Ford Motor is developing two new technologies to assist drivers in addressing traffic jams and parking challenges in populated urban areas. The technology includes Traffic Jam Assist, an intelligent driving system which uses the ...
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US carmaker Ford Motor is working on a project to develop a new carbon fibre technology, in a bid to cut the weight of its cars by up to 340kg by the end of the decade as well as deliver enhanced fuel economy. The company has demonstrated ...
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Finally, hybrid buyers who want a practical, roomy hatchback have a choice other than the Toyota Prius. And based on our first impressions, the new Ford C-Max is also far more engaging to drive than any Prius variant. The practical, funky ...
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Sonoco Products Co. announced two expansions to its growing plastics packaging business this week. The newest: 18,000 square feet of space at its Waynesville, N.C., plant, where it plans to start up a new multilayer, trim-in-place ...
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Ford has been making some eye-opening claims about the fuel economy of the redesigned 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid wagon: "47 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg." After running both vehicles through our real-world tests, we ...
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Refrigerated display lighting (RDL) represents one of the more perfect applications for LEDs. Because fluorescent tubes can be replaced with LED strips and reduce energy usage by 60%, retailers are beginning to implement LED case lighting ...
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Updating vintage cars with more modern powertrains, suspensions, and other components has long been standard operating procedure for hot rodders, customizers, and old car hobbyists. And the giant aftermarket car show known as SEMA has ...
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In 2011,BBC Children in Need launched the Designer Pudsey Collection.This saw 14 designers restyle the charity's Britain's best-loved bear.Raising over£50,000,the inaugural Collection caught the attention of the press,fashion world ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened up a safety investigation into 31,000 2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models after receiving 50 complaints of a stuck throttle, which could cause unintended ...
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BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions will unveil restyled vehicles, host autograph sessions and prize drawings and display the latest in custom color technology at booth 21455 at the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, ...
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PPG Industries' automotive refinish business is putting an upbeat stamp on Booth 24501 at this year's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 30-Nov. 2. The country-and-western-style ...
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Downtown Richmond will be a whole lot brighter this holiday season. A fund drive by Richmond Downtown Development Committee to purchase and install white LED lights to rim the tops of buildings on the square has been met.Fifty-four ...
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HIGH POINT --- Industry leaders Howard Haas, Kevin O'Connor and Melvyn Wolff were inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame during a banquet here last night. Howard Haas Kevin O'Conner Melvyn Wolff They join 88 members ...
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Taipei, Oct. 15, 2012 )--Premier Sean Chen preliminarily approved yesterday (Oct. 14) the program for Taiwanese businesses returning Taiwan for investments, which calls for the provision of several major incentives for the returning ...
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They are thery rare,they have anonymous or megastar buyers,very lucky owners,incredible price tags,and excellent racing pedigree.These are top 10 most expensive vintage cars ever sold at auction.Bugatti,Ferrari,Bentley,Mercedes,and Ford are ...
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