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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic wins ALD Automotive/Shell Marathon with 90.6 mpg US; benefits of smart driving techniques

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This year’s route through the hills of South Wales and the Cotswolds was made more challenging by a bridge collapse and a traffic light failure along the way. EcoBoost also took part, with drivers Paul and Doug Clifton, from BBC South, producing 61.93 mpg UK (71.3 mpg US, 3.3 The Ford Focus Titanium 1.0 mpg US, 4.6

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Tesla Sues Top Gear For Libel Against All-Electric Roadster

All Cars Electric

About two years ago BBC’s Top Gear aired a test drive of the then relatively new Tesla Roadster. While this was seen as a major boon for Tesla, the light shone on its all-electric sports car by the popular show was somewhat less than flattering. In fact, it was rather downbeat.

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In 1926, TV Was Mechanical

Cars That Think

His noctovision used infrared light to see objects in the dark, which some experts claim was a precursor to radar. John Logie Baird [shown here] used the heads of ventriloquist dummies in early experiments because they didn’t mind the heat and bright lights of his televisor. But Baird earned his spot in history with the televisor.

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Self-driving vehicles may hit UK roads as soon as 2026: minister

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. “Probably by as early as 2026 people will start seeing some elements of these cars that have full self-driving capabilities being rolled out,” Harper said in an interview with BBC Radio. Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode What are your thoughts?

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

This blog is not about promoting the pedicabs or pedicab industry but about making people's awareness of light weight electric vehicles and their contribution these could make to reduce CO2 emissions. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link]. Wish them all the best with getting on the project. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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Practical Power Beaming Gets Real

Cars That Think

To underscore how safe the system was, the host of the BBC science program “ Bang Goes the Theory ” stuck his face fully into a power beam. The receivers for optical power transmission are specialized photovoltaic cells designed to convert a single wavelength of light into electric power with very high efficiency. At the U.S.

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

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ABB ] Working closely with users and therapists, EPFL spin-off Emovo Care has developed a light and easy-to-attach hand exoskeleton for people unable to grasp objects following a stroke or accident. BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing.