A look at disruptive solar innovations finds that technologies built around crystalline silicon (x-Si) modules are the most likely to find commercial success even though they will not meet the "SunShot" targets of US$1/W installed set by ...
Tags: Solar Technologies, Energy
During the third quarter of 2013, end-market demand from the global solar PV industry reached a new record of 9GW. This record demand is up 6% on quarter and almost 20% on year, according to Solarbuzz. Both mid-year quarters, ...
The new entry-level Renault Megane hatch has launched from $19,990 driveaway, making it the only European-built small car to offer sub-$20K pricing. The sharp pricing applies to the new Megane Expression manual, which is normally priced ...
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A 20-year-old male from Alabama has been arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after living out his fantasy of playing the Grand Theft Auto video game in real life. NBC33 News reports Auburn University freshman lacrosse player Zachary ...
Tags: Auto Video Game, Grand Theft
The Alfa Romeo 4C has recorded an 8min04sec lap around Germany’s famed Nurburgring, just days after its international media launch. The mid-engined Italian sports car’s lap of the 20.8km Nordschleife circuit positions it on ...
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Dosing very aggressive and corrosive liquids in laboratories is a challenge. Diaphragm pumps are the ideal tool for this difficult task. The new Simdos 02 FT (full Teflon) from KNF Neuberger has been especially developed for the transfer of ...
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Details of several upcoming Porsche models due to be officially revealed over the next nine months have reportedly been leaked by an industry insider. Featured in slides claimed to be taken from a US dealer meeting in Atlanta, Jalopnik ...
Tags: Porsche Boxster, Cayman GTS
The market is focused on the moment that LED industry can leave oversupply behind. China LED chip manufacturers growing number of new MOCVD equipment in 2014 will no doubt put pressure on the LED industry demand and supply. China’s ...
Tags: LED Demand, LED industry
General Motors is set to collaborate with the US Army in a joint development of hydrogen fuel cell technologies for use in future vehicles. The agreement, which will see GM expand its existing collaboration with the US Army Tank ...
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The Hyundai Yellowcake Veloster Turbo has been revealed ahead of next month’s SEMA motor show. The Yellowcake Veloster Turbo is an aftermarket accessory package developed by the EGR Group for the quirky three-door hatch that the ...
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Finalists for the 2014 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year have been announced ahead of the winners’ announcements at the Detroit motor show in January next year. The award is split into two categories, one for cars and ...
Jaguar Land Rover is in discussions with other car makers over a potential partnership on hybrid vehicles in a bid to reach European CO2 emissions targets. Jaguar Land Rover director of research and technology Wolfgang Epple told industry ...
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The interior of the BMW X4 has been spied, giving us our first look inside the German manufacturer’s forthcoming mid-sized SUV. Though black fabric obscures some of the dashboard and centre stack switchgear, it’s clear the ...
Tags: BMW X4, Auto Parts
The 2014 Mini Cooper S has been spied completely undisguised during a photo shoot in California, revealing the exterior styling of the new compact sports car in full. The images, captured by CarAdvice’s spy photographers, uncover ...
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The long-rumoured Kia Soul EV will go into production from next year. The Kia Soul EV has been spied testing several times since the conventionally powered car debuted in March, however Kia has declined to publicly confirm the ...