News tagged with car industry

Foreign carmakers 'pressed' to launch China brands

Foreign carmakers in China say Beijing is pressuring them to produce dedicated new brands so their local partners can gain technical know-how, but experts warn the strategy could backfire.

Technology / Business

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

IBM research boosts long-range, air-powered electric battery project

(Phys.org) -- IBM announced that two industry leaders -- Asahi Kasei and Central Glass -- will join its Battery 500 Project team and collaborate on far-reaching research with the potential to accelerate the ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (20) | comments 35 | with audio podcast

China sets up rare earths industry group

(AP) -- China has set up a rare earths industry association to fend off trade complaints and help regulate the sector that is critical to global high-tech manufacturing.

Technology / Business

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Rare earth metals: Another challenge for the green economy?

If you follow the clean energy dialogue, then you may have encountered discussions about the role of rare earth metals at some point in the last year or two. If not, read on, because rare earths should not ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study: How to save $800 on a new car

Want to save nearly $800 the next time you purchase a new car? A recently published paper co-authored by Jorge Silva-Risso, an associate professor of marketing at the University of California, Riverside's ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 27

GE, Nissan join hands on electric cars

General Electric and Nissan, maker of the all-electric Nissan Leaf, said Friday they will team up over the next two years to explore ways to promote the use of electric vehicles.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 01, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (10) | comments 1

'Perfect plastic' created

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Leeds and Durham University have solved a long-standing problem that could revolutionize the way new plastics are developed.

Chemistry / Polymers

created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (24) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

McAfee warns of hacker threat to autos

Cars made smarter with Internet technology are zooming into perilous hacker territory, according to a report by US computer security giant McAfee.

Technology / Other

created Sep 07, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 5

'Surrogates' aid design of complex parts and controlling video games

Researchers have defined a new class of software, calling it "surrogate interaction," which enables designers and video gamers to more easily change features of complex objects like automotive drawings or ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

National champion solar car team introduces 2011's Quantum (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- With its sleek 2011 car Quantum now built and ready for testing, the University of Michigan's No. 1 solar car team in America is preparing to take on the world.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | 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

created Feb 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Getting cars onto the road faster

Auto manufacturers are looking for shorter production times, faster logistics processes, new materials and technologies. A novel software platform will help companies to achieve these goals by reducing not ...

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nissan rolls out Leaf electric car in Japan

(AP) -- Nissan showed off its Leaf electric car Friday, trumpeting its zero-emission technology and practicality with video of the hatchback zipping through snow and water.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Weight loss for healthier cars

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Swinburne research team has developed a joining system that overcomes obstacles to the wider use of magnesium in the automotive industry.

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3