If you think that cars running on E85 – a mix of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline – are healthier and more environmentally friendly, you may have to think again. A scientist at Stanford University in California, USA, set…
It was already known that texting while driving was dangerous, but a recent survey – conducted online by Electronic Arts and AOL for the launch of the new “Burnout Dominator” racing game – has…
Typing a text message on your cell phone while driving is even more dangerous than phoning at the wheel, as it requires that you take your eyes off the road. As some 20% of the drivers in the USA…
The University of Essex, in the UK, is organizing a special car racing competition. This contest will involve model cars driven by what they call an “evolutionary software” which is able to learn through experience on the track. Although…
A new Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system has been recently introduced to the Police force in Utah and California, and is now standard equipment on their patrol cars. These special cameras can automatically “read” license plates — 3,000…
Researchers at the North Carolina State University have created a new process to make jet fuel out of animal fat and vegetable oil. This technology, called CentiaTM — short for crudus potentia, or “green power” in Latin — is…
Dr. Rajesh Ransing and his team at Swansea University, Wales, UK, has devised a new self-learning software that will be used in car manufacturing as well as in hospitals for patient treatment. Taking into account all the different —…
The new MiniC.A.T. is the first non-polluting, compressed air powered car to enter production. The recent deal that the inventors struck with Tata, the biggest Indian car manufacturer, will allow this “green” automobile technology to be mass-produced and available…
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Q Tires Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina, USA, is planning to release the new Celsius Tire with retractable studs by next winter. There won’t be any more need for chains or changing tires for the warmer season, as the…
“Laugh at high oil prices, in fact, forget about gas stations, oil spills, and fumes – forever!” says California’s “green” car manufacturer ZAP! They’ve now added an extra option to its fully electric truck Xebra PK. The little three-wheeler,…
Is it a hi-tech speedboat? Is it a jet fighter plane? No, it’s the new Giugiaro Vadho!
Italian car designer Giugiaro has unveiled the new concept vehicle of the future at the 2007 Geneva car show. Powered by the…
