May 18, 2013

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Brake Override Technology – Review and First Look

Brake Override Technology - More Info

Brake override technology becomes popular feature on the car now, after Toyota, Nissan and BMW introduced the application of this technology for annulment of smart brakes to stop the runaway car. So what is really the technology to replace brakes? Brake systems seem to be simple. Yes, just press the pedal a physical mechanical system [...]

Mission R Electric Superbike Unveiled

Mission R Electri Superbike Image

Mission Motor’s One electric sports bike captured many hearts and headlines thanks to its futuristic look, crazy quickness, and its alt-fuel, all-electric drive train. Now they have a new vehicle on the stand, the “R” superbike–a factory electric race bike that is, if anything, even more impressive. The Mission R is powered by a liquid-cooled [...]

2010 Fiat Abarth 500 Monza; Limited Edition

2010 Fiat Abarth 500 Monza Image

Fiat Abarth 500 has become one of the most popular hot hatches in germinating these days, and 2010 Fiat Abarth 500 Monza special edition is no different. Limited to 10 units, this 2010 Fiat Abarth 500 Monza limited edition hot hatch is a tribute to the legendary Italian circuit just north of Milan. The 10-off [...]

BMW 1-series M Coupe; More Details revealed

BMW has released details of its 1-series pocket rocket, the new M Coupé, which is the latest in an illustrious line to wear the famous M badge of BMW’s tuning division, which implies extensive application of its motor racing expertise. Under the hood will be the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 340 horsepower. That motor will [...]

Nissan Introduces the “New Mobility Concept” with Renault/Nissan Twizy Electric Cars

Nissan Renault Twizy Z E Concept New Mobility Concept

Today, Nissan introduced the New Mobility Concept (NMC), which in fact is none other than the Renault Twizy ZEConcept bearing the insignia of the Japanese manufacturer. Still hoping to become a pioneer in the commercialization of electric propulsion vehicles, the duo Renault / Nissan continues to innovate and at a rate of crazy. Moreover, they [...]

Test Drive the Self-Driving “Google Car” Built by Toyota Prius with AI Software

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Google is experimenting its software-driven self-driving car technology. In what is being termed by the company as first attempt in robotics research, the effort majorly tests its capabilities upon 6 Toyota Priuses and 1 Audi TT. Before any of these automated cars start their journey, Google arranges mapping of the predetermined routes and their conditions, [...]

Google Car : Self-Driving Car of the Future

Google today announced that it’s been secretly road testing an automated vehicle. Posted on the Google Blog  as a sort of “by the way,” it really brings home the kind of clout Google can bring to bear when they choose to. Even more amazing: it has been in testing for months, on actual roads across [...]

China Plans to Build Gigantic Buses Even Cars Can Drive Under – It Could Reduce Traffic Problems

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Considering China’s population, public transport should be a very tough issue to handle. So to save space, the country is considering building giant buses that travel on the streets, while cars pass underneath. Just look at the photo to see what it is, and although it seems quite crazy, the idea of Shenzhen Future Partking [...]

Now You Could Charge your Vehicles on the Go with Evatran Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Station

evatran wireless charging station

Evatran’s Plugless Power charging station, unveiled this week at the Plug-In 2010 Conference, consists of a a permanently mounted car adopter along with a fixed parking block and control tower. An adopter-equipped vehicle need only pull up to the parking space, and the parking block automatically begins charging. The Plugless Power unit works via the [...]

Zephyr – UK’s Unmanned Solar Powered Plane Sets 2 Weeks Record Flight

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The UK-built Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) took its place in history by becoming the first aircraft to stay afloat for 336 hours and 24 minutes. The Zephyr landed safely after its British developers decided nothing would be proved by keeping it in the air any longer. The Zephyr was built by controversial UK defence [...]

Tayota Saying Safety First – Toyota is on the way to Improve Quality and Safety – Take a look at Toyota’s Star Safety System

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) is highlighting its Star Safety System, which combines five safety technologies as standard equipment on all new Toyota models, as part of a new national advertising campaign. The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake [...]

Clarion Team Up with Nokia on Terminal Mode Technology For Smart Vehicles

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Clarion Co., Ltd., a global leader in car audio and electronics, and Nokia Corporation, the world’s leading mobile device producer today announced that they are collaborating on Terminal Mode, a technology that will enable a totally new way of mobile devices and car infotainment systems to seamlessly work together. Both companies say this collaboration will [...]