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Rolls Royce RR4…first sketches

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, Design, News Europe

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars revealed the first design sketches of the RR4, its new model that will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. Smaller than Phantom and powered by a new engine unique to Rolls-Royce, the RR4 is due to be launched in 2010. Available material includes sketches of the RR4 and shots of Rolls-Royce Motor […]

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Fisker Automotive’s Karma Prototype on the Test Track for Initial

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Design, Environment, News North America

Irvine, Calif. May 13, 2008: Fisker Automotive, Inc. and Quantum
Technologies [NASDAQ: QTWW] announced today they are performing initial
vehicle testing and fine tuning the battery software management system
for the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid production car. These initial test
track developments are taking place in Southern California.

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UW students unveil emission-free hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle

May 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, Design, Environment, News North America, Technology

UW students unveil emission-free hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle
WATERLOO, Ont. (Wednesday, April 30, 2008) — A team of students from the University of Waterloo unveiled its innovative emission-free hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle as part of the final year of Challenge X, a multi-year North American competition to develop sustainable transportation solutions.
The Alternative Fuels Team at UW showcased its […]

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Nissan Develops Innovative Concept Car with X-by-Wire Technology

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, Design, Environment, News Asia

Nissan Develops Innovative Concept Car with X-by-Wire Technology
April 28, 2008
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled a new concept car called “EA2″ equipped with X-by-Wire technology.
X-by-Wire technology uses wires and electrical impulses instead of mechanical linkages for the control of major systems such as steering, braking and transmission. This eliminates many restrictions in how vehicle systems […]

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FISKER AUTOMOTIVE ON TRACK FOR 2009 FOURTH QUARTER DELIVERY DESPITE RECENT ALLEGATIONS

April 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Design, Environment, News North America, Technology

 
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE ON TRACK FOR 2009 FOURTH QUARTER DELIVERY DESPITE
RECENT ALLEGATIONS
Irvine, California - April 24, 2008 - Today, Fisker Automotive, Inc.
announced that the company is on track for delivery of the Fisker Karma
in Q4 2009, and that it will vigorously defend the recent allegations
put forth by Tesla. Tesla Motors breached the arbitration agreement in
its […]

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April 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, Design, Environment, News North America, Technology, Video

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Honda in Beijing…LI NIAN Concept

April 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, Design

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GM Family Drives Design and Technology at Auto China 2008

April 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Concepts, Design, Environment, Motorshow, News Asia

GM Family Drives Design and Technology at Auto China 2008
Beijing, China – General Motors Corp. and its Chinese joint ventures are highlighting their achievements in design and technology at Auto China 2008, this year’s leading auto show in China, which runs from April 20 through April 28 in Beijing.

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2008 Automotive News PACE Awards

April 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Business, Design, Environment, News North America, Safety, Technology

Detroit, Mich., April 15, 2008 – Twelve automotive suppliers won 2008 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Three automotive manufacturers were also honored during the program with Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Awards.
The 14th annual awards program for […]

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Chrysler LLC Announces Barrage of New Engineering and Technology Innovations

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Design, Environment, News North America, Safety, Technology

Chrysler LLC Announces Barrage of New Engineering and Technology Innovations
Available on 2009 Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge models
•    Customer benefits: improved fuel economy, performance, flexibility and convenience
•    In-vehicle wireless Internet connectivity: coming from Mopar® by year end
•    Rear Cross Path: Chrysler-exclusive system warns drivers of approaching traffic in the parking lot aisle during back-up maneuvers
•    Blind […]

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