BMW Group employee develops solution for a cheap, mobile device for producing drinking water. Stephan Augustin presented with the internationally renowned National Energy Globe Award in Brussels for his invention.
05/30/2008
Munich/Brussels. On May 26 in Brussels, an international jury presented the National Energy Globe Award 2007 to BMW Group designer Stephan Augustin for his invention of […]

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The finest in lighting technology:
First full-LED headlamp for the Audi R8
* 54 high-performance LEDs provide all lighting functions
* Color similar to daylight offers advantages at night
* Innovative lighting technology as option
Ingolstadt – Effective immediately, the range of equipment available for the Audi R8 sports car now also includes the first full-LED headlamp. In addition to […]

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FORD FLEX’S DESIGN HELPS CUT DRY CLEANING BILLS
DEARBORN, Mich., May 28, 2008 – The 2009 Ford Flex adds another industry-first claim to growing list of why buys:  It’s the world’s first trouser- and dress-friendly vehicle.
Good news for everyone but dry cleaners, the Flex team engineered into Ford’s newest crossover a concealed rocker panel, the structural […]

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FORD’S EASY FUEL SYSTEM SIMPLIFIES FILL UPS, HELPS ENVIRONMENT WITH CLEVER, CAPLESS DESIGN
* The Easy Fuel™ capless fuel-filler system has an integrated spring-loaded flapper door that allows customers to simply insert the fuel nozzle into the tank to fill up – no screw cap is required.
* Easy Fuel automatically seals after the fuel nozzle is […]

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Subaru 2.5-litre turbo engine is International Engine of the Year
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 12 /CNW/ - Subaru’s 2.5-litre Boxer turbo engine has
been named the 2008 International Engine of the Year award in the 2.0-litre to
2.5-litre category. It’s the second time in three years Subaru has won the
prestigious award (the previous win was in 2006).

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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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Buckle up! Mario Kart Wii puts everyone in the driver’s seat
New Wii Wheel Brings Motion Controls to Nintendo’s Racing Franchise
VANCOUVER, April 29 /CNW/ - Since the invention of the automobile, kids
have pantomimed driving with pretend steering wheels. Since the dawn of the
video game age, people of all ages playing racing games have twisted and
turned their […]

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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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Vancouver (British Columbia) – Volkswagen Canada is showing consumers they don’t need to make compromises when choosing to buy a green car. Volkswagen’s new low emission TDI Clean Diesel Jetta is high on performance, style, functionality and affordably priced.

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