US-based XL Hybrids, a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain developer for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet vehicles, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new hybrid electric powertrain technology for Ford E-Series vans. The ...
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Megaupload lost a bid on Friday to see a trove of evidence held by U.S. prosecutors prior to extradition proceedings expected to begin later this year in New Zealand. The country's Court of Appeal rejected two lower court rulings from ...
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A teaser sketch of the Volkswagen e-Co-Motion concept has been released in the hours before its debut at tomorrow’s 2013 Geneva motor show. Expected to preview the design language of Volkswagen’s future light-commercial ...
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Skeptical consumers, take heed: If you receive a notice that your personal data has been breached, pay attention and take free self-help steps to protect yourself from identity fraud. Data-breach notifications have become an increasingly ...
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Following annual tradition, we present the 2013 American Top Picks—the best choices for the car buyer who wants to buy from an American brand. While this year's "official" Top Pick list includes no models from domestic brands, it ...
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One of the best Old West steakhouses in the greater Phoenix, Ariz., area is Bill Johnson’s Big Apple, famous for its scrumptious steaks and barbeque. The restaurant is also known for its founder – cowboy Bill Johnson himself. ...
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Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials—has organized with AMFI-Amsterdam Fashion Institute a design ...
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Biotechnology company Dezima Pharma has secured €14.2m ($18.6m) for the development of its cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor, DEZ-001(previously TA-8995). The company received €9.8m capital in a Series A ...
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The 2013 Renault Kangoo van range has been overhauled with the introduction of the longer Kangoo Maxi van variant and a $3500-lower starting price. The revised Renault Kangoo range starts with the new short-wheelbase petrol manual model, ...
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The accused: Scientists in the study didn't actually use LEDs. (Cartoon: Spike Gerrell) A misunderstanding had the art world believing LEDs were guilty of degrading masterpieces. However, the accusations were unfounded, Angeline Albert ...
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EBMag has learned that Werner Co. has acquired 100% of the ownership of Knaack LLC (a unit of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business), which makes Werner the owner of the Knaack and Weather Guard brands. “The ...
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Werner Co. today announced formal expansion plans into Canada. Through its recent acquisition of Knaack LLC, the company says it now offers an extensive product line for professional contractors. Its product line includes ladders, climbing ...
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At $22,990 the Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid vehicle. But the second-generation Honda Jazz has been around since 2008, with a moderate update in 2011, so what makes this now nearly five-year old city car a ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has unveiled five new assistance systems to increase the safety of the vans at the Boxberg testing ground in Stuttgart, Germany. The new assistance systems include Crosswind Assist, Collision ...
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The accused: Scientists in the study didn't actually use LEDs. (Cartoon: Spike Gerrell) A misunderstanding had the art world believing LEDs were guilty of degrading masterpieces. However, the accusations were unfounded, Angeline Albert ...