items tagged with Automotive technology
BMW, Honda top most-reliable U.K. car ranking
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-11-09 07:14:39
According to the publication Fleet News, the top two most reliable automobile manufacturers used by British fleet management companies are BMW and Honda. And for most reliable car models, Honda had three of the top five models, with BMW capturing the other two spots.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-11-09 07:14:39
According to the publication Fleet News, the top two most reliable automobile manufacturers used by British fleet management companies are BMW and Honda. And for most reliable car models, Honda had three of the top five models, with BMW capturing the other two spots.
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When the tire hits the road, could it be with trees?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-06 08:50:09
An Oregon State University study has shown that automobile tires could someday be made partially out of trees—and they would perform better than silica-based rubber tires, save people money on fuel costs, and cost less to purchase. It sounds like they are "barking up the right tree"!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-08-06 08:50:09
An Oregon State University study has shown that automobile tires could someday be made partially out of trees—and they would perform better than silica-based rubber tires, save people money on fuel costs, and cost less to purchase. It sounds like they are "barking up the right tree"!
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Illinois study: U.S. speed limits directly impact deaths
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-20 08:32:52
In 1995, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways in the United States was changed from 55 miles per hour (mph) nationwide to a state-regulated system (that resulted in many speeds of 65 mph or above). A research study concludes that the change directly caused an extra 12,500 deaths over the next ten years on U.S. interstates.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-07-20 08:32:52
In 1995, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways in the United States was changed from 55 miles per hour (mph) nationwide to a state-regulated system (that resulted in many speeds of 65 mph or above). A research study concludes that the change directly caused an extra 12,500 deaths over the next ten years on U.S. interstates.
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Tesla Motors charges forward with Model S all-electric sedan
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Transport
2009-03-27 09:20:25
Even though the global economy is in a financial downturn, Tesla Motors is continuing with its plans to produce an all-electric car in the United States. Its slick, seven-seat Tesla Model S was unveiled in California.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Transport
2009-03-27 09:20:25
Even though the global economy is in a financial downturn, Tesla Motors is continuing with its plans to produce an all-electric car in the United States. Its slick, seven-seat Tesla Model S was unveiled in California.
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Is it a car? Or, is it an airplane? It's The Transition!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-19 08:34:06
The Terrafugia company successfully completed its first test flight earlier in March 2009 for what they hope to be the first commercially successful flying car or, conversely a “roadable” aircraft. Wouldn't Felix Longobardi be proud! Who? Please read on!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-19 08:34:06
The Terrafugia company successfully completed its first test flight earlier in March 2009 for what they hope to be the first commercially successful flying car or, conversely a “roadable” aircraft. Wouldn't Felix Longobardi be proud! Who? Please read on!
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Traffic congestion dips as economy plummets
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-02-26 11:51:43
According to the INRIX National Traffic Scorecard, there was a 30% decrease in major-city traffic congestion in 2008. So, there’s less traffic jams during your drive back and forth from work; assuming, that is, you have a job and are driving on these highways across the United States.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-02-26 11:51:43
According to the INRIX National Traffic Scorecard, there was a 30% decrease in major-city traffic congestion in 2008. So, there’s less traffic jams during your drive back and forth from work; assuming, that is, you have a job and are driving on these highways across the United States.
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High-tech 1/X Toyota car may feel at home in the sea
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-02-23 10:08:53
The 1/X design concept car by the Toyota Motor Corporation may one day use high-technology materials such as environmentally sustainable seaweed for the main material of its body. In the future, Toyota may use ecologically-friendly plant-base materials for all of its cars and trucks.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-02-23 10:08:53
The 1/X design concept car by the Toyota Motor Corporation may one day use high-technology materials such as environmentally sustainable seaweed for the main material of its body. In the future, Toyota may use ecologically-friendly plant-base materials for all of its cars and trucks.
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“Alliance” formed to make advanced car batteries – in the US
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-20 04:24:39
With lithium ion battery technologies being advanced, designed and manufactured in Asia, a new US “alliance” of “leading US battery and advanced materials companies” and “one of the country’s largest national laboratories” is being formed to ensure advanced batteries are designed and manufactured in the US, so US companies aren’t dependent on foreigners.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-20 04:24:39
With lithium ion battery technologies being advanced, designed and manufactured in Asia, a new US “alliance” of “leading US battery and advanced materials companies” and “one of the country’s largest national laboratories” is being formed to ensure advanced batteries are designed and manufactured in the US, so US companies aren’t dependent on foreigners.
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Ants should be behind the wheel of our cars
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Transport
2008-11-18 09:47:35
A German study found that ants are much better at keeping traffic flowing without congestion than us human drivers. We might be much better off with driving advice from our little friends.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Transport
2008-11-18 09:47:35
A German study found that ants are much better at keeping traffic flowing without congestion than us human drivers. We might be much better off with driving advice from our little friends.
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Live traffic news reaches Uniden GPS units
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2008-11-09 19:00:50
Real-time traffic updates are now available on certain Uniden sat-nav devices. The SUNA service now reaches GPS navigation devices from seven of the leading manufacturers.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Services
2008-11-09 19:00:50
Real-time traffic updates are now available on certain Uniden sat-nav devices. The SUNA service now reaches GPS navigation devices from seven of the leading manufacturers.
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Everybody can improve gas mileage by hypermiling
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-11-05 09:22:16
Whether you drive a gas-guzzling SUV or a green-running hybrid, you can increase your car’s gas mileage by making conscious but simple and effective improvements in the way you drive. Become a hypermiler!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-11-05 09:22:16
Whether you drive a gas-guzzling SUV or a green-running hybrid, you can increase your car’s gas mileage by making conscious but simple and effective improvements in the way you drive. Become a hypermiler!
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Azentek in-car PC, first with Vista but not first in Australia
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-10-24 02:00:05
Forget about sticking your laptop on the passenger side front seat if you want an in-car computer, you can now have a real Windows XP or Vista computer installed where your car radio would normally go for the complete computer-on-wheels experience. Is it any good, and what’s an alternative that works with higher-end mobile phones?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-10-24 02:00:05
Forget about sticking your laptop on the passenger side front seat if you want an in-car computer, you can now have a real Windows XP or Vista computer installed where your car radio would normally go for the complete computer-on-wheels experience. Is it any good, and what’s an alternative that works with higher-end mobile phones?
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Is your car iPodified?
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Peripherals
2008-10-20 09:36:55
Automobile manufacturers are driving to accelerate sales by upping the ante as far as compelling technology extras are concerned. High on the demands of most car consumers is iPodification...
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Peripherals
2008-10-20 09:36:55
Automobile manufacturers are driving to accelerate sales by upping the ante as far as compelling technology extras are concerned. High on the demands of most car consumers is iPodification...
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India shines the light on the solar-powered rickshaw
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-10-13 06:51:03
People pulling around rickshaws in India could one day be a thing of the past – replaced instead with solar-powered motorised bicycle-drawn rickshaws known as the “Soleckshaw”.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-10-13 06:51:03
People pulling around rickshaws in India could one day be a thing of the past – replaced instead with solar-powered motorised bicycle-drawn rickshaws known as the “Soleckshaw”.
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Ford not taking the mickey on teen driver safety, delivers MyKey
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-10-08 01:37:35
Think of MyKey as the ultimate car key to “parental control” in 2008, letting you set speed and audio volume limits for teen drivers among other safety features. It’s meant to deliver safer driving, improved fuel efficiency and increased parental peace of mind, while parents get their own key without the limitations.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-10-08 01:37:35
Think of MyKey as the ultimate car key to “parental control” in 2008, letting you set speed and audio volume limits for teen drivers among other safety features. It’s meant to deliver safer driving, improved fuel efficiency and increased parental peace of mind, while parents get their own key without the limitations.
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue spawns real-life car: GTbyCITROËN
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-10-03 01:39:09
The GTbyCITROËN has become the first (known) real-life car to be originally born in a video game. The Gran Turismo 5 Prologue car has been unveiled for real at the Paris Motor Show.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: New Products
2008-10-03 01:39:09
The GTbyCITROËN has become the first (known) real-life car to be originally born in a video game. The Gran Turismo 5 Prologue car has been unveiled for real at the Paris Motor Show.
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Tech that kills!
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-08-20 21:27:21
As gadget capabilities expand, can the human mind keep up with new tech and the consequences of distraction? I conducted my own examination.
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2008-08-20 21:27:21
As gadget capabilities expand, can the human mind keep up with new tech and the consequences of distraction? I conducted my own examination.
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Microsoft wants to put Live Search inside cars
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-07-30 02:28:26
Microsoft's been working hard to get its software inside more cars and trucks for some time, and now it's bringing the 'software plus services' mantra to bear with Microsoft Live Search for Devices.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-07-30 02:28:26
Microsoft's been working hard to get its software inside more cars and trucks for some time, and now it's bringing the 'software plus services' mantra to bear with Microsoft Live Search for Devices.
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Drive safer with passengers, except for young drivers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-16 10:16:11
Canadian engineer Chris Lee and American engineer Mohamed Abdel-Aty discovered that the more passengers in a car actually makes the driver safer, except when young adults are behind the wheel with passengers younger than them.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-16 10:16:11
Canadian engineer Chris Lee and American engineer Mohamed Abdel-Aty discovered that the more passengers in a car actually makes the driver safer, except when young adults are behind the wheel with passengers younger than them.
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Prius Solar: Toyota sees sunny skies in its future
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Transport
2008-07-07 08:55:38
Though unconfirmed, the Toyota Motor Corporation is expecting to announce that it will install solar panels on some of its third-generation Prius hybrid cars in 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Transport
2008-07-07 08:55:38
Though unconfirmed, the Toyota Motor Corporation is expecting to announce that it will install solar panels on some of its third-generation Prius hybrid cars in 2009.
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