News tagged with volkswagen
Futuristic cars are coming faster than you think
Cars that drive themselves are not just the stuff of sci-fi movies. The technology is real, the cars can now drive legally and the debate is starting on whether society is better off when software is behind the wheel.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 13, 2012 |
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Volkswagen Passat sets world record for longest distance on one tank of clean diesel fuel
The world's most fuel-efficient couple has done it again. John and Helen Taylor were determined to break the record for the farthest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel. They decided to attempt the ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 11, 2012 |
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Volkswagen demonstrates “Temporary Auto Pilot” (w/ Video)
Volkswagen, the German car manufacturer who has stated its goal of becoming the largest car maker in the world, has demoed a new addition to the growing list of driver assisted automobile test features from a variety of car ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 29, 2011 |
4 / 5 (15) |
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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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BMW, Mazda lead the way as auto emissions fall: survey
BMW and Mazda lead the way in cutting auto emissions, well ahead of their rivals in the hunt for cleaner cars as new European Union targets begin to bear green fruit, a report showed Tuesday.
Sep 14, 2009 |
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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 |
5 / 5 (5) |
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Volkswagen plans electric car in 2013: head
German auto maker Volkswagen hopes to turn out its first all-electric car in 2013, VW head Martin Winterkorn said Friday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 03, 2009 |
3.3 / 5 (7) |
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Volkswagen announces 'Temporary Auto Pilot' with advanced features
(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen, as part of the European wide research project HAVEit, has announced the Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP), a set of features added to a car that aids in speed control, lane-assist and ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Diesel cars gain traction slowly in US market
After many fits and starts, diesel cars are gaining traction in the US market, fueled largely by German carmakers including Volkswagen, which opened a plant in May in Tennessee.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 03, 2011 |
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AIDA 2.0 brings a full panel, plus some, location display to drivers (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- If you remember the AIDA (Affective, Intelligent Driving Agent) system, which came out roughly a year and a half ago, then you remember that it was a joint project, made by MIT and Volkswagen, ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
May 04, 2011 |
3 / 5 (2) |
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Honda natural gas car wins LA green prize
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas was named Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show on Thursday, beating finalists including European, US and other Asian carmakers. ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 17, 2011 |
3 / 5 (2) |
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VW gives employees break from their Blackberry
Are you fed up with your Blackberry because it effectively puts you on call for your employer 24/7? Are you a slave to its blinking red light and the vibrating alarm that tells you you have a new email?
Dec 23, 2011 |
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