No, not those models that frequent a runway. Instead, two of the big introductions here at this year's New York Auto Show are trumpeting major weight reductions. To be fair, it did require major surgery in both cases. Over the past few ...
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The top ten companies in the air and water monitoring market had 2012 revenues of $4.4 billion representing 21 percent of the $21 billion market. This ranking analysis has just been posted to the McIlvaine report, Air & Water Pollution ...
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We expect a lot from the redesigned-for-2014 Cadillac CTS. After all, it has some pretty big shoes to fill, but at a first glance, it appears to pack the goods. The first-generation CTS marked a new direction for a brand traditionally ...
US carmaker General Motors’ (GM) Chinese subsidiary Shanghai GM has unveiled the new Buick LaCrosse sedan in Guangdong, ahead of its global debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show in the US. The new sedan is offered in ...
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The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced today the opening of the Seaway's 55th navigation season with the transit of Canada Steamship Lines' newly built Baie St. Paul through the St. Lambert Lock. Marking the first ...
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The robotic arm on the International Space Station released the SpaceX Dragon early this morning, sending the capsule on its way home. The Dragon capsule, loaded with about 2,600 pounds of used hardware, completed experiments and trash, ...
Automobile manufacturer Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC Motors) has launched its S5, sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Beijing, China. The SUV is made available with two T-power engines, a 1.8L turbo mated to a six-speed manual ...
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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has unveiled the Scania Streamline series of long-haulage trucks. The new series consists of the Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks that are claimed to posses refined technology and ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo's subsidiary Volvo Trucks has introduced Volvo VNX heavy-haul tractor at the ongoing 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, US. The vehicle is powered by the company's 16L ...
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The Environmental Protection Agency has approved gasoline with 15 percent ethanol for use in cars year 2001 or newer, yet it prohibits its use in mowers and other power equipment, stating it may cause damage. A Department of Energy study ...
The past few years have shown dramatic fuel economy improvements in all types of cars in our testing. Rather than exotic technology, such as hybrids and vehicle electrification, most of the improvements have come the old-fashioned way: ...
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Ex-Formula One champion Alain Prost has furthered his role with Renault for 2013, assuming an advisory role within Renault Sport F1. Prost, a brand ambassador for Renault since 2012, will extend his relationship with the French ...
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Apple's premier glass supplier is Corning and Apple's iPhone has been using Gorilla Glass from day one. On page 472 of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, we read: "We produced a glass that had never been made," stated Corning's CEO Wendell ...
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Researchers at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers have developed a new software-based methodology to help ensure the safety of packaging throughout the supply chain. The Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) ...
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British luxury carmaker Jaguar is planning to debut its new XJR sedan at the upcoming New York International Automobile Show to be held during 29 March 2013 to 07 April 2013 in the US. The new sedan is powered by a 5.0L supercharged V8 ...