News tagged with car manufacturers
Single-inlet electric vehicle charging to showcase in LA
(Phys.org) -- Big names in global car manufacturers have announced a common method for charging electric vehicles. The companies are in agreement with a common charging technology for use on electric vehicles ...
May 05, 2012 |
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India designs its own image as global power
Brand India is the name of the organisation that since the late 1990's has been tasked with convincing international corporations and heads of state that they should invest in new, modern India. In return for their investment, ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Nevada approves regulations for self-driving cars
Nevada is becoming the first state to regulate self-driving vehicles on its roadways.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 16, 2012 |
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Nissan eyes 1.5 million electric cars by 2016
Japanese auto giant Nissan is aiming to sell 1.5 million electric vehicles around the world by 2016, the company said Monday, as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for green products.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 24, 2011 |
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Secure updates for navigation systems and company
At the push of a button by the driver, control units download the car manufacturer's new software -- such as enhanced map material for the navigation system. To ensure that this data channel is protected from hacker attack, ...
Oct 05, 2011 |
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'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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Revolutionary conducting polymer enables silicon use as next generation of lithium-ion battery anodes
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, in smart phones, laptops, an array of other consumer electronics, and the newest electric cars. Good as they are, they could be much better, especially when it comes to ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Sep 23, 2011 |
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VW to invest in renewable energy
The biggest European automaker, Volkswagen, plans to invest almost one billion euros ($1.44 billion) in renewable energies over the coming years, a press report said on Friday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 26, 2011 |
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Car makers testing driver wake-up from sensors in headrest
(PhysOrg.com) -- Car manufacturers are looking at a technology that sets off an alarm for drivers if they are falling asleep at the wheel. Sensors embedded in the driver’s headrest would read the brain’s electrical ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 19, 2011 |
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BMW rolls out electric i3 and i8 models
German luxury carmaker BMW presented two electric models on Friday, signalling its arrival to a segment that is key to the industry's fortunes.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 29, 2011 |
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Solar car Quantum to tour Michigan in the ultimate road test
The national champion solar car team will soon put its 2011 car and crew to the toughest test before the October World Solar Challenge. On Saturday, the University of Michigan team will embark on a 1,000-mile, ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Waste heat slashes fuel consumption
A minor modification to your car could reduce fuel consumption by over seven per cent.
Jun 07, 2011 |
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Japanese electric car 'goes 300km' on single charge
Japanese developers have unveiled an electric car they said Wednesday can travel more than 300 kilometres before its battery runs flat.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 18, 2011 |
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China's electric car tactics rattle automakers
The toylike electric cars at the Shanghai Auto Show are a glimpse of the high-tech automotive future China's leaders are pursuing - and a harbinger of possible disputes with its trading partners.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 20, 2011 |
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Resource-friendly car manufacturing
Magnesium instead of steel -- this could be an option for lightweight car body parts. A car door made of magnesium is roughly 50 percent lighter. This is one of the exhibits drawn from along the automobile ...
Apr 04, 2011 |
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