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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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To achieve this, the Volkswagen brand—the highest volume brand of the Group—is counting on electric mobility (zero-emission and plug-in hybrid models); on continually more fuel-efficient combustion engines and gearboxes; progressive lightweight design; aerodynamics; and efficiency “ in every conceivable area ”. The start-stop 2.0

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IBM’s Fall From World Dominance

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Census, the mainframe computer, legitimizing the person computer, and developing the software that beat the best in the world at chess and then Jeopardy. Joining me to talk about it—and IBM's other pivots, past and future—is a person uniquely qualified to do so. Steven Cherry Jim, IBM wasn't the first to personal computers.

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Volvo Cars says early demand for fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD is strong

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Volvo Cars has opened order books for the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD ( earlier post ), the company’s first fully electric car which is based on the best-selling SUV, in selected markets. The Recharge car line is the name for all Volvos with a fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

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Over the mid-term, it will be even easier and more convenient to charge EVs and plug-in hybrids with the market launch of inductive charging systems; Volkswagen is demonstrating this with an e-Golf at CES. A person logs onto the system by spreading the fingers of a hand, preventing unintentional activation of a function with a hand movement.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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For example, there is a pedal-powered hybrid electric motorcycle developed by E-Rockit. The technological advancements in the electric vehicle industry demand more skilled persons. Do you know it is illegal to convert and use internal combustion engines to hybrid/electric on your own? 4 Training and Skill Development.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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I found two great reads on the subject include; "The GAO Report on Peak Oil, April 7, 2007 Crude Oil - Uncertainty about Future Oil supply Makes It Important to Develop a Strategy for Addressing a Peak and Decline in Oil Production" ; the books "Twlight In The Desert" by Matthew R. market b y the end of 2009.

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Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

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The city has not committed to buying plug-in cars, although it is modifying some hybrid Toyota Priuses to be plug-ins, Nickels said. "We Davids said his family meets its need for longer trips by also owning a hybrid Prius. "I We will take a look at the products and see how they meet our business needs."

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