Toyota trying to move beyond safety concerns

(AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp., which built its reputation in the U.S. on safety and reliability, has been cleared by the government of electronic problems in its vehicles. Now it needs to convince consumers that it has put ...

Current use of biodiesel no more harmful than regular diesel

Up to seven per cent biodiesel blended in regular diesel will presumably not cause greater health risks for the population than the use of pure fossil diesel. This is the main conclusion in a memorandum from the Norwegian ...

Weight loss for healthier cars

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Swinburne research team has developed a joining system that overcomes obstacles to the wider use of magnesium in the automotive industry.

Singapore group to develop 'next-generation' cars

An international consortium backed by the Singapore government Thursday launched ten research projects to develop technology for "next-generation" vehicles.

Argonne launches new tool to help auto industry reduce costs

The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory unveiled today a new "plug and play" modeling tool that complements the automotive industry's interest in reducing ...

Inaugural 'Deep Orange' car unveiled at motorsports event

Amidst the din of roaring race car engines, one vehicle stood out for its sound of silence. With an electric motor, the inaugural "Deep Orange" car — the first concept car created by graduate students at the Clemson University ...

Italy to China in driverless vehicles

(AP) -- It's a modern-day version of Marco Polo's journey halfway around the world - but is anyone at the controls?

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