If the idea of a car battery that could last 10 years, has more cranking power than conventional batteries, can stand more charge and discharge cycles, and offers faster recharge time appeals to you, you're in luck. It's coming soon. And as ...
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Wire electrical discharge machining(EDM)services are not new anymore.Originally,the concept was discovered during the year 1770 and it was not until the 19th century that EDM was fully developed.It became widely used in the 1980s in ...
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With gold, copper or tin and special galvanizing processes, scientists are improving the function of semi-conductors and making the manufacture of microelectronic systems a child‘s play. Especially the LED industry could profit from ...
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Imagine lifting extremely heavy objects using your own physical force.Not only is it tremendously difficult but it is also very inefficient.This duty of carrying and moving around gigantic objects has been made easy by the principle of ...
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The range of potential uses for solid state lighting is expanding rapidly,so that LEDs are now a credible alternative to traditional lamps in a number of applications.But inevitably the technology lends itself to some applications more than ...
Arbors are elegant and beautiful. An excellent way to add shade to your patio, you may want to dress yours up and make it a little more elegant. Once you have the basic structure in place, there are countless ways to make it more romantic ...
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Consumer Reports' headquarters is 115 miles from our test track, or about 35 miles longer than the measured range on our Ford Focus Electric. When I was assigned to drive our test car from our New York headquarters back to the Connecticut ...
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Just because a model is reliable, doesn't mean it is recommended by Consumer Reports. Two out of the top 10 most reliable vehicles don't perform well enough in our tests for us to recommend them. The opposite happens as well--some vehicles ...
Superstorm Sandy left a wake of destruction, leaving millions without power. Many people are now emerging from debris-strewn neighborhoods, seeking supplies or trying to return to work. Even though roads are becoming increasingly passable, ...
Alloy wheels are strong, stylish, and save weight, but their open-spoke design and contoured surfaces make them a magnet for brake dust and road grime. A number of spray-on products promise to make it easy to keep the wheels clean—an ...
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With winter now just weeks away, this is a good time to plan for your winter tires. Our tire ratings have been updated, and include a wide range of all-season, performance all-season, and dedicated winter tires, including notable studded ...
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Business analytics provider SAS has launched the SAS Student Academy to help staff a big data analytics revolution, through a joint initiative with Birmingham City University (BCU). Further reading Paypal: Big data is a scam Businesses ...
If you are looking for a reliable car, don't assume that certain brands are always the best. Each manufacturer has models that offer a range of reliability, as identified in Consumer Reports' annual car reliability survey. When ...
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With a hurricanes, tropical storms, and fierce winter weather threatening to disrupt travel, it best to get your car ready ahead of such challenges. Our expert tips can steer you in the right direction. Before a storm approaches, fill ...
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Want to hear something spooky? Halloween tricks seem to have started early this year. And your car is not immune. Every October goblins, ghouls, and even zombies prowl the night and "trick" cars. But these cars aren't tricked out, they're ...