Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo [VIDEO]

Mitsubishi Motors, a company with a spectacular history in races like the Dakar Rally and World Rally Championships (WRC), has developed a special concept model for Vision Gran Turismo: This is the "Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo". In the development of this special concept...

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Fantastic Finds: Cool and Comfy Office Chairs Under $200

You don't have to spend a bundle to be comfortable at work! In today's article we'll highlight 5 of the coolest and most ergonomically correct office chairs on the market under $200. These seating solutions from industry leading brands offer the support and style needed for creating out of this world...

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Graphene batteries and supercapacitors could give EV sales some serious thrust.

Graphene – the world’s thinnest material – could make batteries light, durable and suitable for high capacity energy storage for electric vehicles. Graphene promises a revolution in electrical and chemical engineering. It is a potent conductor, extremely lightweight, chemically inert and flexible with...

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Pratt & Whitney say Electric Aircraft Require Innovations Not Yet Invented

Though electric aircraft technology continues to improve, an engineer at Pratt & Whitney says the technology must make revolutionary leaps before being applicable to commercial or military aircraft. P&W has looked into electric aircraft and determined that three technological “miracles” must...

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Don't Settle for A Boring Reception Area!

As the place where visitors and clients often gather their first impressions, office reception areas and lobbies are super influential. That means having uncomfortable, worn out chairs, boring walls, and terrible interior design is an absolute no-no for these rooms. But what if you aren't a designer?...

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Tesla announce Model S pricing for Australia

Tesla Motors have announced Australian pricing for its Model S which starts at $91,400 plus on-road costs for the Model S 60 and tops out at $133,257 for the high-performance P85. The base model can be had for about $107,000 driveaway in Melbourne or Sydney, while the range-topper is about $140,000....

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Know Your Chair Brand: RFM Preferred Seating

For those of you in search of only the best for your office, search no farther than RFM for your chair. As one of the most respected office chair manufacturers in the industry, this award-winning brand has been brining top quality ergonomic seating to offices for a long time. Here, we'll showcase the...

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Google launches an all-electric self driving 'pod' car [VIDEO]

We have seen battery powered 'pod' type driver-less cars before with the ULTRra PRT at Heathrow airport and the recently announced 100 vehicle trial on public streets around Milton Keynes. These vehicles can only navigate on purpose built guideways as opposed to merging with general traffic. This...

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BMW i9 planned for 2016?

Auto Motor und Sport are reporting on BMW’s plans to build an i9 model. Built atop the already sold out i8, the BMW i9 is rumoured to be a four-door sportscar. Little else is known about the i9 but it would presumably feature carbon fiber construction and perhaps the i8's plug-in hybrid powertrain that...

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The Jaguar F-type may be beautiful, but...

THE other day I ticked off another entry from my car lover’s bucket list. I have, after what feels like an eternity, finally driven the Jaguar F-type.While there’s a full Life On Cars review on the way – and therefore powder to be kept dry – it was a truly special set of wheels which I loved and hated...

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Australia Post takes delivery of first Renault electric vans

In an Australian-first, Renault's 100 percent electric-powered delivery vans will shortly join Australia Post's fleet in Melbourne and Sydney. The Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E. (Zero Emission) electric van, currently not sold in Australia, is widely used across Europe and the United Kingdom and will be used...

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Airbus display E-FAN @ ILA 2014 Berlin Air Show [VIDEO]

The electric E-Fan experimental aircraft display was a highlight of Airbus Group's portfolio during ILA 2014 Berlin Air Show. This video gives some more insight into this exciting proje...

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Fiat 500 range gets freshened up

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SMMT Test Day 2014 - Plenty of car reviews on the way!

IT’S not every day you get to drive not only Britain’s cheapest new car, but also one of Britain’s most expensive.They’re just two of the new motors I’ve managed to get behind the wheel of at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, where I’ve joined fellow automotive hacks at the SMMT’s annual...

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Solar House Uses EV to Realize 75% Energy Self-sufficiency

Sekisui Chemical have launched the "Grand Two U V to Heim," a wooden smart house that links an electric vehicle (Nissan Leaf) and a solar power generation system with an output capacity of 10kW in the aim of realizing practical energy self-sufficiency. By appropriately controlling a solar power generation...

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New Battery Tech Could Turn Waste Heat to Electricity

Vast amounts of excess heat are generated by industrial processes and by electric power plants; researchers around the world have spent decades seeking ways to harness some of this wasted energy. Most such efforts have focused on thermoelectric devices, solid-state materials that can produce electricity...

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Electric BMW Mini Superleggera Roadster Concept [VIDEO]

The BMW Group celebrates the meeting of the time-honoured and the contemporary at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2014 with a very special concept: the MINI Superleggera™ Vision. This exclusive interpretation of an open-top two-seater was created by MINI and Touring Superleggera, the tradition-steeped...

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Nissan delivers 50,000th all-electric LEAF in U.S. [VIDEO]

Nissan achieved another milestone this month as Dallas residents Todd and Lisa Bolt made Nissan LEAF the first all-electric model to hit 50,000 sales in the U.S. The Bolt family took delivery of their black LEAF SL earlier this month at AutoNation Nissan of Lewisville. Thanks to enthusiastic owner advocates,...

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Renault, LG Chem Join Forces to Develop Long-Range EV Batteries

Renault Samsung Motors announced on May 21 that the Renault Group and LG Chem signed an MOU to develop next-gen long-range electric vehicle (EV) batteries and thus forged a strategic partnership. Both companies are planning to cooperate in the development of lithium-ion batteries used in long-range...

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Nissan launches GT-R LMP1 WEC and Le Mans programme for 2015

Nissan will take on Audi, Toyota and Porsche in the World Endurance Championship from the start of next season. Nissan has confirmed that it will mount a two-car attack on the full WEC with a car to be known as the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO. Nissan vice-president Andy Palmer explained that his company wanted...

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Volvo to Develop Electric Roads for Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

The Volvo Group is now taking the next step in the development of sustainable transport solutions. In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, the Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged from electricity in the road at the same...

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Have You Adjusted Your Office Chair Lately?

Having a high quality office chair with tons of ergonomic features is only useful if you use them properly. Regularly adjusting your office chair is a must to achieve peak performance in the workplace. In today's article we'll highlight several of the most common chair adjustment features and their...

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