News tagged with car electronics

Novel fuel cell catalyst lowers need for precious metal

Fuel cells could create a breakthrough for electric cars, because refuelling them is fast and easy, just like your traditional gas guzzler. But there's an obstacle. Current fuel cells need platinum in order to work. And that's ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Nov 23, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

What changes will nanoelectronics bring to our lives?

We are surrounded by nanoelectronics through products such as computers, mobile phones, sensors and electric cars. Nanoelectronics may also grow much stronger in the energy efficiency area in the near future. However, the ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 19, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Panasonic to buy out Sanyo, Panasonic Electric

(AP) -- Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works in a move costing up to $9.4 billion to strengthen green businesses such as electric ...

Technology / Business

created Jul 29, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Is There a Micro-Supercapacitor in Your Future? Don't Bet Against It

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Berkeley Lab scientist was a key member of a team that developed a unique new technique for integrating high performance micro-sized supercapacitors into a variety of portable electronic ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Apr 26, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (16) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics

(AP) -- Toyota gave detailed evidence Monday that it says disproves claims that electronics may cause the unwanted acceleration that led to the recall of more than 8 million cars and trucks.

Technology / Business

created Mar 08, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

MP3 co-creator wants to smarten-up dumb devices

A German electrical engineer who helped make MP3 players a reality has turned his attention to making "dumb devices" act smart.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 11, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

CarMD gadget aims to keep mechanics honest

A CarMD gadget showed off at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is tapping into auto technology to help people keep mechanics honest.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Electronic Arts standing behind Tiger Woods

(AP) -- Electronic Arts Inc. said Monday it will stand behind Tiger Woods - at least for the release of a new online golf game featuring the embattled athlete.

Technology / Business

created Jan 05, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Japan's Pioneer expects sixth year in red

Japan's Pioneer Corp. warned it would spend a sixth straight year in the red as it pulls the plug on its loss-making television business and slashes thousands of jobs.

Technology / Business

created May 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Even in the Digital Age, building a great gadget doesn't guarantee success

Publish a book on paper, says a sheepish Beth Collins, and "I'm hesitant to read it." But send it through the ether to her feather-light Kindle 2, Amazon's whiz-bang electronic reading machine, and she's eager ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New car tech: Not just crash protection, but prevention

A car that can brake itself to avoid a fender-bender during the morning commute might seem far into the future. Except it goes on sale in March. That's when City Safety, a low-speed collision-avoidance technology becomes ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Mass production micro-hybrid technology set to cut emissions and fuel use in cars

The EUREKA (Belgium) i-StARS project is developing a compact, fully integrated and low-cost start-stop system for cars to replace conventional alternators in mass production. This second-generation starter alternator reversible ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 15, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0


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