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  Ford, GE and University of Michigan join forces to boost EV battery lifespan with advanced sensor

  6 August 2012 / 3 comments

  Arguably a significant reason for the still-rather-high costs involved in buying and running hybrid and electric vehicles is the question of battery health and lifespan. This isn’t only about knowing how much juice is left […]

   

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  Ford introducing virtual factory to improve efficiency

  2 August 2012 / 4 comments

  In a move to cut costs and improve efficiency, Ford is developing a complete virtual factory to simulate assembly line production processes. This will enable engineers to work together on ‘virtual build events’ and conduct […]

   

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  Japanese firms working together to build cutting-edge lithium-ion battery material

  31 July 2012 / 4 comments

  Over in Japan, reports indicate that a quartet of Japanese companies is banding up to mass-produce a cutting-edge lithium ion battery material, both domestically and overseas. Kureha, Kuraray and Itochu are set to work together […]

   

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  New design from Chris Bangle – it’s a cognac bottle!

  21 May 2012 / 5 comments

  Now, we’re definitely not in the habit of talking about booze, even if some of us here do enjoy the odd tipple or three now and then, but something along those lines then on a […]

   

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  Mazda CX-5 to debut Smart City Brake Support system

  15 February 2012 / 13 comments

  Mazda has announced that the upcoming CX-5 SUV arriving this spring will debut a Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system, which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in […]

   

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  Jatco introduces CVT8 and CVT8 Hybrid transmissions

  7 December 2011 / 19 comments

  Jatco has announced a new continuously variable transmission for midsize and large front-wheel drive vehicles, offering an improvement of 10% in fuel economy compared to earlier models. Designed for application with 2.0 to 3.5 litre […]

   

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  Nissan’s new 2.5 liter hybrid unit to replace 3.5 liter V6?

  2 December 2011 / 11 comments

  Nissan has introduced a brand new hybrid drivetrain which is made up by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an electric motor as well as a lithium-ion battery pack. The interesting bit is that the […]

   

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  Need assistance? Well, they’re all EARs, it seems

  10 November 2011 / 5 comments

  It’s called EARs, or Emergency Assistance & Response Services, to give it its full name, and it’s a nationwide personal safety and automotive assistance service, ready to aid anyone who find themselves lost, stranded or […]

   

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  Humanix iSAVE-SC1 e-Tricar – the car, as airbag

  27 October 2011 / 21 comments

  Click to enlarge. Okay, so here’s the novel take of the week. According to reports, a venture company in Japan called Humanix will introduce an electric vehicle that wears airbags. On the outside. The Hiroshima-based […]

   

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  New tech to help build better batteries emerges

  17 October 2011 / 1 comment

  Over in Japan, automakers – working with partners – as well as companies in other industries are researching technologies to improve the performance of storage batteries for use in both vehicles and homes, according to […]

   

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  Nissan unveils revolutionary car battery charging tech and new, highly formable ultra high tensile strength steel

  6 October 2011 / 30 comments

  Nissan has unveiled a couple of innovations, and the first is the development of a new technology that can fully charge an electric vehicle battery in about 10 minutes. According to a report, researchers at […]

   

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  Proton and Agensi Inovasi Malaysia sign MoU to collaborate on innovation activities in automotive sector

  3 October 2011 / 127 comments

  Proton and Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation and collaboration related to innovation activities in the automotive sector. The partnership will see Proton and AIM working together to […]

   

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  GM to introduce industry’s first front centre airbag

  30 September 2011 / 9 comments

  One more added on the safety item list. General Motors is set to introduce the industry’s first front center airbag, which is an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side […]

   

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  F1 In Schools World Finals – two awards for Malaysia

  27 September 2011 / 4 comments

  Last week’s seventh F1 In Schools World Finals held in Kuala Lumpur saw Malaysia picking up two awards at the event. Malaysian team Velospeed SIC from Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor won the Team Portfolio […]

   

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  Australian team crowned as 2011 F1 In Schools champions

  23 September 2011 / 0 comments

  An Australian team has been crowned as the 2011 F1 In Schools World Champions. Pentagliders, from Brooks High School, Tasmania, took home the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy in the finals, which was held in […]

   

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