‘Tech’ News

Sync helps Ford boost numbers

Monday, January 12, 2009 19:43

The Sync platform from Ford Motor is being introduced by the automotive giant by year 2010. The technology which helps connect mobile phones and digital music players using voice commands, has brought laurels for Ford in such a way that sales rose.

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PSA-Bosch deal for diesel hybrid tech

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 16:33

In its bid to make a positive impact on the area of diesel hybrid technology, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Robert Bosch have come to an agreement to kick start a strategic partnership.

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Fuel-saving stop-start tech created at Land Rover

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 19:43

Land Rover will soon be hogging headlines for its new fuel-saving stop-start technology. The technology has been created jointly by an in-house engineering team and two major component suppliers.

BMW MINI E: BMWs pure electric car

Monday, November 24, 2008 10:50

The Los Angeles Auto Show was witness to the arrival of BMW’s new MINI E. The new electric vehicle from the famed auto maker is a pure electric car, not a hybrid, and runs on lithium-ion batteries.

Nissan to test Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for safer driving

Sunday, October 26, 2008 12:42

Integrating cellular communications with vehicle telematics to help prevent pedestrian-related accidents, Nissan Motor will soon begin a large-scale community-based test of its Intelligent Transport System. Starting November 1, the automotive giant is expected to continue testing of the Intelligent Transport System up to December 27.

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InnoTrans 2008: Bombardier TALENT2 train and ECO4 tech

Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:58

InnoTrans 2008, which got underway on September 23 in Berlin, has showcased many an innovative rail product. Making its presence felt is Bombardier Transportation with as many as seven vehicles on display.

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Suzuki Flexible Fuel Vehicles to debut in US, Brazil

Friday, August 22, 2008 14:26

Ethanol is the buzzword at Suzuki these days. Japanese auto giant Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) is expected to start hitting the dealerships with its new flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) that run on 100 percent ethanol by 2010.

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