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Archive for March 1st, 2007

Fill’er Up – With Hydrogren

Thursday, 1 March, 2007

There’s a new fuel station at the University of California, Irvine, today, but instead of merely choosing between different grades of unleaded gasoline, or even having a diesel option, this one also offers hydrogen.
While hydrogen isn’t an option for most of us, the select few drivers around the world who had first crack at BMW’s [...]

LEDs: Headlights of the Future

Thursday, 1 March, 2007

The new Audi R8 — the company’s first ever mid-engine sports car — delivers 420 hp and considerable visual appeal with its race inspired design. One of its most interesting innovations from a tech angle, however, can be found in the headlights. The model uses LUXEON automotive LEDs from Philips Lumileds for its forward lighting.
Not [...]