News tagged with car electronics
Researchers develop technique to keep cool high-power semiconductor devices used in wireless applications, electric cars
A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering have developed a technique to keep cool a semiconductor material used in everything from traffic lights to electric cars.
May 08, 2012 |
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German scientists unveil 'intelligent' tyre for all weather
Are you fed up of having to change your summer tyres for winter tyres at the first sign of snow? Or of being caught out on a long car journey by sudden changes in the weather?
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Karma hybrid car offers earth-friendly luxury
Technology lovers stopped and stared as the world's first high-performance hybrid luxury sedan glided silently down a street outside the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 12, 2012 |
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Battery-powered Christmas carol: A trip down memory (effect) lane
(PhysOrg.com) -- As consumers anticipate unwrapping the latest electronic gadget during the holidays, they may not give much thought to how long their shiny devices will last. But it's a topic under significant ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Dec 22, 2011 |
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High toxic levels found at school, market neighboring informal e-waste salvage site in Africa
Tests at a school beside an informal electronic waste salvage site in Ghana's capital Accra reveal contamination due to lead, cadmium and other health-threatening pollutants over 50 times higher than risk-free ...
Oct 30, 2011 |
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Next-generation charging technology for environmentally friendly vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicles represent a new direction for environmentally friendly transportation. Unfortunately, plug-in electric cars are currently grid-tie power electronics that can require large quantities ...
Oct 28, 2011 |
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Glove-friendly touchscreen goes on exhibit
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new screen has been designed that can work with gloved hands, and it comes from Japan-based SMK. The target application will be car-navigation systems which drivers can operate while wearing ...
Oct 26, 2011 |
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Nissan 350Z most deadly to driver, SUVs safer: study
Drivers of Nissan 350Z sports car and Titan pickup, as well as the humble Chevrolet Aveo run the most risk of dying in a crash, while Audi's luxury A6 cruised in relative safety, according to an insurance ...
Jun 09, 2011 |
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Technology companies vie to bring Web to cars
As drivers grow unwilling to unplug from the connected world during their jaunts across town, technology firms are racing to bring the Web into the car.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 28, 2011 |
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Hate mobs thrive in Asia's booming social media
A teenager involved in a car crash that killed nine people in Thailand deserves "no happiness forever", according to just one of more than 300,000 Facebook users who support a page set up to condemn her.
Jan 14, 2011 |
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Balls, blocks, cars among high-tech toys at CES
Balls, blocks and miniature cars with a high-tech twist were among the toys at the Consumer Electronics Show -- although at prices only adults who are still children at heart may be able to afford.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 10, 2011 |
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Car tech dazzles at Consumer Electronics Show
Automakers are taking a drive into the future at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 09, 2011 |
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Cars the next frontier for Pandora
Internet radio star Pandora has topped 75 million users in the United States and is expanding into cars but it will be awhile before music fans abroad can enjoy their own personal stations.
Jan 08, 2011 |
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Ford unveils its first all-electric car (Update)
Ford unveiled its first strictly electric car on Friday, a Focus which is expected to get up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) on a single charge and will be available in North America late this year.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 07, 2011 |
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Parrot makes 'smart' car radio for Internet Age
French mobile technology firm Parrot on Tuesday showed off a "smart" car radio that can find cheap fuel, free parking, and speed traps while taking music requests and placing phone calls.
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Jan 05, 2011 |
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