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Brunel University Team Develops Air Hybrid Engine
Brunel University researchers have developed a hybrid engine that runs partly on air, which is be
considerably cheaper to run and deliver significantly less carbon emissions compared to conventional gasoline-electric hybrids.
MIT Researchers Develop Batteries that Could Charge Electric Cars in 5 Minutes
14 March, 2009 06:05:00
MIT researchers have developed a new lithium iron phosphate battery that can recharge devices about 100 times faster than conventional lithium ion batteries.
BMW Hydrogen Engine Reaches Top Level Efficiency
13 March, 2009 10:59:00
Researchers from BMW have collaborated with colleagues from HOERBIGER, the Graz University of Technology, and HyCentA to develop an engine optimized for hydrogen operation.
First Turbocharger for Gasoline Engines from Continental
08 March, 2009 04:44:00
After three years of development work, the Continental Powertrain Division's first turbocharger system for internal combustion engines has reached market maturity.
Artemis Develops Hybrid Car That Halves Fuel Consumption
26 February, 2009 07:48:00
Researchers from UK’s-based Artemis Intelligent Power have used wave power technology to build a hybrid car that uses half the fuel of a normal city vehicle.
Toyota Adds to Pre-Crash Safety Technologies
26 February, 2009 06:30:00
Toyota has added a radar system to its Pre-crash Safety technologies that can detect probable front-side collisions, and rear seats that prepare occupants for front- and rear-end collisions.
Beefed-Up Six-Speed Transmission for 3.5-Liter Ecoboost Engine
19 February, 2009 12:25:00
Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine debuts this spring with the perfect running mate for maximum performance and fuel efficiency – a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission that’s specifically designed for the higher torque demands of the all-new twin-turbocharged, direct injection engine.
MIT Students Create Energy-Harvesting Shock Absorbers
13 February, 2009 07:41:00
A team of MIT students has invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road, generating electricity while it smoothes the ride more effectively than conventional shocks.
Swiss Engineers Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine
01 February, 2009 04:36:00
Swiss engineers are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine that is much cheaper than today’s electric hybrids and almost just as economical, and could be used to power vehicles in the future.
Solomon Technologies Awarded New Patent for Electric Drive Technology
29 January, 2009 09:08:00
Solomon Technologies, Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent No. 7,481,730, titled Multiple Input, Dual Output Electric Differential Motor Transmission System, which is adjunct to the Solomon's existing Electric Transaxle(TM) patent.
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