Ford Motor has opened the door to its treasure trove of electrified vehicle technology patents for its competitors to assist the progress of research and development on that front. More than 650 electrified vehicle patents and around ...
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South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor is looking to launch Sonata plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sometime between October and November this year to seize the driver’s seat in the eco-friendly domain in the country. "We plan to ...
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GaN Systems Inc of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a fabless developer of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power switching semiconductors for power conversion and control applications, has launched the latest addition to its range of enhancement-mode ...
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Hitachi's wholly owned subsidiary Hitachi Automotive Systems has agreed to deliver 5,000W/kg high output power density prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for installation on the hybrid version of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. General Motors ...
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Panasonic Corp of Osaka, Japan is launching what it claims is the industry's smallest enhancement-mode (E-mode) gallium nitride (GaN) power transistor, encapsulating into an 8x8 dual-flat no-lead (DFN) 'X-GaN' surface-mount package. A ...
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Cromwell Polythene has launched a new packaging division, and announced changes in its sales force in the UK. The packaging arm of Cromwell will supply general purpose bags, including food grade polythene bags and liners, and a range of ...
Apple and electric battery maker A123 Systems are nearing settlement of a legal tiff that saw the latter accusing the former of poaching its staff to set up a battery unit for its electric car venture. While final details are being worked ...
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Honda Motor has launched its new, compact Honda Shuttle, which is now available for sale across Japan. The new wagon is available in gasoline-powered and hybrid versions equipped with a 1.5-liter direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC engine and ...
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Audi will showcase its technology concept car TT Clubsport Turbo at Reifnitz, Austria during the Worthersee Tour slated between May 13 and 16. The vehicle, which draws its inspiration from Audi 90 IMSA GTO of the late 1980s, is powered ...
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Cadillac has dished out 35% discount bait for its electric car ELR Coupe, bringing down its price under $50,000 in New York area. Disclosing this, TrueCar, an online platform that guides customers with prices, said Cadillac could only ...
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Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH of Regensburg, Germany SFH 7051 has launched an integrated optical sensor that consumes very little power (maximizing battery life and reliability), designed especially for heart rate monitoring in fitness ...
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Samsung Techwin and MIRA have partnered to develop new battery and powertrain systems for automotive hybrid and electric vehicles. Using cell technologies, the partners will work together to design battery and powertrain systems for ...
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Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor released H7 heavy truck in brand new production line, and the truck owns 67 patents and it features safe, reliable, fuel-prudent and high efficient. Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor released Chenglong H7 6x2R flat head ...
The North Carolina Senate has passed a bipartisan bill that would make child-resistant packaging and warning labels mandatory for liquids used with electronic-cigarette vaporizers. Once approved, the law that would be effective from 1 ...
NASA has introduced a self driving robotic car prototype, Modular Robotic Vehicle (MRV), which is capable of moving sideways and can take tight corners without compromising on the vehicle speed. The car looks similar to a golf cart with ...