News tagged with hydraulic brakes
Prius problems put spotlight on car electronics
(AP) -- Your most expensive piece of electronics probably is not your flat panel TV or your computer. More likely, it's your car, which can pack 50 microprocessors to control everything from the fuel mix ...
Feb 04, 2010 |
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Researchers develop high-performance bulk thermoelectrics
(PhysOrg.com) -- Roughly 10 billion miles beyond Neptune's orbit, and well past their 30th birthdays, Voyagers 1 and 2 continue their lonely trek into the Milky Way. And they're still functioning—running ...
May 23, 2011 |
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NASA says no new launch attempt before next Sunday
NASA's space shuttles are dragging their tails toward retirement.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 02, 2011 |
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Household bleach can decontaminate food prep surfaces in ricin bioterrorist attack
Help for a bioterrorist attack involving ricin, one of the most likely toxic agents, may be as close at hand as the laundry shelf, according to a report presented here today at the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of ...
Mar 29, 2011 |
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More power from bumps in the road: Energy-harvesting shock absorbers
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of MIT undergraduate students has invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road, generating electricity while it smoothes the ride more effectively than ...
Feb 10, 2009 |
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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 ...
Dec 24, 2008 |
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Fuel-saving designs improve efficiency of hydraulic systems
Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment.
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Automotive safety systems get more dependable
As automotive safety systems become more complex, the risk of failure increases. But European researchers believe they have found a way to improve dependability.
May 16, 2008 |
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Wonder Wedge on Wheels — Braking Without Hydraulics
With its EWB (Electronic Wedge Brake), Siemens is aiming for a revolution in braking system technology for passenger cars. Compared to today’s hydraulic brakes, the EWB is more efficient, responds faster, requires ...
Sep 26, 2005 |
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The Cold Equations Of Spaceflight
In the past month, we have been blessed with numerous leaks from NASA of various study documents relating to the new boosters that will be needed to carry out the new manned moon program. I've been monitoring the large volume ...
Sep 09, 2005 |
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The automobile of the future on the way
ROBOTIKER-TECNALIA Technological Centre is currently developing the project known as TANGER (Technologies for New Generation Automobiles). These technologies will integrate novel and innovative solutions into new automotive ...
Jan 21, 2005 |
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