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Samsung reveals Windows 8 ultrabooks and tablet hybrids

, Oct 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Last week, Samsung promised it would reveal a "groundbreaking" Windows 8 device, sending out invitations to a press event in which the company would announce Windows devices, including ultrabooks with touchscreens. This evening, the Korean company unveiled the products, including pricing, which are part of its new "Smart PC" category. The groundbreaking device? Meet the Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch Windows 8 ultrabook. Read The Full Story

Honda announces global hybrid vehicle sales reach 1 million units

, Oct 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Honda has announced an important milestone has been reached in the world of its hybrid vehicles. The company has announced that cumulative global sales for its hybrid vehicles have passed the 1 million unit mark. That goal was reached at the end of September 2012 and took Honda 12 years and 11 months from the date it first started selling a hybrid vehicle, the Honda Insight, in Japan. Read The Full Story

2013 Honda Insight Hybrid hailed as most affordable hybrid in the US

, Sep 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Honda is talking up its 2013 Insight Hybrid that it claims is the most affordable hybrid in the United States. The pricing for 2013 is unchanged from the 2012 model and the hybrid starts at $18,500. Honda notes that the 2013 model will go on sale on September 18. Read The Full Story

Ford reduces the use of rare earth metals in lithium-ion batteries for hybrids

, Sep 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Many manufacturers who are heavily into battery production, and usage are doing all they can to reduce their need for rare earth metals. China has the majority of the world supply of rare earth metals and has been increasing its grip on the materials to drive prices up. Ford has announced that its new lithium-ion batteries were designed to reduce the use of rare earth metals. Read The Full Story

Sony introduces the VAIO Duo 11 slide-out tablet to take on Microsoft Surface

, Aug 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sony has just officially entered the Windows 8 tablet and touchscreen market with the announcement of the recently leaked VAIO 11-inch slide-out tablet. This will obviously be aimed at those folks that created the Surface tablet -- and Sony hopes to spoil their plans with this new full featured and powerful Windows 8 machine. Read The Full Story

Ford C-Max Hybrid can go 570 miles on a single tank of gas

, Aug 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford is understandably proud of its C-Max Hybrid vehicle and continues to tout the car's fuel sipping prowess compared to the Toyota Prius V. The C-Max Hybrid was rated by the EPA for 47 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway. That 47 mpg rating both in the city and on the highway is unusual. Typically, hybrids have better fuel efficiency in the city. Read The Full Story

Fisker Karma ignites into flames while owner runs errands

, Aug 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Here's some more bad news for the Fisker Karma crowd: an owner of the hybrid car returned from a grocery run to find his Karma engulfed in flames, Jalopnik reports. This isn't the first time we've heard of Fisker Karmas erupting into flames seemingly out of the blue, as earlier in May one actually caught a house on fire. Luckily, no one was hurt in this blaze, but needless to say, the expensive car isn't in too good of shape after the incident. Read The Full Story

Ford C-Max Hybrid gets an official EPA rating of 47 mpg

, Aug 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has been talking up its C-Max Hybrid for a while now. The C-Max Hybrid has received its official EPA fuel economy rating and beats the Toyota Prius V by seven mpg according to Ford. The EPA granted the C-Max Hybrid EPA certified efficiency ratings of 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined. That is rather impressive fuel efficiency. Read The Full Story

GE researchers create new prototype traction motor for hybrid and electric vehicles

, Jul 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

GE has announced the creation of a new world-class traction motor for hybrid and electric vehicles. The new prototype electric motor delivers higher power density and better acceleration efficiency in a smaller frame at a lower cost than existing electric motors. The goal for GE is to extend the range of electric vehicles and reduce fuel consumption for hybrids using the new motor. Read The Full Story

Fujitsu announces Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 laptops

, Jul 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Fujitsu has today unveiled two new laptops in its range. The first is a laptop and tablet hybrid dubbed the Stylistic Q702, while the second is a convertible laptop (remember those?) called the LifeBook T902. The Stylistic Q702 is constructed from a magnesium shell that weighs around 850 grams, doubling as a laptop when inserted into the keyboard dock which also provides extra battery life. Read The Full Story

Ford now taking orders on C-Max Hybrid

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has now announced that it is taking orders for the C-Max Hybrid utility vehicle. The C-Max Hybrid is the most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle in America according to Ford with a base price that's about $500 lower than that of the Toyota Prius V. Ford's C-Max has some interesting features such as a hands-free lift gate. Read The Full Story

Ferrari hints at new Enzo and hybrid

, May 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

The global economy not doing that great so it's hard to imagine that Ferrari is having a bang up year. The company recently gave its financial report for its previous quarter and rake in €42.1 million in profit during Q1. That's a lot of money any way you slice it. More interestingly tucked away at the bottom of Ferrari's earnings press release was a hint at three new vehicles. Read The Full Story
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