News tagged with car industry
'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.
Sep 29, 2011 |
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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.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
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.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 26, 2009 |
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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
Apr 20, 2012 |
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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
Oct 01, 2011 |
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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.
Sep 07, 2011 |
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'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
May 10, 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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US Volt beats Asian rivals to LA green car prize
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt beat back competition from Asian rivals including Nissan and Hyundai to win the Green Car of the Year award at the Los Angeles auto show on Thursday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 18, 2010 |
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Michigan to get 5,300 charging stations for electric cars
More than 5,300 charging stations will be installed in Michigan as the birthplace of the US auto industry prepares for the introduction of electric cars like the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors said.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 13, 2010 |
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Automakers go 'green' in Beijing
Dozens of carmakers are showing off "green" vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show as they position themselves for a hoped-for alternative-energy boom in the world's biggest auto market.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 28, 2010 |
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Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safety
Japan's near-silent hybrid cars have been called dangerous by the vision-impaired and some users, prompting a government review on whether to add a noise-making device, according to an official.
Jul 03, 2009 |
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Mean, green machine - future of motor racing
Cars powered by chocolate, steered by carrots with drivers sitting on soybean oil foam seats - it's motor racing's cheap, cheerful and environmentally-friendly series of the future.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 30, 2009 |
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US to push plan to swap for fuel efficient cars
A key US lawmaker Tuesday announced agreement after White House talks on a plan to offer Americans government cash to trade in "old clunkers" -- ancient, gas guzzling cars -- for fuel efficient models.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 05, 2009 |
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Orders streaming in for new Tesla electric sedans
Tesla Motors says orders have been streaming in for its electric Model S sedans due to begin rolling off assembly lines in 2011.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 02, 2009 |
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