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Super-Tuned Supercars
March 20, 2013 5:24 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsAt the recent Geneva Auto Show, there were a lot of very high-end, expensive, luxury cars. But for some people, that's just not enough. When a buyer wants an upgraded high performance luxury car, they turn to tuner companies like Ruf, Hamman, and Gemballa to boost horsepower and change the car's appearance.
UK Coffee Machine Maker Whips Up Exports
March 20, 2013 5:21 pm | by ReutersTV | CommentsReuters' Hayley Platt reports from a UK factory which has had to find new markets to thrive. Since the start of the financial crisis, exports have been crucial. They now account for 25 percent of francino's business, up from just 2 percent in 2008. But the Eurozone has been a struggle.
The Future Of In-Car Alcohol Detection Systems
March 20, 2013 5:16 pm | by CNET | CommentsToday an alcohol breath tester in your car is a huge stigma, but a group is considering making them standard in all cars. A group called DADSS (Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety), which is partly backed by the federal government, wants all drivers of the future to prove they are sober before getting behind the wheel. Cnet's Brian Cooley explains.
Elon Musk: The Mind Behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity ...
March 20, 2013 5:09 pm | CommentsEntrepreneur Elon Musk is a man with many plans. The founder of PayPal, Tesla Motors, and SpaceX sits down with TED curator Chris Anderson to share details about his visionary projects, which include a mass-marketed electric car, a solar energy leasing company, and a fully reusable rocket.
Bentley Booms, But SUVs Stuck In Garage
March 20, 2013 1:01 pm | by Reuters | CommentsPremium automotive brands appear to be the only ones doing well these days amid the turmoil in Europe's car market, says Reuters' Julian Satterthwaite. Bentley says it can post higher sales again this year, but a green light for the company's key SUV project remains elusive.
BMW Manufacturing Expands Hydrogen Fuel Cell Fleet
March 19, 2013 1:36 pm | CommentsBMW Manufacturing has announced the successful expansion of the company's hydrogen fuel-cell material handling equipment across its 4.0 million square foot production facility. In 2010, BMW completed the installation of a hydrogen storage and distribution area near the plant's Energy Center to power about 100 pieces of fuel cell material handling equipment.
Cyber Attacks A Leading Threat Against U.S.
March 18, 2013 1:06 pm | by NBC News | CommentsFor the first time, the U.S. intelligence community says cyber attacks and cyber espionage—not terrorism—are the top threats to national security. Now the Pentagon is forming 13 teams to guard the nation in cyberspace. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports.
Google Wi-Fi Spying: How Case Will Impact Company
March 15, 2013 12:31 pm | by CBS News | CommentsCBS News legal analyst Jack Ford speaks to the CBS This Morning co-hosts about Google's settlement in the Wi-Fi spying case, and what it means for the search-engine giant. A program gave Google the power to intercept emails, passwords, and other information through unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
Boeing Flies High On 787 Battery Hopes
March 14, 2013 12:04 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsThe Dreamliner may still be grounded, but Boeing's stock has come roaring back lately as investors feel the worst is over. It's now outperforming the Dow. The FAA has given Boeing the go ahead on new solutions for the lithium battery issue, and that may be boosting investors' confidence in the company again.
Making Of The All New Vista D90
March 13, 2013 4:04 pm | by TataVista90 | CommentsThe New Vista D90 is a technological marvel engineered to perfection. Take a look at the high-tech facilities in the Tata Motors Pune plant, which showcases the technological advancement employed to manufacture the Vista D90. Every stage of product evolution—design, development, manufacturing, assembly and quality control, is carried out meticulously.
The $10,000 Smartphone
March 13, 2013 4:02 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsA luxury mobile phone-maker has released the new Android-based smartphone Vertu Ti. Depending on the finishes, it can cost upwards of $10,000. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on what all goes into a $10,000 smartphone and why it is so expensive.
Car Tech: Toyota i-Road Concept
March 13, 2013 3:57 pm | by CNETTV | CommentsCNET's Antuan Goodwin previews the Toyota i-Road concept, which was featured at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show. The i-Road concept is a tandem two-seater that runs on electric power and uniquely maneuvers using all three of its wheels. For more information visit www.cnet.com.
The 3D-Printed Car Of The Future
March 13, 2013 3:53 pm | by Mashable | CommentsWe've already seen all kinds of 3D-printed items, from jewelry, to guitars, and even football cleats. Now, we might soon have an almost entirely 3D-printed car in the Urbee 2. The hybrid car, created by engineer Jim Kor, is designed to be light, cheap, easy to reproduce, and very efficient.
The Secret To Making Better Batteries
March 13, 2013 1:57 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsGraphene, a sheet of carbon that is a single atom thick, is being touted as the next 'it' material. Companies like Vorbeck Materials hope this thin, electrically conductive material can help cut lithium battery weight and recharge times.
Croatian Micro-Car To Electrify Mass Market
March 12, 2013 12:29 pm | by Reuters | CommentsCroatian engineering company Dok-Ing has announced plans to start serial production of its electric three-seat microcar. The company believes urban commuters will find the vehicle ideal for low-cost, environmentally-friendly motoring. Reuters' Jim Drury reports.
