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The New Cheese Wiz Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:25AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Larkin Mackey and Joshua McBride don’t make macaroni and cheese like your mother made it. Nor do they make it like Kraft, which turned the dish into a simple-to-prepare American classic in the 1930s when they put it in a box and called it Kraft Dinner.
The Porsche 918 Spyder Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:59AMThe Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid concept car is going into production as Porsche’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle. It accelerates from 0-60mph (0-96kph) in 3.2 seconds and has CO2 emissions of just 70 g/km, equivalent to a fuel consumption of 3.0 litre/100 km (78.3mpg US). The only drawback for mere mortals is the price at US$630,000 (€483,000) but it may be eligible for the US tax credit of US$7,500 ...
General Motors To Boost Chevrolet Volt Production By 50% To 45K Units In 2012 - Update Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:41PMAutomaker General Motors Co. announced Friday that it will increase U.S. production capacity of Chevrolet Volt by 50% in 2012, citing strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the new 340-mile extended range electric vehicle.
Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:07PMNissan is recalling 46,000 of its Cube model over possible problems with fuel spilling.
Canadian road to Chinese success Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:02PMYong Hui Li took his Canadian experience of auto financing to build a truck-leasing empire in China. He is just one example of transnational citizens adapting proven models for different cultures
Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in US Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:29PMToyota is recalling nearly half a million cars for problems that can cause the steering wheel to lock up.
480,000-vehicle Toyota recall includes LandCruiser Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:08PMA massive global recall of almost half a million Toyotas includes the mighty Toyota LandCruiser in Australia.
Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in US Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:42PMToyota is recalling nearly half a million cars, most of them large sedans sold in the US, for problems that can cause the steering wheel to lock up.
Qualcomm to Enable Electric Vehicle Charging Stations With Cellular Connectivity Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:57AMQualcomm and ECOtality have entered into an agreement to implement cellular connectivity into electric vehicle charging stations.
Intel demos 50-Gbit/s silicon optics Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:34AMSilicon photonics will replace copper connections in everything from supercomputers to servers to PCs, according to Intel Corp. researchers who demonstrated 50-Gb/s optical transmitter and receiver chips that it plans to scale up to terabit-per-second speeds prior to commercialization.
18,082.18 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:18AMThe Alto K10 will be powered by a larger 1000-cc engine and sport different exteriors and interiors.
Onex, Canada Pension to Buy Tomkins for $4.5 Billion Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:04AMCanada Pension Plan Investment Board and Onex Corp., the nation’s biggest buyout firm, agreed to buy Tomkins Plc for 2.89 billion pounds ($4.5 billion) to add to their investments spanning hybrid cars and vehicle assembly.
Some commuters spend hours driving, and pile up the miles Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:00AMTo Alan Grimes, leaving his Sarasota home at 5 a.m. for the one hour and 45 minute drive to Sebring and returning after 7 p.m. is just part of his work day. -
NY, NJ Parking Lots Sign Up to Charge Electric Vehicles Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 6:35PMThe Car Charging Group, Inc. (CCGI) this weekend announced a partnership with LAZ Parking in New York and New Jersey to begin outfitting its facilities with smart, electric vehicle charging stations. The Miami-based CCGI installs and maintains electric vehicle charging stations in government-owned lots, and at commercial sites like shopping malls, hotels, stadiums and corporate parking garages ...
PHOTOS: Going green can mean a motor for your bike Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:42AMTired of forking out your hard earned money to fill up a vehicle that appears to be eating better than you are? Does “big oil” seem to have you bent over a barrel these days? Maybe you’re finally ready for a greener mode of transportation which makes a statement about your individuality.
Ford Posts Net Income of $2.6 Billion in Second Quarter 2010; Continues to Deliver Profitable Growth+ Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:09AMDEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2010; Ford Motor Company today reported second quarter 2010 net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $338 million improvement from second quarter 2009, as each of its major business operations around the world recorded improved profits.
Chattanooga Chamber Seminar on Doing Business with Japan Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:55PMThe Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and representatives of Kitakyushu, Japan will present a free seminar on doing business with Japan on July 27.
Ex-GM Engineer Arrested for Trying to Sell Hybrid Secrets to China Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:22PMBizarre story is a sign of growing intellectual property concerns
Full-court press on to build electric cars Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:45AMAutomakers rush to build hybrids, EVs to bring down average fuel mileage of their fleets.
Honda Civics in Japan to Be 100% Hybrid - Corrected Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:44AMYear after year, the Honda Civic has been one of the most popular car models in the United States. The model has done relatively well in Japan, too. The company introduced a hybrid Civic in the US, but we all know how well they sold—drive around certain neighborhoods in LA and Northern California and you would think the Toyota Prius was the only car available on the market. The hybrid Civic ...
SDCC2010: "Transformers Prime" To Roll Out On October 10 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:08AMHasbro and the producing staff for the new animated series, Transformers: Prime , previewed the new CG animated series at the San Diego Comic Con.... [read more]
GKN Develops Electric-Drive Axles For Hybrid, EVs Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:44AMGrundfos is a Danish-based pump manufacturer engag ... Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight manageme ...
Luxury SUV has everything but timing Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:31AMCompeting directly with vehicles like the Acura RDX, Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the new, 2010 GLK-Class SUV is heavily inspired by and derived from one of the most successful Mercedes-Benz products ever: the C-Class sedan.
Murray seeks $5M for Tri-City area projects Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:36AMMillions of dollars for regional transportation projects in Washington have been included in the fis
Porsche Hybrid to run Petit and Asia events Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:29AMATLANTA - July 21, 2010 - Following the impressive performance at the Nurburgring 24-hour race where the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid demonstrated the potential of its groundbreaking technology over 22 hours and 15 minutes, and led the overall classification for more than eight hours, the orange and white liveried 911 racer will now travel to the USA and Asia.
Expedition Goes In Search Of Extreme Environments Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:54PMAn expedition partially funded by NASA, part of a program to search extreme environments for geological, biological and chemical clues to the origins and evolution of life, has discovered the deepest known hydrothermal vent in the world, nearly 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) below the surface of the western Caribbean Sea. The research will help extend our understanding of the limits to which life ...
Honda plays catch-up in race for green cars Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:49AMWAKO, Japan -- Honda will start selling an electric vehicle as well as a plug-in hybrid in 2012 in the U.S. and Japan, joining the race to manufacture green cars in which rivals have already taken slight leads.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to Race in the USA and China Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:55AMFollowing the impressive performance at the Nurburgring 24-hour race where the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid demonstrated the potential of its groundbreaking technology over 22 hours and 15 minutes, and led the overall classification for more than eight hours, the orange and white liveried 911 racer will now travel to the USA and Asia.
Pentagon agency to test new vehicle armor Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:57AMHOUSTON, July 21 (UPI) -- A new hybrid armor for vehicles developed by Ryan Solutions Inc. and NanoRidge Materials, Inc will be tested in the fall by the U.S. Defense Department. United States Department of Defense - Vehicle armour - U.S. Defense Department - United States - HOUSTON
News In Brief Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:01PMstate, regionSAP extends $5.8B Sybase offer German business software maker SAP said Monday that it has extended its $5.
Supplier News: Related News Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:05PM7/19/2010 - Volvo Celebrates Engine Milestone Volvo has produced its 300,000th 13-liter heavy-duty diesel engine. The company celebrated the milestone last week at its Hagerstown, Md., plant....
Report: Honda to roll out plug-in hybrid car in 2013 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:32PMAutomaker working on hybrid that can be recharged at home and an all-electric vehicle, both ready in about three years, Nikkei paper reports.
Post-BP, robotics R&D returns to the well Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:23PMAs "easy oil" gets harder, companies are drilling deeper on tougher terrain-and developers are working on the remote tools that would be a critical line of defense against another deep-water disaster.
Technology › Toyota settles Prius patent dispute with tech firm Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:58PMToyota Motor Corp said Monday it has settled a years-long dispute with a U.S. company that had claimed the Japanese automaker used its technology without…
Electric car prep begins Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:11AMSALISBURY -- Hey drivers, get ready to rev your engines to a gentle whisper. Electric cars from Chevrolet and Nissan are expected to arrive in select U.S. markets later this year.
Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships Commits to Providing Environmentally-Friendly Vehicles to Atlanta Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:05AMJim Ellis Automotive Dealership Group announced today that they will be the Atlanta dealer for Wheego Electric cars, and in addition to the all-Electric vehicle, is strategically moving toward Green automotive options franchise-wide.
Land Rover kick starts pre-launch test of SUV Evoque Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:23AMLand Rover kick starts pre-launch test of SUV EvoqueLand Rover kick starts pre-launch test of SUV Evoque
Production surge for Japanese cars Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:24PMJapanese carmakers benefited from improving demand in Asia and the US with a surge in global car production.
Recalling a poem of inspiration Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:35PMLou Smith of Hartselle knows the joy Brenda Thrasher’s writings bring even in a time of sadness. Lou told Ronnie Thomas that for inspiration, she often returns to the poem Brenda wrote 24 years ago about her late son.
The world-class deep-sea vehicles of Woods Hole (photos) Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:18AMRoad Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman checked in to see the amazing Nereus hybrid remotely operated vehicle.
At Woods Hole, conquering the deep ocean Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:07AMRoad Trip 2010: In a quest to uncover secrets of the deep, scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute have developed cutting-edge software and a series of high-tech underwater vehicles.
Kutcher escapes unhurt in car crash Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 8:46AMAshton Kutcher escaped unhurt when he smashed his Lexus Hybrid into another car on Thursday afternoon in California.
Price of EV batteries to go down by 70% over 5yrs Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:38AMHOLLAND, UNITED STATES - The cost of the high-powered batteries needed for a coming wave of electric cars is projected to drop by as much as 70 percent over the next five years, according to a U.S. government forecast.
East Penn powering battery industry growth Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:14AMA local manufacturer is helping the country reach its goal of becoming the largest producer of vehicle batteries in the world, John D. Porcari, deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Friday.
Daimler Group EBIT of 2.1 Billion Euro in the Second Quarter Above Market Expectations Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:11PMSTUTTGART, Germany, July 16, 2010; Daimler AG (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) today released its preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2010.
Tesla and Toyota Formalize Agreement to Develop Electric Version of RAV4 - VIDEO ENHANCED Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:27PMPALO ALTO, CA & TOKYO - July 16, 2010: TESLA MOTORS and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announce that the two companies have signed an agreement to initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4 as announced in May of this year by Elon Musk and Akio Toyoda.
Eaton and LG Chem team up on batteries Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:28PMEaton Corporation has selected Compact Power Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems.
Toyota says acceleration probe far from finished Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:18PMFILE - This file photo made Jan. 23, 2008, shows a Toyota vehicle logo on a vehicle inside the Toyota North American headquarters in Torrance, Calif. Toyota is "not anywhere near close" to drawing any firm conclusions from its examination of more than 2,000 complaints of surging cars, spokesman Mike Michels said Thursday, July 15, 2010. Several government agencies, including NASA and the ...
Obama: Michigan battery plant signals manufacturing rebound Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:02PMHOLLAND – President Barack Obama said today a large new automotive battery plant under construction here – with help from a $151.4-million federal grant – demonstrates a manufacturing comeback in the U.S.
Boston-Power to Host Free Webinar Highlighting the Need for Green Batteries to Power Green Cars Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:04PMWESTBOROUGH, Mass.----Boston-Power®, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, will host a webinar featuring former GM executive and electric vehicle pioneer Robert Purcell to discuss the evolution of electric vehicles and the future of “green” batteries to power them.