There are probably fewer than 1,500 plug-in electric vehicles on the road today, most in carefully controlled experimental fleets. But over the next 18 months, the number will grow exponentially as automakers like General Motors, Nissan, Ford, Volkswagen and Toyota roll out models that use electricity for all or part of the car's energy. President Obama has suggested that the U.S. could have as many as 1 million plug-in vehicles on the road by 2015.
popular PSP Homebrew Plugin known as Autostart PRX V5.1 – PSP Homebrew which of course is in version 5.1 as of today according to the developer.
This is what the developer had to say about Autostart PRX V5.1 – PSP Homebrew
this plugin lets you launch homebrew, PSX games and ISOs on startup by pressing the configured button. You can also set something to automatically start without the need to press any buttons.Autostart PRX V5.1 a PSP Homebrew
popular PSP Homebrew Plugin known as Autostart... more
BERLIN — General Motors Co. wants to move its European headquarters to Germany from Switzerland before the end of the year, an Opel spokesman said Saturday.
By moving its headquarters from Zurich to Adam Opel GmbH's Ruesselsheim headquarters in Germany, the company wants to strengthen its subsidiary Opel, spokesman Ulrich Weber said. GM's Chevrolet brand will continue to keep its headquarters in Zurich.
Last week, GM called off the planned sale of Germany-based Opel to auto-parts maker Magna (TSX:MG.A) and Russian lender Sberbank.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel had favoured that deal to save jobs. Merkel now says she wants GM to present a restructuring plan that gives Opel Europe and the German sites the chance of a good future.
Between 200 and 250 employees worked at headquarters in Zurich, according to Weber, but most have already returned to their home countries and many of whom had originally come from Ruesselsheim.BERLIN — General Motors Co. wants to move its European headquarters to Germany from... more
Mini and art have combined again on a limited-edition book and art project called "Wash Me." Starting with the idea of the "Wash me!" imperative scrawled into dirty cars the world over, ten artists that have never used a car as a canvas have "transformed [a Mini] into a transient work of art."
What does that mean? It means they painted a bunch of Minis lots of different colors and wrote (ironic?) things on them.
Vice President Joe Biden, during a visit Tuesday to a Delaware automotive assembly plant, unwittingly revealed startup manufacturer Fisker Automotive's undisclosed plans to produce a full line of plug-in hybrid vehicles at the facility.
Near the end of his speech, Biden asked the crowd of mostly UAW workers, who had worked at the Boxwood Road facility in Wilmington when it was owned by General Motors, to “imagine when this factory, when the floor we’re standing on right now is making 100,000 plug-in hybrid sedan, coupes and crossovers every single year."
Fisker, which is in the process of purchasing the plant, previously said only that it was developing the sedan, to be priced at around $40,000 after state and federal tax credits are taken into account.
In an interview with Foxnews.com after the presentation, company founder and CEO Henrik Fisker confirmed that what Biden said was accurate.
“He definitely told what our product plans are,” Fisker laughed, adding that all of his company's cars are being developed from the start with at least three derivatives in mind.
Ho il piacere di proporvi un vcam di 60 secondi per sensibilizzare l'opinione della società riguardo le più comuni azioni quotidiane.
Ho girato e montato tutto in 16 ore, perciò resta un progetto che rivedrò prossimamente per fini non concorsuali, e che verrà implementato con altre situazioni più gustose. Una specie di trama a puntate.
Fatemi sapere se il concetto è di vostro gradimento.
A presto, Umberto.Ho il piacere di proporvi un vcam di 60 secondi per sensibilizzare l'opinione della... more
I got to chill on the set of MTV's latest motoring show, Slips. Two drivers enter their cars, race, the loser walks home as the winner takes both cars.I got to chill on the set of MTV's latest motoring show, Slips. Two drivers enter... more
Did FullTiltPoker.com get caught using unethical cheating poker bots to unlevel the gambling poker room field? This scandal means that people are getting pissed - with one poker professional filing a lawsuit in civil court to counter this gambling juggernaut. Who will win? Lawyers and attorneys for the poker girl and the poker business world are going crazy - this blog post goes into detail about this case.Did FullTiltPoker.com get caught using unethical cheating poker bots to unlevel the... more
"U.S. auto sales fell 23% in September after the end of the federal government's "cash for clunkers" incentive program, with General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC suffering the sharpest declines.""U.S. auto sales fell 23% in September after the end of the federal government's "cash... more
Toyota Motor Co. is launching a recall of thousands of Toyota and Lexus models to immediately remove driver's side floor mats that can stick under accelerator pedals, causing the vehicles to surge forward.
In an unusual step, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned drivers of the affected models to not replace the floor mats in the affected models. The affected models include:
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2004-2009 Prius
• 2005-2010 Tacoma
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2007-2010 ES 350
• 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS350
more in the link...Toyota Motor Co. is launching a recall of thousands of Toyota and Lexus models to... more
Researchers at Purdue University claim to have developed a new kind of cooling technology. Tannaz Harirchia and Suresh Garimella, are using boiling liquid inside microchannels on specially fabricated chips to more efficiently cool components.
Per ora è solo uno studio di fattibilità, ma Volvo sembra fare sul serio con l’auto elettrica. Pochissimi giorni dopo aver presentato la concept C30 ReCharge al Salone IAA di Francoforte 2009, ha annunciato che nel 2009 ha realizzato un “piccolo numero” di prototipi di C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) e di averne iniziato la sperimentazione per “verificare la fattibilità” di un’auto elettrica pura. Scarni i dati tecnici forniti: l’autonomia sarebbe di 150 km, lo scatto 0-100 km-h coperto in “meno di 11 secondi”, la velocità massima autolimitata a 130 km/h.......Per ora è solo uno studio di fattibilità, ma Volvo sembra fare sul serio con... more
Due carburanti, due o quattro ruote motrici per la Suv compatta
Se la definizione EcoSuv è essenzialmente una trovata commerciale, la Sportage bi fuel è comunque una delle Sport utility a più basso impatto ambientale sul mercato, con emissioni di 168 grammi/km di CO2 (per la 2WD), equivalenti a quelle della più piccola Daihatsu Terios. Tutto questo unito a un prezzo molto competitivo, soprattutto nella versione a 2 ruote motrici che è anche un po’ più scorrevole e quindi più efficiente. L’impianto a Gpl è il Sequent della Brc, alimentato da un serbatoio toroidale di dimensioni generose: 61 litri nominali, pari a 48,8 effettivi. La “bombola” è alloggiata.........Due carburanti, due o quattro ruote motrici per la Suv compatta
Se la definizione... more
Death Of Auto-Tune is a documentary covering the impact of Auto-Tune on the Hip-Hop industry and explores the opinions of consumers and industry professionals on the craze.
Artists like T-Pain, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne have used this technology to sky-rocket their music to another level of entertainment. In Opposition, Jay-Z is beginning to lead a revolution against the use of Auto-Tune on his 2009 single "DOA" (Death Of Auto-Tune).
Check out this film and send an email and let us know what you think.Death Of Auto-Tune is a documentary covering the impact of Auto-Tune on the Hip-Hop... more
honestly, the greatest invention of our time for all you green people should be concerned. been around for a while but for some reason not on here, which shocked me.
The MYT (Massive Yet Tiny) Engine by inventor Raphial Morgado, is an internal combustion engine of new design the features multiple firings in one cycle, producing enormous torque in a small area.
With 40 times higher power to weight ratio, low parts count, low maintenance, high mechanical efficiency, and low pollution, the MYT™ Engine will benefit airplane, big ship, 18 wheeler, SUV, passenger car, even down to carry on power generator applications. The MYT™ Engine as a pump/compressor also exceeds existing pumps/compressors in providing massive pressure, volume, and flow, all in one unit.
The first prototype model exerts 850 cubic inches of displacement even though the size is only 14" diameter by 14" long, weighing 150 lbs, compared to 3000 lbs for a comparable engine of conventional size capable of that much power output.
In January, 2009, they announced that they are now ready to go into production, and aim to set up mechanic franchises to retrofit these engines, replacing existing engines with these smaller engines.honestly, the greatest invention of our time for all you green people should be... more
Sport Utility compatta e gpl per un impatto ambientale… medio
Non si può dire che la definizione di EcoSuv le calzi a pennello, ma c’è di peggio. La Sportage bi fuel, oltre all’alimentazione a gas ha il merito, tra le Sport Utility, delle dimensioni e del peso contenuti e della disponibilità di una versione a 2 ruote motrici, quella che abbiamo provato. Un’auto certamente con alcune qualità interessanti e un prezzo aggressivo, ma appartenente a un segmento di cui continuiamo a non vedere l’utilità, salvo per alcuni tipi di uso ben preciso.
In particolare, immagine imponente e......Sport Utility compatta e gpl per un impatto ambientale… medio
Non si può dire che... more
Un viaggio nel cuore del Patrimonio dell’umanità Unesco
Storia, cultura, natura e una scenografia inconfondibile: è la miscela di attrattive che ha reso celebre nel mondo le Dolomiti. Seduzioni che dal 26 giugno sono ufficialmente Patrimonio dell’Umanità dell’Unesco. Un sigillo conferito dal World Heritage Committee per la bellezza spettacolare del paesaggio e per le incomparabili caratteristiche geologiche e geomorfologiche. Ma anche per la rilevanza della biodiversità che comprende una flora con 2400 specie e 55 tipi di foreste con grande capacità di mitigazione ai cambiamenti climatici e una fauna variegata che culmina con la presenza della lince e dell’orso bruno.
A rendere ancora più affascinate il territorio delle province di Trento, Bolzano, Belluno, Pordenone e Udine sono le tradizioni culturali e le vicende storiche. Nonostante l’esplosione del turismo, gli abitanti delle Dolomiti hanno conservato consuetudini agricole e artigianali, recuperato architetture tipiche come........Un viaggio nel cuore del Patrimonio dell’umanità Unesco
Storia, cultura, natura e... more
Al Salone IAA di Francoforte 2009 Audi presenta alcune novità “verdi”, quali l'A3 1.2 TFSI e l'A4 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel “quattro” con catalizzatore SCR. Un sistema, quest'ultimo, già adottato su Q7 e A6 che si basa sull'utilizzo di additivo AdBlue per ridurre nettamente le emissioni di ossidi di azoto, che vengono trasformati in azoto e acqua. In questo modo......Al Salone IAA di Francoforte 2009 Audi presenta alcune novità “verdi”, quali l'A3... more
