vehicles
Researchers have developed a technology that detects damage to critical suspension components in military vehicles simply by driving over a speed bumplike "diagnostic cleat" containing sensors.
Apr 13, 2009 |
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