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The Future of Electric Aircraft: Electric Powered Sikorsky Helicopter

The Future of Electric Aircraft: Electric Powered Sikorsky Helicopter

By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx It can only fly for 15 minutes but it is a breakthrough all the same. Improved batteries have finally made a manned electric helicopter a reality. It follows rapidly on announcements of all electric fixed wing aircraft from Germany (PC-Aero), France (EADS), Italy (SkySpark), China ... Continue reading

Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO STORY

Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - August 12, 2010: Engineers say there are three ways to improve a vehicle's gas mileage: reduce its weight, increase efficiency of the powertrain and improve the aerodynamics. This month General Motors is celebrating an important milestone in achieving better fuel economy, the 30th anniversary of the world's l ... Continue reading

SoCal Penske Acquires Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison Transmission Dealership in Southern California

SoCal Penske Acquires Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison Transmission Dealership in Southern California

CERRITOS, Calif.--SoCal Penske announced the acquisition of S & J Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison Transmissions located in the Cerritos Auto Square in Cerritos, California. Operating minutes away from major freeways in Los Angeles and Orange County, Penske Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison are located in the Cerritos A ... Continue reading

Historic Groundbreaking of First New High-Speed Rail Station in United States

Historic Groundbreaking of First New High-Speed Rail Station in United States

SAN FRANCISCO--Today Federal, State and local officials joined together with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and their honored guests to officially break ground on the Transbay Transit Center –the northern terminus for the California High Speed Rail system and a multi-modal facility that will ... Continue reading

Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum Webcast - COMPLETE VIDEO

Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum Webcast - COMPLETE VIDEO

Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum For 2011, the F-150 has been completely updated under the hood with an array of new engines designed to deliver class-leading technology that boosts fuel economy, performance and capability. ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Explorer comes to British Columbia for the First Time - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Ford Explorer comes to British Columbia for the First Time - VIDEO ENHANCED

Following the 2011 Ford Explorer unveiling in Toronto, the all-new Explorer is making its way to Vancouver for a one-day stop. On Thursday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Explorer will be on display at Library Square. It will be filled with non-perishable items to be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Soc ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is Most Powerful, Capable Edition Ever Offered With 6.2-Liter Engine

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is Most Powerful, Capable Edition Ever Offered With 6.2-Liter Engine

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 combines the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling line of trucks with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson A new 6.2-liter V8 engine is now standard, making it the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 ever offered. The engine, ... Continue reading

What Consumers Need to Know About Charging Their Plug-In Electric Vehicles - COMPLETE AUDIO

What Consumers Need to Know About Charging Their Plug-In Electric Vehicles - COMPLETE AUDIO

WASHINGTON, DC - August 11, 2010: The Electric Drive Transportation Association held their second of a series of live Internet media briefings designed to help educate the general public, as well as industry members Charging 101: What consumers need to know about charging their plug-in electric vehicles at home, work o ... Continue reading

Ford Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting African Americans; Partners With CBS Sports' James Brown - VIDEO ENHANCED

Ford Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting African Americans; Partners With CBS Sports' James Brown - VIDEO ENHANCED

Ford recently launched ALL IN – a new corporate advertising campaign targeted toward the African American community The campaign features print, radio and digital executions, including a series of web videos highlighting some of the African American executives behind the walls of Ford The new ad campaign will allo ... Continue reading

14 Motorcycle Brands and 5 Giant Dealership Parties Highlight Highway 1 Block Party on Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City

14 Motorcycle Brands and 5 Giant Dealership Parties Highlight Highway 1 Block Party on Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010, FROM 10AM TO 5PM. FESTIVITIES INCLUDE CALIFORNIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, BARBECUES, VENDORS, CLASSIC CAR SHOW, AND MORE HARBOR CITY, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Five dealerships representing 14 brands of motorcycles have joined together to present the inaugural Hig ... Continue reading

Gevo to Acquire Agri-Energy Ethanol Production Facility to Produce Isobutanol

Gevo to Acquire Agri-Energy Ethanol Production Facility to Produce Isobutanol

DENVER--Gevo, a privately held renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, today announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Agri-Energy's ethanol production facility in Luverne, Minn. "The Luverne plant is a very well run facility with a strong operating team. It is a great place to begin our comme ... Continue reading

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #6

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #6

Dear Tom, I own a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 33,000 miles. A Toyota dealer told me that “it is recommended” that I have the serpentine belt changed and the thuttle box serviced. These are dealer recommended services. My mechanic friend looked at the car and told me not to worry about changing the belt or ser ... Continue reading

Ford Increases Investment in University Research; More Than $60 Million Awarded Over Last 20 Years

Ford Increases Investment in University Research; More Than $60 Million Awarded Over Last 20 Years

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 9 -- -- Ford awards 13 University Research Program (URP) grants to schools around the world in 2010; all focusing on technological advancements with real-world application potential -- Since the URP began in 1989, Ford has invested more than $60 million in university research projects, offering ne ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz to Celebrate More Than 100 Years of Super Sports Cars at Pebble Beach

Mercedes-Benz to Celebrate More Than 100 Years of Super Sports Cars at Pebble Beach

Eight Iconic Mercedes-Benz Autos at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Showcase a Tradition of Supercar Leadership PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Mercedes-Benz celebrates its super sports car heritage with eight iconic vehicles on display at the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance weeke ... Continue reading

Porsche Cars North America and Gansevoort Hotel Group Announce Exclusive Transportation Partnership - VIDEO ENHANCED

Porsche Cars North America and Gansevoort Hotel Group Announce Exclusive Transportation Partnership - VIDEO ENHANCED

Guests at New York City's Gansevoort hotels arrive in style onboard the Porsche Panamera 4S ATLANTA, Aug. 8 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and the Gansevoort Hotel Group in New York City are redefining the concept of "room with a view" through an exclusive new transportation partnership. Beginning Aug. 15, guests ... Continue reading

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