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New compressed air hybrid tech

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Peugeot Citroën PSA has unveiled a new hybrid drivetrain that uses compressed air instead of electricity to provide a secondary source of propulsion. Called Hybrid Air , the new technology could allow a car the size of a Citroën C3 or a Peugeot 208 to…
- over 4 years ago
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Better Battery-Control Software Could Double Charging Speed

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New battery charge estimation algorithms developed by engineers at the University of California (UC), San Diego, are on the verge of vastly improve the capabilities of current lithium-ion batteries. The changes center around improving charging times,…
- over 4 years ago
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Toyota Concept Uses Face Detection, Arm-Flapping to Open Doors

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Toyota has revealed their newest concept, the Smart INSECT, which inexplicably stands for: Information Network Social Electricity City Transporter. The INSECT is no relation to Daimler’s Smart line of vehicles, but is an update of Toyota’s COMS (“Chotto…
- over 4 years ago
- Transportation & Automotive
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New Technology holds a Yellow light until car has crossed an intersection

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There’s a name for that panic-inducing split second when a traffic light turns yellow and you have to choose whether to hit the gas or the brake. It’s called the “dilemma zone,” and a new radar system promises to make it a thing of the past. TrafiRadar…
- over 4 years ago
- Transportation & Automotive
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Water-Activated Seat-Belt Release Could Prevent Drowning Deaths

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Unfortunately, around 400 U.S. motorists die each year from drowning when their vehicle plunges into water. To help eliminate the chances of being restrained in a submerged car, a new seat belt mechanism has been designed to make sure that occupants can…
- over 13 years ago
- Transportation & Automotive
- Blog
Camera-guided pedal misapplication prevention technology

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Nissan has created a new system to help reduce the likelihood of pedal misapplication. Called the Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication with Carpark Detection Function (catchy, huh?), the technology uses a version of the company's ingenious Around…
- over 13 years ago
- Transportation & Automotive
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BMW adds iDrive Touch and 3D maps to latest generation infotainment system

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BMW claims to have been the first carmaker to offer an in-dash navigation system all the way back in 1994 on its 7 Series. It was also arguably the first automaker to experience the backlash that comes with poor user interface design when it introduced…
- over 13 years ago
- Transportation & Automotive
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New digital Rear-view mirror system by Audi

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Audi is no stranger to bringing innovation to its Le Mans efforts, and this year will be no exception as it attempts to claim a record 11th overall victory in the world's most prestigious 24 hour enduro event. In addition to entering two different versions…
- over 13 years ago
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