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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