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Meet Mr. Internet: Vint Cerf

Cars That Think

The diagram helped me to see where protocols would need to be standardized.” arranged a visit to a Semi-Automatic Ground Environment computer center. A draft of a formal TCP standard came out in December 1973. Eventually, after four iterations of the standard, Cerf says, things were finally looking stable. universities.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that Volvo XC60 midsize SUVs outfitted with a standard collision-avoidance feature called City Safety are far less likely to be involved in low-speed crashes than comparable vehicles without the system. standards for Wi-Fi wireless networking. Volvo’s City Safety.

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Understanding Electric Vans & the London Congestion Charge

Drive Electric

The congestion charging scheme was first introduced in central London in 2003, aiming to reduce the amount of traffic in the capital. Vehicles within this criteria must: Meet Euro 6 standards (petrol and diesel). Smaller vehicles such as cars, small vans and motorcycles must pay £12.50 What is the Congestion Charge?

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The result is a quiet, controlled environment free of intrusive noises. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! a key Randy C.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co.,

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Also, until standardization of connectors becomes fully implemented, EV owners may have to carry an assortment of adapters to be able to plug in to chargers from different suppliers. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.