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Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Real Time Wraparound Views For Vehicles
2008-11-17 16:15:00 From OhGizmo!: Today Fujitsu Laboratories Inc. announced a new video-processing technology that gives a driver a complete wraparound view of their vehicle's perimeter in real time, eliminating blind spots and reducing the number of small animals they accidentally back over. As well
shift by wire for vehicles
2008-11-15 12:00:00 Does anyone know which vehicle uses shift by wire technology for manual gearboxes. I am looking for shift by wire system which is only controlled by driver i.e doesint have a automatic gear selection. in this way this is different from AMT. FILO concept car by SKF & Bertone has this system
Robotic Underwater Vehicles to Help Canada Map Arctic Seabed
2008-11-14 15:32:00 From CBC | Technology & Science News: The Canadian government will move ahead with plans to use autonomous underwater vehicles to help map the eastern Arctic seabed, research officials say. The robotic vehicles will be used starting in the spring of 2010 for mapping research tha
DOE to Offer $25 Billion in Loans for Advanced Vehicles
2008-11-13 05:47:00 That's 25 BILLION. This is from the DOE EERE Network DOE to Offer $25 Billion in Loans for Advanced Vehicles A new DOE loan program will help automakers and component manufacturers shift their manufacturing facilities toward advanced, fuel-efficient vehicles. Credit: Ford Mot
Military Surplus Auctions for Equipment and Vehicles
2008-10-23 19:34:00 Large auction of military and government surplus industrial equipment and vehicles at various sites across the United States including California and Ohio. Equipment and vehicles includes var... more from scrapmetalprices...
Military Surplus Vehicles, Equipment and Generators Auctions
2008-10-15 13:55:00 Military Auctions ending Oct 16, 2008 - AuctionsSeveral large auctions for military surplus equipment and vehicles including water blasters, motors, forklifts, tractors, generators, trucks, diesel ... more from scrapmetalprices...
Military Auction of Heavy Equipment and Vehicles
2008-10-08 20:51:00 Auction Event 3659 - Large auction consisting of many different lots of military surplus vehicles and equipment including trucks, forklifts, refer trucks, engines, parts and more ... more from scrapmetalprices...
New Material Could Speed Development Of Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
2008-10-08 17:04:00 From ScienceDaily: Latest Science News: Researchers in Greece report design of a new material that almost meets the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2010 goals for hydrogen storage and could help eliminate a key roadblock to practical hydrogen-powered vehicles. Their study on a w
How To Really Test A Car
2008-09-27 18:28:00 I wonder whether they did these before the allow all the Peroduas' cars to hit the road?Tags : cars, Humor, video
24 Eerie Abandoned Vehicles and Transit Structures
2008-09-15 22:04:00 (Images via: wili, thejourney1972, ahmedrabea and parksy) Like buildings and property (or even entire towns and cities), vehicles go abandoned in all shapes, sizes and types. In some cases disaster strikes. In others, changing technologies render old designs obsolete, leaving majestic airplanes and giant steamers to rust and gather dust. These twenty-four abandoned land, sea and air ...
By: Web Urbanist
Best Mileage Vehicles - Achieving 40 to 60 Miles Per Gallon By Dean Forster
2008-09-14 20:00:00 When cars and transportation began to be a major way of getting from place to place, was not a concern with the gas that it took to run a car. Now that individuals know more about the fuel economy, the environment and oil, there is the need to begin changing exactly how transportation works with cars. If you still want to use a car as a part of transportation, but want to do so effectively, you can start by getting the best mileage vehicles and comparing your options. This will allow you to make the most of the cars without having to lose your abilities to get to different points. The main concept to know about with getting better gas mileage is to understand how gas works in a car. When gas is put into a car, it will move into the engine of the vehicle and will burn. This burning will then allow the engine to move and will create a response from the car to go forward. This is done when the fuel turns into energy and propels the engine to turn. There are two types of engines that ar...
Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Testing Begins in UK
2008-09-12 15:55:00 From Newlaunches.com: Toyota together with EDF Energy, the British subsidiary of the French energy company EDF, has began testing Toyota plug-in hybrid vehicles on public roads in the United Kingdom from September 10. The UK road tests, like those conducted with EDF in France start
Natural Gas for Vehicles
2008-09-01 11:19:00 Due to the upcoming job transfer, I'll be using 100% own transport to get to work. This will increase my monthly expenses as the cekik-darah fuel prices never seem to look good. I need to do something about it.So recently I did a little modification on Kancil. Take a close look at these before and after photos:BeforeAfterCan you spot the difference? Cube tgk betol2 beza kat kereta dlm 2 gambo tuh.Klu korang tgk betol2, sampai besok pagi pong tak jumpe ape2 ehehe.Ok2 just kidding. Ku actually tambah NGV(Natural Gas for Vehicles) kat Kancil neh.RM8 for 150km. Why not? ROI in 2 years.da~
By: ad3ck's bLoG
Natural Gas for Vehicles
2008-09-01 11:19:00 Due to the upcoming job transfer, I'll be using 100% own transport to get to work. This will increase my monthly expenses as the cekik-darah fuel prices never seem to look good. I need to do something about it.So recently I did a little modification on Kancil. Take a close look at these before and after photos:BeforeAfterCan you spot the difference? Cube tgk betol2 beza kat kereta dlm 2 gambo tuh.Klu korang tgk betol2, sampai besok pagi pong tak jumpe ape2 ehehe.Ok2 just kidding. Ku actually tambah NGV(Natural Gas for Vehicles) kat Kancil neh.RM8 for 150km. Why not? ROI in 2 years.da~
By: ad3ck's bLoG
Buying Used Vehicles - Beneficial or Not? By Ian Wright
2008-08-31 11:57:00 To buy a used car or not to buy one: that is the question.Cars come in various sizes, colors, models and makes. They each have different brand names like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Kia, Toyota, Daihatsu, Mazda, Honda, Mercury, Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Subaru, Daewoo, Mercedes, Chrysler, Rolls Royce, and many more.Consider that vehicles have nationalities as well. They may be Japanese, American, Korean, German or any other. These vehicles also grow old, just like people. Unlike people, their birthdays don't seem to be a matter of celebration. When classifying cars, you will find that they fall under the categories of used or new.Your personal preferences really decide whether your next car should be new or used. Some people may have had a good or bad experience with their previous used cars, although smooth salesmen and women call them "reconditioned" instead of "used."One of the best things about purchasing a used vehicle is that it will cost you a lot less than a brand new one str...
LARGE AUCTION - Industrial and Marine Vehicles, Trucks, Vehicle Parts
2008-08-28 18:00:00 Event 3576 - Coast-to-Coast Industrial, Marine & VehicularCoast to Cast Auction of vehicles of all sorts, marine equipment, industrial vehicles andf equipment, parts, etc. Go to lin... more from scrapmetalprices...
Custer Cars: Early Electric Vehicles
2008-08-20 07:01:00 The Custer car was an early alternative fuel car - and you can see from the pictures that it looked as if it came from Munchkin Land. Custer Specialty Car Company began producing electric cars and wheelchairs in Dayton, Ohio, in 1920. The founder, L. Luzern Custer, was an invalid, hence the three
Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?
2008-08-15 22:10:00 While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently. Cars and Motors Environment Funny Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Lotus Toyota
Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?
2008-08-15 22:10:00 While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently. Cars and Motors Environment Funny Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Lotus Toyota
Extending The Range of Electric Vehicles By En-route Induction Charging.
2008-08-06 07:38:00 It is probable that I am violating some fundamental principles in making this suggestion. I didn't have a good grasp of the technical challenges back in the 70's when I first became aware of this possibility and I still don't. That is why I am here. I know there are folks here that know this st
85 HDTV Vehicles will be put into use
2008-07-25 13:01:00 Reporters from ouir state tv station show us the picture of 58 vehicles came from 6 europe countries arrived in Tianjin port this morming and dispetched soon to the match sites in Beijing, Hongkong ,Tianjin and Qingtao etc. to serve for this 29th Olympic games hold in China. there are 20 vehi
James Dyson Developing A Motor For Solar Powered Vehicles
2008-06-25 15:48:00 If a slumping economy and rising gas prices have got you down James Dyson’s new invention may put a smirk on your face. The creator of bag-less vacuum cleaners has set his sites and money on a gas-less, solar powered vehicle, according to Switched.com. The Dyson billionaire hopes to develop a lightweight electric motor that could potentially ...
Ultracapacitors: The Key to Effective Electric Vehicles?
2008-06-24 09:20:00 From Discover | Technology: Ultracapacitors, which can store and release electrical energy way faster than batteries, are finally being road tested, and might be the secret to electric supercars. Capacitors have the handy ability to store and release electrical energy very quick
If Lies Were Fuel, Our Vehicles Would Run Forever
2008-06-23 11:47:00 (It gets a little tiresome trying to come up with plays on words having to do with the number one topic on everyone?s minds, so I just came out and said it ? oh, and by the way, while we?re all bitching about the price of gas, myself included, anybody remember the war?).So President George W. Milhous Bush thus spoke the following here?"If congressional leaders leave for the Fourth of July recess without taking action, they will need to explain why $4-a-gallon gasoline is not enough incentive for them to act."I?ll bet that?s sure to get all of the congressional ?Bush Dogs? to howling; I mean, gee, they just handed FISA to him on a silver platter ? why not just let him gut the Rocky Mountain West while they?re at it to mine for oil in shale so that 35 percent approval rating can shoot all the way up to 36 (as noted here)?And how sad is it that Little Tommy (?Suck. On. This.?) Friedman is actually the voice of reason here (re: his New York Times column yesterday)?This from a president ...
The top Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs); list of 100% electric cars.
2008-06-19 15:03:00 With the petrol prices rising, the energy crisis looming, and the state of the environment deteriorating, I thought it was time to compile a list of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). First I’d like to say that I’m pretty pissed of that the internal combustion engine is still with us today. I remember when the Australian ...
Legalizing the Three Wheeled Electric Vehicles
2008-06-10 11:03:00 In some states such as Ohio, there are laws governing the proper classification of vehicles that can travel in their streets. The ideal definition of allowed vehicles does not include three wheeled vehicles like the Xebra Sedan, an electric powered vehicle that is sure to be a good way to stave off the growing pains ...
Gaddi.com offers a one stop place for all car buying needs of a customer
2008-06-08 05:03:00 Pahwa Knowledge Based Services (PKBS) has launched an auto portal Gaadi.com. Gaadi.com is a new car portal that will help users buy or sell cars, research for a car, find out insurance options and maintain current cars online. Users can access information relating to research on all Indian Cars - Technical Specifications, Features, Prices, Comparisons, Reviews, ...
Dangerously Silent Vehicles?
2008-06-07 15:27:00 By all indications it appears that hybrid and electric vehicles pose a certain risk for pedestrians, particularly legally blind and handicapped individuals. One obvious solution is some kind of audible alert. Typical backup beepers do the job, but probably are too loud and annoying in constant use.
GPS Tracking For Your Vehicles
2008-06-07 09:34:00 I hope you always in good condition. Last week my friend told me about his experienced lost his beloved car. Fortunately, his car equipped with GPS tracking system and police manage to find the location and arrest the stealer in a workshop hundred kilometres away. This story is a big lesson for those who love your car. You may need extra security before it too late. The idea of global
Renault, Nissan New Plant in India: 400,000 Passenger Vehicles Annually
2008-06-06 12:19:00 It looks like Renault Nissan Automotive in India will be pumping out a lot more vehicles as they have started the ground breaking ceremony of their new plant. Read the full details in the press release below. CHENNAI (June 6, 2008) ? Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) today hosted the ground-breaking ceremony for its ...
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Chrysler extends June incentives on most Dodge vehicles
2008-06-06 08:00:00 Chrysler extends June incentives on most Dodge vehicles Chrysler's Let's Refuel America campaign may not be increasing the automaker's sales figures, but that's not stopping Chrysler from extending the program on most Dodge vehicles. From now until the end of June, Dodge will be offering increased incentives on most its vehicles — with the largest incentives being placed on the company's thirstiest vehicles. In addition to cash back or the Let's Refuel America deal, Dodge will be offering both incentive programs on some of its vehicles. The biggest deals can be had on the Dodge Ram, with customers able to choose from as much as $5,000 cash back or $3,000 cash back and the Let's Refuel America gas card. Durango buyers can choose from a similar scheme, with the gas card coming with $1,000 cash back. Almost any Dodge vehicle powered by a V8 will see some combination of cash back and the $2.99 gas guarantee. Dodge's smallest vehicle, the Ca...
Singapore LTA to cut road tax by 15% for most vehicles from July 1
2008-06-06 06:29:00 Singapore LTA to cut road tax by 15% for most vehicles from July 1 By Hiroshi Limmell, SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will reduce road tax for most vehicles from 1 July. In a statement, the LTA said road tax for cars, motorcycles, taxis and commercial vehicles will fall by 15 per cent. Electric and hybrid cars will also see a 15 per cent decline in road tax rates. And it’s also good news for Euro-IV diesel car owners. In February this year, LTA said the special tax for Euro-IV cars will be revised downwards. From July onwards, LTA will be reducing the special tax for Euro-IV engines, which is paid on top of the normal road tax for these vehicles. Currently, the special tax is priced at four times the normal tax of a similar capacity petrol car. The new rates will be lower. For example, the 6-months special tax for a 1.6 litre Euro-IV diesel car will be cut from the current S$1,488 to S$1,000. Ownvers will also have a reduced normal tax rate to pay for these vehi...
Public Service Vehicles Continue to Cause Mayhem On Barbados Roads
2008-06-06 04:50:00 Image Source Nation Newspaper Yesterday 75 year old Gusfield “Gus” Joseph formerly of Foul Bay, St. Philip was killed in a smash-up with minibus B76, reported to be driven by Bernard Atkins, 34, of Maxwell Hill, Christ Church. Based on what we have heard and read, Mr. Joseph was a naturalized Barbadian citizen who has made ...
20 Reasons Women Purchase General Motors Vehicles
2008-06-06 00:31:00 This is the top 20 reasons that women purchased GM vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUV's.1. Exterior Styling 63.3%2. Vehicle Ride 58.0%3. Dependablility/Reliable 55.2%4. Exterior Color 52.5%5. Interior Roominess 49.4%6. OnStar 49.2%7. Feeling Safe 48.8%8. Seating Comfort 47.8%9. Vehicle Reputation 46.5%10. Dealership Sales 44.5%11. Manufacturer Rep 44.1%12. Value for Money 44.1%13. Interior Styling 42.7%14. Fun To Drive 42.3%15. Handling/Maneuverable 41.3%16. Exterior Size 38.8%17. Brand Reputation 38.6%18. Vehicle Quietness 38.4%19. Seating Capacity 37.4%20. Brand Name 37.0%Over 70% of OnStar Subscribers indicate they will purchase their next vehicle with OnStar equipped.Looking to buy a New Car? Why not make sure you get the best price possible. Get A Quote. Quick.and FREE so you know you received a Great Deal on your New Car!
Small Cars, Old Motorcycles, and Fringe Vehicles
2008-06-05 07:01:00 So was the small-car showing at the first Hemmings cruise-in two weeks ago just a blip on the radar? Perhaps: Last night's turnout included just the regular number of vintage Beetles and British cars, though we did see a remarkably nice 1965 Midget. We did note a few more motorcycles than usual
Bentley recalls 13,420 vehicles
2008-06-04 00:50:00 Bentley recalls 13,420 vehicles Bentley is widely regarded as one of the finest automakers on the planet, but today's news reminds us once again that nobody's perfect. The now Volkswagen-owned automaker from Crewe has announced the recall of 13,420 vehicles. The recall is due to a faulty fuel filter. Bentley discovered that road salt can corrode the filter's surface, which could ultimately lead to a fuel leak and the possibility of a fire. The recall affects all Bentley Continental GT, Continental GT Speed, Continental Flying Spur, and Continental GTC vehicles built between 2004 and 2008. Bentley's last recall was about a year ago for faulty wheel bolts used on the Arnage sedan.
Safe Motor Vehicles Under $30,000
2008-06-04 00:08:00 NRMA Motoring & Services/ANCAP The Australasian New Car Assessment Program?s (ANCAP) has announced that two more vehicles costing less than $30,000 have received a five-star crash test rating. NRMA Motoring Research Manager Jack Haley said the trend towards vehicles offering more protection continues and ANCAP was now working cooperatively with some manufacturers to assist in the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Safe Motor Vehicles Under $30,000", url: "http://www.australianwomenonli-ne.com/?p=571" });
Knowing Used Cars or Pre-Owned Vehicles
2008-06-04 00:00:00 In North America we are very dependent upon our vehicles. Only the major cities have reliable convenient mass transit systems. Along with the dependency some people also tend to have love affairs with their vehicles. These people will name their cars, spend hours washing and waxing them and will purchase different accessories for them. People also ...
Mercedes-Benz vehicles at the Brooklands Motoring Festival
2008-06-04 00:00:00 Visitors to Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve will be treated to appearances from some of the most iconic vehicles of the past 100 years as they go head-to-head in a unique Concours D?Elegance. Mercedes-Benz World and Brooklands Museum will jointly organise the two day Festival, taking place over 28/29 June, which will establish ?The Double Twelve? as a unique Concours D?Elegance with a strong action content. Already a wealth of entries has been received from the owners of both pre and post-War thoroughbred cars looking to secure a trophy at the inaugural event. The unique line up of cars will compete over the weekend in a variety of categories including Mille Miglia/RAC Rally Class, post-War grand Touring class and the post-War Spirit of Brooklands class. Vehicles currently scheduled to appear include: Aston Martin DB4 GT4 Zagato Austin Healey ?Frogeye? Sprites Lagonda M45 Rapide Post war Talbot-Lago Bentley R type Continental Alfa R...
Cool Halo 3 Vehicles Gone Wild Video :D
2008-06-03 18:23:00 Hehe, lol. This video is very unique and funny :D Havent seen any halo 3 video like this one before. "I like to move it move it song" is just perfect for this video too. (Sorry dont know what the song title is, who is singing this song anyway?). Watch and enjoy ;)
Knowing Used Cars or Pre-Owned Vehicles
2008-06-03 12:21:00 In North America we are very dependent upon our vehicles. Only the major cities have reliable convenient mass transit systems. Along with the dependency some people also tend to have love affairs with their vehicles. These people will name their cars, spend hours washing and waxing them and will purchase different accessories for them. People also have their dream vehicles closely tucked in their minds. Many people will talk about what type of vehicle they would love to have if they won the lottery. Unfortunately, with the price of vehicles many of us need to purchase used cars or pre-owned vehicles. It is very important if you are in the market for a used vehicle to check the used car classifieds in your area, you can usually save some cash buying privately, but when you find a car check for the used car records. Some cars hold their value much better than others because they are designed to run well even with high mileage. Reliable used car records include the maintenance recor...
Porsche vehicles to stay the course despite stricter CAFE regulations
2008-06-03 06:38:00 Porsche vehicles to stay the course despite stricter CAFE regulations Despite newly passed CAFE regulations, Porsche says the standards will not force it to change its brand image or vehicle lineup. The German automaker is widely regarded as one of the world's best sports car makers, a reputation it plans to keep even with impending fuel-economy regulations. "We will make our cars more fuel efficient, but we will not change our nature," Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, told Automotive News. "Our customers expect a certain characteristic to our cars." Instead of relying on smaller, less powerful engines, Porsche will focus on reducing the weight of its vehicles and will also begin to utilize hybrid technologies. Von Platen confirmed that a hybrid version of the Cayenne is head to the U.S. in late 2010 and the German automaker will also offer a hybrid version of the upcoming Panamera four-door coupe. However, despite the recent trend f...
Amazing Collection of Vehicles for Less Than $10,000.
2008-05-30 10:56:00 We are Young Chevrolet, the volume retailer with a large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles in Layton, UT. Excitement never ends at our dealership as we continue offering fabulous offers on new and pre-owned vehicles. Currently we have a fabulous collection of pre-owned vehicles under $10,000. Here you can find pre-owned cars of Chevrolet and ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Honda Start To Sale Its Freed Compact Minivan
2008-05-30 01:06:00 The new Honda Freed compact minivan expect to be available tomorrow in the Land of the Rising Sun. The model comes in 3 different versions ? the first seven-passenger vehicle in its class featuring captain?s seats in the second row; the first eight-passenger vehicle in its class; and a five-passenger type which offers a large, ...
By: Today Gadgets
Water Powered Automobiles - Use Water To Run Your Vehicles
2008-05-29 12:37:00 The technology for running cars on water instead of fossil fuel is a highly desirable one not just for cutting down of fuel bills but also for the betterment of the environment. The technology that exists as of today, allows the use of water and gasoline to be used in the running of the car, ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Alternative Fuel Vehicles And Biodiesel
2008-05-29 07:00:00 If it’s a diesel, it’s an alt fuel vehicle by default. Biodiesel blends can be used in any diesel engine; however, it’s important to use the blends in accordance with the manufacturers specs. With more and more clean diesels coming on line, keep your eyes peeled for those ULSD pumps too. With fueling stations in ...
By: Resources zone
Nissan to build new plant for commercial vehicles in China
2008-05-29 00:00:00 {mosgoogle right}TOKYO (AP) -- Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday it would build a new plant in China as part of the Japanese automaker's plan to boost vehicle sales in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.Nissan's joint venture, Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd., will set up the plant in Henan province, central China, to produce 120,000 light commercial vehicles a year, Japan's No.3 automaker said in a statement.Nissan, Dongfeng Motor and Nissan's Chinese partner, Dongfeng A ...
Disadvantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles By C.l. Hendricks
2008-05-28 20:22:00 There are many disadvantages of hybrid electric vehicles. First of all, hybrid electric vehicles are not all-electric vehicles. They do require gasoline to drive.Hybrid electric vehicles use regenerative braking to get their electricity. The gas energy is captured off of the brakes and stored as electricity. All electric vehicles are a much better alternative in terms of cutting down smog. There are several available today.Hybrid electric vehicles are also inferior to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Many automotive companies are working on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in production now. Very soon Chevy will come out with a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.While hybrid electric vehicles are low smog emission vehicles, they do produce emissions. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce water as their emission, making them far superior to hybrid electric vehicles. Or better yet take public transportation in a city that uses hydrogen fuel cell buses.Although hybrid electric vehicles are readily availa...
M-112 Gives Smaller Vehicles A Sleak Look
2008-05-28 17:21:00 For those who live in the compact cities around the world, smaller is alot of times better. Having to navigate through the congested cities can be a pain, and whatever can make it easier is better. The problem with getting a smaller car, is making sure it looks sleak, and is cool enough to keep ...
By: TechDune
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