Tag Archives: automotive

Only Takes Three Minutes to Charge Cars

Posted on July 7, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

by Venda One of the issues of electric cars is that it takes long time to recharge the cars. JFE Engineering Corp has developed the fastest charger for electric cars that only takes three minutes to charge 50 per cent … Continue reading →

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Automotive CEOs with Low Salaries

Posted on July 7, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

By: Venda Low salaries of CEOs might have Japanese automotive companies lose competitions. Katsuyuki Kubo, economic analyst of Waseda University said to egmcartech, “Globalisation leads to high competition and therefore it is important to have solid and strict management.” The … Continue reading →

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Ferrari, Bugatti, Porsche? What the stars of the World Cup are driving

Posted on July 6, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

As the World Cup starts to heat up, we take a look at what’s in the garage of the world’s greatest players. Continue reading →

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Range Rover Sport TDV6 (A Review)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

By Bruce Newton (via http://www.drive.com.au) With a new diesel engine, this SUV reinforces a reputation for solid off-road performance. (+) Stump-pulling power and improved economy from new diesel engine excellent off-road ability slick six-speed auto sumptuous interior with tactile switchgear … Continue reading →

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June car sales strong, but buyers steering towards imports

Posted on July 5, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Sales of new vehicles look set to top 1 million, although locally made cars are continuing to shed market share as Australian car buyers look overseas. Continue reading →

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JLR to source 30% of parts from low-cost countries

Posted on July 3, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Tata Motors has put in place an aggressive cost reduction strategy for its luxury brands Jaguar Land Rover, which it acquired from Ford in 2008, involving a substantial increase in sourcing vehicle parts from low-cost countries. Continue reading →

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RI`s car sales exceed Thailand`s

Posted on July 3, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Indonesia`s four wheel car sales in the first five months of 2010 have reached 299.824 units, exceeding those of Thailand which were only 286.000 units, a businessman said. “We have not yet known the data on Indonesia`s car sales in … Continue reading →

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The Blind Can Drive A Car

Posted on July 3, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

In the near future, the blind will not be limited by their incapability of sights. There will a car specifically designed to this need. The technology used is called non-visual interfaces, which will guide sightless people to drive to their … Continue reading →

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The Transition- A Flying Car

Posted on July 2, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris don’t fly. Continue reading →

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Hybrid Cars – Positive Effect on the Environment

Posted on June 28, 2010 by indonesianurbanfamily

Car manufacturers tout their efficiency. Consumer advocates dispute claims of 60-plus miles per gallon gas efficiency. Amidst the controversy, environmentalists still claim, in the absence of anything better – that hybrid vehicles are still better for the environment than their traditional gas-guzzling counterparts. Continue reading →

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