Looking at the expansive crossover landscape today, Toyota can proudly point to the first RAV4 as the pioneering model two decades ago. The RAV4 was a new kind of vehicle that combined SUV versatility with car-like handling, ride comfort ...
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Many children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have missed out on valuable counseling because of a widely touted study that concluded stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall were more effective for treating the ...
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Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu Motor is set to introduce its Tanto mini passenger vehicle range with new turbo engines, across the country. Earlier in October 2013, the company also launched the Tanto range as a fully upgraded model, ...
Michael Zelinsky, market and business development manager, BASF Battery Materials, will discuss the latest improvements in Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery technology for grid energy storage applications at the 8th International ...
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Optivia Biotechnology has secured a $1.8m two-year Phase II small business innovation research (SBIR) grant, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The federal grant is expected to ...
Dialight, the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, recently launched an emergency version of its SafeSite Stainless Steel LED Linear Luminaire with integrated battery. The new LED emergency light operates from -20℃ to ...
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In the 1890s, electric bicycles were documented within various U.S. patents. For example, on 31 December 1895, Ogden Bolton Jr. was granted U.S. Patent 552,271 for a battery-powered bicycle with "6-pole brush-and-commutator direct current ...
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Cordless drills are available with similar features to an AC mains-powered drill. They are available in the hammer drill configuration and most have a clutch, which aids in driving screws into various substrates while not damaging them. ...
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Worldwide capacity of Li-ion batteries for Electric vehicles applications is expected to soar ten times from 4,400 megawatt-hours (MWh) in 2013 to nearly 49,000 MWh by 2020, according to a new report by Navigant Research. According to the ...
Japanese Car manufacturer Daihatsu Motor has introduced its new hybrid passenger vehicle, MEBIUS, in the home-market. The vehicle is powered by a 1.8L hybrid engine that generates an output of 73kW and torque of 142Nm at 4,000rpm, ...
Xylem Lowara has launched a new solar powered submersible pump specifically designed for domestic applications. The RainPerfect pump harnesses the power of the sun allowing for efficient electrical operations without the constraints or ...
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Rule, a Xylem brand, announces the new AquaCharge Xtreme, a fully submersible, compact, portable pump with the muscle to move water over 17 feet straight up from basement to second story, from bilge to deck, and more. Water is heavy, ...
The ability to transfer fluids safely and cleanly from drums and barrels even when an electrical or air supply to power a pump is not available, would, in certain applications be a distinct advantage. Thanks to the introduction of a new ...
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Intersil has introduced a single-cell boost converter that can deliver 5V at 400mA at efficiencies around 90%across a Li-ion cell operating range. It will also deliver 5V 100mA from 1.2V at around 80%efficiency,and will work down to 0.8V ...
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Implement timetable for safety standard IEC 62133 of batteries used in the devices and appliances Theme Implement timetable for safety standard IEC 62133 of batteries used in the devices and appliances ...