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Ricardo TorqStor flywheel energy storage technology receives SAE 2014 World Congress Tech Award

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Ricardo’s TorqStor high speed flywheel energy storage technology ( earlier post ) has been selected to receive the SAE Tech Award, as one of the top five technologies to be on display at the SAE World Congress 8-10 at the COBO Center, Detroit.

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Battelle-R&D Magazine forecast predicts 5.2% growth in 2012 global R&D spending to $1.4+T, largely driven by Asian economies; US companies and tech providers to boost energy R&D spending by 23.1% to $6.7B

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The Battelle-R&D Magazine annual Global R&D Funding Forecast concludes that global research and development (R&D) spending will grow by about 5.2% The team from Battelle and R&D Magazine forecast that a 2.1% increasing tech transfer support from US national labs to industry. Global R&D spending 2011. Click to enlarge.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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Source: Booz & Company “Global Innovation”; Battelle R&D Magazine; Center for Automotive Research 2012. A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Click to enlarge.

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Review: “Getting Ready for Model 3”

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Discusses and explains what is known about the car’s tech; Considers the decisions that will be required as each owner configures their Model 3; Offers a preview of Model 3’s autonomous driving features; Explains how to develop a personal charging infrastructure for owners of the car; Delineates the costs of ownership; and.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids. Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. They reality always seems to be just a few years away, the magazine complained.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Will Congress finally approve consumer-oriented legislation that has stalled for years? More Miami on the cheap House prices in Miami soared, then crashed. Now buyers, like the Lamuses, are venturing back. More Malls shed stores Vacancy rates accelerate as retailers confront spending slump. More Credit card relief? 5.90 / 0.07% Nasdaq 1,673.07

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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Magazine Fund Data Europes Most Popular QUICK LINKS : Asia News China News India News India Elections Swine Flu Heard on the Street Weekend Asia Most Popular WSJ Blogs Search Environmental Capital Environmental Capital Daily analysis of the business of the environment by The Wall Street Journal. Close Home World U.S.

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