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Portugal leads Europe with lowest CO2 emissions, Sweden lands in last

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 03:08 PM PDT

Portugal leads Europe with lowest CO2 emissions, Sweden lands in last


Portugal leads Europe with lowest CO2 emissions, Sweden lands in last
Filed under: Etc., MPG, Europe/EU The fuel efficiency of European vehicles improved in 2010, with CO2 emissions falling by 3.7 percent, according to European Union (EU) data released last Wednesday. The EU, home to some 500 million people, has set a target for cutting average CO2 emissions down to 130 grams per kilometer by 2015....

AT&T: no more unlimited data for illegal tetherers

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 03:08 PM PDT

AT&T: no more unlimited data for illegal tetherers


AT&T: no more unlimited data for illegal tetherers
There's a war on unlimited data being fought as we speak, and Ma Bell is leading the main charge. Just days after AT&T announced it would begin throttling data speeds for the heaviest bandwidth hogs grandfathered into the carrier's no-limit internet service, it's also confirmed it's ready to crack the whip on illegal tethering as well....

LightSquared's Phil Falcone talks to CNBC, airs his feud with Verizon and AT&T (...

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 03:08 PM PDT

LightSquared's Phil Falcone talks to CNBC, airs his feud with Verizon and AT&T (video)


LightSquared's Phil Falcone talks to CNBC, airs his feud with Verizon and AT&T (video)
Time to call in the wireless waahmbulance. LightSquared's billionaire backer Phil Falcone made his television debut on CNBC's Power Lunch to cry foul at the behind-the-scenes lobbying drama that could put the brakes on his 4G dreams. The hedge fund manager pointed his finger at AT&T and Verizon, claiming both are trying to "stomp out innovation" and competition by working in cahoots with the Save Our GPS Coalition....

Apple Takes Lead In Smartphone Numbers, But Samsung Is On Its Heels

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT

Apple Takes Lead In Smartphone Numbers, But Samsung Is On Its Heels


Apple Takes Lead In Smartphone Numbers, But Samsung Is On Its Heels
According to a report from IDC, Apple shipped more smartphones than any other manufacturer in Q2, stealing bragging rights from a struggling Nokia. With 20.3 million units shipped, Apple managed to nab a 19.1 percent market share, representing year-over-year growth of 141.7 percent. Samsung and Nokia followed behind, with RIM and HTC bringing up the rear. It's worth noting that HTC posted record numbers this quarter with 166 percent YOY growth to...

Hackers break into Subaru Outback via text message

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 02:35 PM PDT

Hackers break into Subaru Outback via text message


Hackers break into Subaru Outback via text message
We've already seen SCADA systems controlled by Google Search, and now the Black Hat Technical Security Conference is offering up yet another slice of cringe-inducing hacker pie. A pair of pros from iSec Partners security firm was able to unlock and start the engine of a Subaru Outback using an Android phone and a process they call war texting....

Fisker's future includes plug-in crossover coming to Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 02:03 PM PDT

Fisker's future includes plug-in crossover coming to Frankfurt Motor Show


Fisker's future includes plug-in crossover coming to Frankfurt Motor Show
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Fisker Fisker Karma S - Click above for high-res image gallery Fisker Automotive has reportedly revealed a bit more about its future, telling What Car? that it intends to launch a slew of vehicles by the end of 2013. Speaking at the UK launch of the Karma, the automaker's chief executive officer, Henrik Fisker, revealed that the range-extended electric vehicle will go on sale in the UK this September....

LightSquared inks multi-year deal with PowerNet Global, quest for LTE domination...

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 02:03 PM PDT

LightSquared inks multi-year deal with PowerNet Global, quest for LTE domination continues


LightSquared inks multi-year deal with PowerNet Global, quest for LTE domination continues
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of a little start-up called LightSquared and its ambitious plans to blanket these great states in 4G LTE. You may likewise have caught wind of its announcement earlier this year of a fistful of anonymous wholesale partnerships. The LTE wholesaler is now making public a multi-year agreement with Cincinnati-based carrier PowerNet Global, bringing high-speed voice and data to its customer base....

Philips wins DOE's $10 million L Prize for 60W incandescent killer

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 02:03 PM PDT

Philips wins DOE's $10 million L Prize for 60W incandescent killer


Philips wins DOE's $10 million L Prize for 60W incandescent killer
Put your pig-tail light bulb aversions aside, because Philips has just won the DOE's $10 million L Prize Competition for the creation of a decidedly non-curlicue 60W equivalent LED lighting solution. The company was named the first winner in the 60W replacement bulb category at a Washington DC event, yesterday....

Tesla talking billion dollar deal with Toyota?

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:31 PM PDT

Tesla talking billion dollar deal with Toyota?


Tesla talking billion dollar deal with Toyota?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Toyota, Tesla Motors Tesla and Toyota have been rather friendly for the last few years. It seems they're now ready to take the relationship to the next level. What started as a $60 million deal turned into a $100 million affair earlier this year. You know what's cooler than a million dollar deal?...

Tesla reports 2nd quarter loss of $58.9 million, revenues double

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Tesla reports 2nd quarter loss of $58.9 million, revenues double


Tesla reports 2nd quarter loss of $58.9 million, revenues double
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, USA On Wednesday, electric automaker Tesla Motors reported a deep second-quarter loss as spending on research and development for upcoming vehicles, including the Model S and Model X, more than offset the automaker's gains in revenue. Tesla reported a net loss of $58.9 million compared to a loss of $38.5 million in the second quarter of 2010....

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!


The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!
And we're back! Well, some of us at least. Tim's taking the podcast off this week, but fear not -- Brian will be joined by likes of Darren Murph, Richard Lawler, and Dana Wollman. Tune in -- it's gonna be a fun one!Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!...

Google addresses Microsoft's 'patent attack' response, says it didn't fall for i...

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Google addresses Microsoft's 'patent attack' response, says it didn't fall for its offer


Google addresses Microsoft's 'patent attack' response, says it didn't fall for its offer
Apple may still be staying out of the fray, but it looks like we now have a full-on back and forth between Google and Microsoft, following the former company's blog post yesterday that alleged a "hostile, organized campaign" against Android on the part of Microsoft, Apple, Oracle and others. The latest word comes once again from Google's SVP and Chief Legal Officer, David Drummond, who has updated his original post with...

Nintendo 3DS Panda dev model hits Canadian eBay, reminds US how little the dolla...

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Nintendo 3DS Panda dev model hits Canadian eBay, reminds US how little the dollar is worth


Nintendo 3DS Panda dev model hits Canadian eBay, reminds US how little the dollar is worth
Have $1,929 Canadian dollars to spare? You can swap those loonies for 2,000 all-American greenbacks, or the current bid on a Nintendo 3DS Panda development model, rounding out its final 24 hours on eBay's Canadian auction site. This "like new" device won't be playing retail 3DS or DS cartridges, but it will grant you access to a variety of development functions....

Google Responds To Microsoft’s “Gotcha”: They’re Diverting Attention With A Tric...

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Google Responds To Microsoft's "Gotcha": They're Diverting Attention With A Trick That Failed


Google Responds To Microsoft's "Gotcha": They're Diverting Attention With A Trick That Failed
This back and forth between Google and Microsoft is getting good. Yesterday, Google wrote a post calling out Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, and others for using "bogus" patents to try to kill Android. Some of the patents Google's Chief Legal Officer David Drummond mentioned included the ones Microsoft acquired from Novell (not to be confused with Nortel, which happened later)....

UAW, Detroit Open Contract Talks

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT

UAW, Detroit Open Contract Talks


UAW, Detroit Open Contract Talks
What a kinder, gentler industry it's become.

Debunk: Lion USB sticks are not yet available

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:58 PM PDT

Debunk: Lion USB sticks are not yet available


Debunk: Lion USB sticks are not yet available
Apple clearly considers its new App Store-based distribution model one of the biggest advances in Lion, and to the company's credit, we found the whole thing to be quite painless. But physical media devotees needn't worry too much -- the company quietly announced at launch that the latest version of OS X will also be available on a USB key, for the lofty price of $69 -- which, incidentally, still requires...

Yet Another Questionable iPhone 5 “Spy Shot” Pops Up

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:58 PM PDT

Yet Another Questionable iPhone 5 "Spy Shot" Pops Up


Yet Another Questionable iPhone 5 "Spy Shot" Pops Up
We've seen a Bigfoot-esque iPhone 5. We've seen a totally fake (but supposedly based on the real deal) iPhone 5. Now, meet: the oddly angled, questionably skewed iPhone 5. This shot comes from MacRumors forum-goer guigsh, and has been blasting off around the blogs all morning. Guigsh claims that he had hands-on with the device for "only 2 minutes" with "pictures forbidden", all taking place "in the office of a French operator." Now,...

Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch?

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:58 PM PDT

Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch?


Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch?
Google's powers of awkward PR translation may have been right on the MeeGo-money, judging by this countdown page for the N9. The Swedish site, which just went live today, has begun its 49 days and counting creep to the Gorilla Glass-clad handset's eventual overseas debut. We'd previously heard whispers of an impending September 15th release pegged for the OEM's backyard, but we'll err on the side of Nokia's official launch clock....

With 2025 CAFE rules, gas engines will remain king

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:26 PM PDT

With 2025 CAFE rules, gas engines will remain king


With 2025 CAFE rules, gas engines will remain king
Filed under: MPG, Legislation and Policy, USA Automakers (except for Volkswagen and Daimler) have shown strong support for the 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard of 54.5 miles per gallon. So, it's time to start gearing up for an onslaught of plug-in vehicles, right? Wrong, says some industry experts. The standards announced last Friday by President Obama will boost fuel economy requirements 53 percent by 2025....

HP offers $100 discount on TouchPad for one weekend only

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:26 PM PDT

HP offers $100 discount on TouchPad for one weekend only


HP offers $100 discount on TouchPad for one weekend only
Back when we reviewed HP's webOS slate, we said it might be worth your time if it cost $100 less. Well guess what? It does, or will, this weekend. This is a fleeting discount, however, with the slab sale starting tomorrow and ending Sunday. But at $400 and $500 for the 16GB and 32GB versions, respectively, it might just be worth the asking price....

Verizon Wireless year-end roadmap leaks, Android and LTE spotted on the horizon?

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:26 PM PDT

Verizon Wireless year-end roadmap leaks, Android and LTE spotted on the horizon?


Verizon Wireless year-end roadmap leaks, Android and LTE spotted on the horizon?
Nope. There's no mention of a Nexus Prime in this glimpse of VZW future, but don't let that stop you from drooling over the purported goods. The leaked shot over on IGN lays out a back-to-school road filled with Android phones a plenty, and one lone RIM entry. September 8th is gearing up to be a busy Thursday for Big Red, with launches slated for the Droid Bionic, Motorola Xoom 4G,...

Chevy to Sell Its Smallest Car Ever in U.S.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:26 PM PDT

Chevy to Sell Its Smallest Car Ever in U.S.


Chevy to Sell Its Smallest Car Ever in U.S.
Spark minicar heading stateside in 2012.

Chrysler Recalling 367,000 Minivans...Again

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:26 PM PDT

Chrysler Recalling 367,000 Minivans...Again


Chrysler Recalling 367,000 Minivans...Again
It's the second recall of the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans for a similar problem.

Nissan's reponse to Top Gear? Here, have two charge points

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:54 AM PDT

Nissan's reponse to Top Gear? Here, have two charge points


Nissan's reponse to Top Gear? Here, have two charge points
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, UKWhen Top Gear said that the, "In the real world, [the Tesla Roadster] doesn't seem to work," the electric automaker responded with a lawsuit. Nissan is taking a different tack, putting a clever twist on the one-sided, anti-EV message that Top Gear keeps broadcasting about the faults of plug-in vehicles....

comScore: Android Keeps Gobbling Up Smartphone Share, Now 40 Percent

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:54 AM PDT

comScore: Android Keeps Gobbling Up Smartphone Share, Now 40 Percent


comScore: Android Keeps Gobbling Up Smartphone Share, Now 40 Percent
When it comes to smartphones in the U.S., Android and Apple keep growing at the expense of other mobile platforms like RIM, Windows Phone, and Nokia's Symbian.   The latest mobile subscriber numbers are out from comScore.  Android leads the pack with 40 percent market share of U.S. smartphone subscribers as of June, 2011, up 5.4 percent from March, 2011. Android is also widening the gap compared to Apple, which ended the...

Gmail for Mobile gets a facelift, now ready for its Retina Display close-up

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:54 AM PDT

Gmail for Mobile gets a facelift, now ready for its Retina Display close-up


Gmail for Mobile gets a facelift, now ready for its Retina Display close-up
Gmail for mobile was looking a little tired around the eyes, so Google went ahead and gave the ol' web app a cosmetic lift. The update, announced on the Gmail blog, packs a hat trick's worth of tweaks aimed squarely at iOS and QNX (read: BB PlayBook) users. Email messages can now be manually refreshed with a top-down pull and release -- a feature similar to Twitter's own drag-down approach....

Jacques Pepin Loves Food More Than Stardom

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:54 AM PDT

Jacques Pepin Loves Food More Than Stardom


Jacques Pepin Loves Food More Than Stardom
Whether it's lawn bowling or making an omelet as bright and unblemished as the noontime sun, Pepin is, above all things, a teacher.

Frankfurt Auto Show electric supercar debut foreshadowed by e-miglia entrant

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Frankfurt Auto Show electric supercar debut foreshadowed by e-miglia entrant


Frankfurt Auto Show electric supercar debut foreshadowed by e-miglia entrant
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, BMW, Frankfurt Motor Show, Europe/EU VST Conversions BMW bi-moto EV - Click above to watch video after the jump The sophomore e-miglia is now under way and one of the entrants is a certain faster-than-a-Tesla BMW e30 conversion familiar to AutoblogGreen readers. It is attending the multi-day, 800-kilometer (497-mile) electric vehicle rally from Munich, Germany to Switzerland's St....

Nanowire batteries now as 'small as possible,' could one day be included with na...

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Nanowire batteries now as 'small as possible,' could one day be included with nano toys


Nanowire batteries now as 'small as possible,' could one day be included with nano toys
That black dot isn't a battery, it's an ultra-thin disc containing thousands of individual nanowire batteries. Rice University scientists claim their miniscule wires are "as small as such devices can possibly get," because each one comes complete with its own anode, cathode and gel-like electrolyte coating. This contrasts with previous examples we've seen, which bolted nanowires onto a chunky exterior cathode....

Ngmoco And AT&T Partner To Bring Social Gaming Platform Mobage To Android Users

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Ngmoco And AT&T Partner To Bring Social Gaming Platform Mobage To Android Users


Ngmoco And AT&T Partner To Bring Social Gaming Platform Mobage To Android Users
AT&T and mobile social games company ngmoco, which is owned by Japanese gaming giant DeNA, have just announced a pretty significant agreement to bring the Mobage social gaming platform to AT&T Android customers. According to a release, Mobage will serve as a hub for AT&T Android users to discover and play games, as well as connect and communicate with other players worldwide....