News tagged with hybrid system

Volkswagen's XL1 said to be world's most economical car

(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen has unveiled its new, prototype super-efficient hybrid vehicle, the XL1, at this week's Qatar motor show. The car has been under development for a decade and Volkswagen claims it ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 28, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (34) | comments 22 | with audio podcast report

Japan to launch 'space yacht' propelled by solar particles (Update)

Japan is to launch a "space yacht" propelled by solar particles that bounce off its kite-shaped sails, the country's space agency said Tuesday.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 27, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (29) | comments 12

Hybrid solar system makes rooftop hydrogen

While roofs across the world sport photovoltaic solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity, a Duke University engineer believes a novel hybrid system can wring even more useful energy out of the sun's ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (17) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

From Terabytes to Petabytes: Computer Scientists Develop New Hybrid Database System

(PhysOrg.com) -- As the amounts of data being stored by databases around the world enters the realm of the petabyte (the amount of data stored in a mile-high stack of CD-ROM disks), efficient data management is becoming more ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (11) | comments 0

Scientists create hybrid system of human-machine interaction

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at Florida Atlantic University have created a "hybrid" system to examine real-time interactions between humans and machines (virtual partners).

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Get the Honda's new CR-Z hybrid for less than $20,000

The super sporty Honda CR-Z hybrid, which will debut at Honda dealerships across the nation on Aug. 24, comes with a price tag less than $20,000. The two-door coupe comes with an MSRP of $19,200 plus a $750 ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jun 28, 2010 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (11) | comments 19

F1 gearing up for new 'green' and 'cool' future

Formula One is preparing itself for a period of progressive change towards greater fuel efficiency, clearer 'green' credentials and much bigger popularity with car makers and racing fans.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Microsoft to power Toyota cars on Internet highway

Microsoft and Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) on Wednesday announced they will work together to infuse the Japanese auto maker's cars with digital capabilities hosted in the Internet "cloud."

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 3

New ORNL system provides hybrid electric autos with power to spare

An advancement in hybrid electric vehicle technology is providing powerful benefits beyond transportation.

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 04, 2010 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (5) | comments 3

NREL Evaluates UPS Hybrid-Electric Van Performance

(PhysOrg.com) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has collected and analyzed fuel economy, maintenance and other vehicle performance data from UPS’s first generation hybrid diesel ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Hybrid technology moves from road to water

Hybrid engines aren't just for cars anymore. Hybrid engine systems are slowly catching on with environmentally conscious sailors, replacing less-fuel efficient diesel motors on sailboats.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 11

Software eases flow to fluid power trucks

Eaton Corporation is using IBM modeling software to develop series hydraulic hybrid systems. Replacing a vehicle’s conventional drive train and transmission, the series hydraulic hybrid (SHH) system promises dramatic fuel ...

Technology / Software

created Dec 24, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Honda to Begin Sales of Two More Hybrid Models in 2010

Honda Motor announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Ford, Toyota to join hands on hybrid trucks

Ford and Toyota announced Monday plans to jointly develop a new hybrid system for light trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 22, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Toyota to unveil new hybrid model at motor show

Toyota Motor said Tuesday it would unveil a new compact hybrid car at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, boasting improved fuel efficiency amid intensifying competition to build more eco-friendly vehicles.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1