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Vauxhall Ampera snags 2011 Green Car of the Year title from What Car?

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:59 PM PDT

Vauxhall Ampera snags 2011 Green Car of the Year title from What Car?


Vauxhall Ampera snags 2011 Green Car of the Year title from What Car?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, UK The Vauxhall Ampera, a vehicle that General Motors describes as Europe's only "zero range anxiety" electric, has been named the Green Car of the Year 2011 by What Car?, one of the UK's leading consumer-focused motoring magazine. What Car? Editor-In-Chief, Chas Hallett states: The Vauxhall Ampera represents a massive step for alternative-fuel cars....

Windows 8 on a laptop in-depth preview (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:59 PM PDT

Windows 8 on a laptop in-depth preview (video)


Windows 8 on a laptop in-depth preview (video)
Less than 24 hours after it went live on Microsoft's site, Steve Ballmer reported a whopping 500,000 downloads of Windows 8 Developer Preview. That's half a million copies, if not eager Windows fans. Well, you can count us among them. Although we were treated to some private hands-on time with a tablet optimized for the OS, we hadn't, until now, had a chance to use it on a laptop -- i.e.,...

Engadget Mobile Podcast 104 - 09.16.2011

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:59 PM PDT

Engadget Mobile Podcast 104 - 09.16.2011



Engadget Mobile Podcast 104 - 09.16.2011
Manufacturers and service providers are really kicking it up a notch this week! AT&T will hit us with a big dose of speed on Sunday, Microsoft had a slew of mixed/delicious news for us at Build, and HTC's got its hands in a liiiiiitttttle bit of everything, from releases to maybe OS acquisitions....

First Drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:58 PM PDT

First Drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class


First Drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes updates the 2012 C-class's engine lineup and interior.

Chevy Touts Sonic’s Mileage

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:58 PM PDT

Chevy Touts Sonic's Mileage


Chevy Touts Sonic's Mileage
Subcompact's 40 mpg highway puts it on par with Fiesta, Chevy says.

Is VW Spending Its Way to No. 1?

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:58 PM PDT

Is VW Spending Its Way to No. 1?


Is VW Spending Its Way to No. 1?
Launches $86-billion growth initiative to vie with GM, Toyota.

Daimler turns to SPX for Smart, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle charging solutions

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Daimler turns to SPX for Smart, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle charging solutions


Daimler turns to SPX for Smart, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle charging solutions
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Mercedes Benz, SMART, Daimler SPX Corporation has been selected by Daimler AG as the preferred installer of plug-in vehicle charging stations for the German conglomerate's Smart and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The agreement calls for SPX Service Solutions to provide charging solutions to European consumers and Mercedes-Benz dealerships. This deal follows a pilot program that began in back in April at M-B dealers in five countries across Europe. Tanvir Arfi, president of the...

Adobe: yep, your Windows 8 system will support Flash -- sometimes (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Adobe: yep, your Windows 8 system will support Flash -- sometimes (video)


Adobe: yep, your Windows 8 system will support Flash -- sometimes (video)
Flash fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief -- Adobe has confirmed that the next version of Windows will, in fact, support work built on its once ubiquitous web publishing platform. Windows 8 PCs and tablets with x86 or ARM processors will support the platform -- in the more traditional desktop mode, that is....

Artega SE electric supercar is coming to the US, we go eyes-on

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Artega SE electric supercar is coming to the US, we go eyes-on


Artega SE electric supercar is coming to the US, we go eyes-on
With the Tesla Roadster's tenure drawing to a close and a proper two-seat replacement seemingly just a twinkle in Peter Rawlinson's eye at this point, there's something of a coming void in the world of the electric supercar. Artega would love to fill that with the SE. It's an all-electric version of the company's GT supercar, and while the GT will not see a release on American shores, we got confirmation...

Antonov says its multi-speed trans is 10% more efficient than 1-speed in electri...

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:43 PM PDT

Antonov says its multi-speed trans is 10% more efficient than 1-speed in electric vehicles


Antonov says its multi-speed trans is 10% more efficient than 1-speed in electric vehicles
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in Transmission specialist Antonov reports that exhaustive testing of an electric vehicle equipped with the firm's multi-speed transmission over eight different drive cycles has proven that its multi-speed unit delivers approximately a 10-percent improvement in electric motor efficiency compared to a single-speed solution. Antonov's business development manager, David Paul, says the transmission firm's analysis, shows that with a single speed gearbox, there is significant variation in drive-cycle efficiency, whereas...

North Carolina Museum Holding Insect Cook-Off

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:43 PM PDT

North Carolina Museum Holding Insect Cook-Off


North Carolina Museum Holding Insect Cook-Off
It's the official kickoff to BugFest 2011.

RIM’s BBM Service Suffers Partial Outage In Canada, Latin America

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:43 PM PDT

RIM's BBM Service Suffers Partial Outage In Canada, Latin America


RIM's BBM Service Suffers Partial Outage In Canada, Latin America
RIM, to put it mildly, has been having it rough these past few days. Among other things, they've failed to hit their quarterly revenue goal, sold far fewer PlayBooks than they had hoped, and potentially let their market share slip into the single digits. After all that, RIM didn't need any more problems, but another one has popped up anyway: it seems that their BBM and email service is partially down...

Lose It! 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Carpet

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:43 PM PDT

Lose It! 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Carpet


Lose It! 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Carpet
Try one of these earth-friendly tips before tossing your old rug in the trash

Sony MDR-NC200D noise-cancelling headphones review

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:06 PM PDT

Sony MDR-NC200D noise-cancelling headphones review


Sony MDR-NC200D noise-cancelling headphones review
Anyone who commutes to a big city knows how loud and distracting things can get -- whether it's the whine of a bus engine, a subway car's ca-clank or just that screaming baby seated behind you. Some folks may find cranking jams through their headphones helpful for blocking out the world, while others would prefer a bit more relative silence....

Wrap It Up: Photos From Our First TC Gadgets/Mobile Meet-Up

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:06 PM PDT

Wrap It Up: Photos From Our First TC Gadgets/Mobile Meet-Up


Wrap It Up: Photos From Our First TC Gadgets/Mobile Meet-Up
It's been a long while since we had a formal Gadgets/Mobile meet-up and I'm proud to say that this one, sponsored by Samsung, was a roaring success. We had people who drank far too much, people who ate far too many Cheez-Its (there were, sadly, no hors d'oeuvres so we made do with Hackathon grub), and people who won excellent prizes including Samsung Galaxy S II phones, Samsung tablets, and other...

'Arduino: The Comic' will teach you to stop worrying and love programming

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:06 PM PDT

'Arduino: The Comic' will teach you to stop worrying and love programming


'Arduino: The Comic' will teach you to stop worrying and love programming
Ever wanted to learn DIY programming on the Arduino, but aren't interested in trawling through stacks of dusty technical manuals? Then pay attention: artist Jody Culkin has produced a paneled primer that explains electrical engineering from Ohms all the way through to building your own dimmer switch. Friendly, informative and most importantly, brief, by the time you've finished it, you'll be dashing down to IKEA to build your own Luxo Jr.'Arduino:...

The New Social Network: Who’s Nearby, Not Who You Know

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:06 PM PDT

The New Social Network: Who's Nearby, Not Who You Know


The New Social Network: Who's Nearby, Not Who You Know
There's a new concept for social networking services taking root, and it's not about re-creating your offline social graph on the Web, like Facebook does today. It's about discovering the people who are nearby you now – the ones you probably would like to meet. This type of discovery mechanism is already being made possible by a number of services, including the checkin apps like Foursquare and Gowalla, the automated discovery of...

Republicans want to halve advanced technology loans, Chrysler's bid for funds in...

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Republicans want to halve advanced technology loans, Chrysler's bid for funds in jeopardy


Republicans want to halve advanced technology loans, Chrysler's bid for funds in jeopardy
Filed under: MPG, Chrysler, Ford, Nissan, Legislation and Policy Republican leaders in the House of Representatives reportedly want to cut in half the balance of a U.S. government fund, the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program, that was set aside to help the automotive industry develop more fuel efficient vehicles. If the scheme to shift some $1.5 billion from the DOE's AVTM program to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's...

Apple strikes settlement with NYC vendors accused of selling counterfeit products

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Apple strikes settlement with NYC vendors accused of selling counterfeit products


Apple strikes settlement with NYC vendors accused of selling counterfeit products
Remember that lawsuit Apple filed against a pair of Queens stores accused of selling fake iDevice accessories? Well, it looks like it's coming to a close. According to Reuters, Cupertino has reached a settlement with the two Chinatown-area retailers, both of which have agreed to hand over all products emblazoned with the Apple name or logo....

Obama signs America Invents Act into law, makes patent reform a reality

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:27 PM PDT

Obama signs America Invents Act into law, makes patent reform a reality


Obama signs America Invents Act into law, makes patent reform a reality
Patent reform's been bandied about on Capitol Hill for years now, and last week we finally got both houses of Congress to agree on the language to make it happen. Today, in what was a foregone conclusion, President Obama has finally made the thing official by signing the America Invents Act into law....

The Engadget / eBoy t-shirt shop is officially open, pre-orders start today!

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 11:50 AM PDT

The Engadget / eBoy t-shirt shop is officially open, pre-orders start today!


The Engadget / eBoy t-shirt shop is officially open, pre-orders start today!
Woo, boy. We've been bursting at the seams to share this one, and it's finally time -- Engadget is teaming up with the one and only eBoy (read our introduction here) in order to open up our very own t-shirt shop! We've worked with eBoy over the years, and we've never been let down by their mind-blowing work....

Toyota's production model Prius Plug-in Hybrid gets official unveiling, availabl...

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 11:50 AM PDT

Toyota's production model Prius Plug-in Hybrid gets official unveiling, available March 2012 for $32,000


Toyota's production model Prius Plug-in Hybrid gets official unveiling, available March 2012 for $32,000
Prius fans, that long road to a promised plug-in hybrid's coming to an end. Toyota rolled out its production model PHV at the Green Drive Expo, announcing a March 2012 availability for the car, and a $32,000 price tag for the base model. The partial EV will be offered in two trim versions with a touchscreen audio / navigation display and Toyota's Entune in-car entertainment system to come standard, with the...

Toyota Plug-in Prius priced at $32,000; Prius V starts at $26,400

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 11:13 AM PDT

Toyota Plug-in Prius priced at $32,000; Prius V starts at $26,400


Toyota Plug-in Prius priced at $32,000; Prius V starts at $26,400
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Toyota The Prius Plug-in Hybrid has a price: $32,000. That's the just-announced MSRP for the base plug-in hybrid, with the top-of-the-line Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced jumping all the way up to $39,525. Because the both of these Prius Plug-in models have a 4.4-kWh, 176 pound battery pack, it should qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500....

Samsung Series 3 350U laptop delivers colorful ultraportable computing to the Ko...

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 11:13 AM PDT

Samsung Series 3 350U laptop delivers colorful ultraportable computing to the Korean masses


Samsung Series 3 350U laptop delivers colorful ultraportable computing to the Korean masses
Sorry folks, this colorful Series 3 lappy from Sammy is for the fine citizens of Korea only, at least for the moment. The 350U weighs in at just under three pounds and 0.8-inches thick, while housing a Core i5, up to a 640GB HD, a 12.5-inch anti-reflective screen, and a battery large enough to keep it chugging along for over eight hours....

Infiniti to unveil mid-engined RWD electric concept at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Infiniti to unveil mid-engined RWD electric concept at 2012 Geneva Motor Show


Infiniti to unveil mid-engined RWD electric concept at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Infiniti Let's set the rumormill ablaze by noting that the gents over at Autocar claim Infiniti will unveil a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seat electric concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. There's more, too. Autocar says Infiniti's concept will most likely pack a range-extending gasoline engine and that this sporty electric might even get some of its components from the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC....

Boeing hitches Android to its 787 Dreamliner ride, powers in-flight options with...

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Boeing hitches Android to its 787 Dreamliner ride, powers in-flight options with Google juice


Boeing hitches Android to its 787 Dreamliner ride, powers in-flight options with Google juice
Looks like Boeing's decided to get in bed with Android a mile-high in the sky. The aerospace company has exclusively selected Google's mobile OS as the might behind its new class of 787 Dreamliners' in-flight entertainment. Currently in production jets, of which there are over 800 plus orders, will get outfitted with either a Panasonic or Thales model of the 7- to 17-inch screens....

Square-Enix Working On Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy For Android

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Square-Enix Working On Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy For Android


Square-Enix Working On Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy For Android
While they've pumped out over 30 iOS apps to date, Square-Enix is now looking to revive a few of their classic titles on an Android phone (hopefully) near you. While Nintendo has officially disavowed the notion of making smartphone games, their long-time software associate seems to have no compunction in churning them out....

Nokia now shipping 700 and 701 to retailers, all our Symbian Belle are belong to us

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Nokia now shipping 700 and 701 to retailers, all our Symbian Belle are belong to us


Nokia now shipping 700 and 701 to retailers, all our Symbian Belle are belong to us
The above tweet says it all, folks -- the Nokia 700 and 701, two of the three Symbian Belle devices promised for a Q3 release last month, are shipping out to various retailers in just enough time to hit the deadline. As with many 140-character messages, it leaves us in wont for more information; we suppose, though, that most of the finer details were already given to us at the devices'...

Sony Alpha NEX-5N makes clicking sound when moved, renders captured audio useles...

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 09:57 AM PDT

Sony Alpha NEX-5N makes clicking sound when moved, renders captured audio useless (video)


Sony Alpha NEX-5N makes clicking sound when moved, renders captured audio useless (video)
We've spent a few click days shooting click with click Sony's new click NEX-5N click click click and were very click impressed with its click still image performance click click but click noticed some... Oh man, we've gotta hit Stop. As you can see, the camera suffers from a rather significant yet-to-be-diagnosed condition that outputs a mysterious clicking sound whenever you move it about....

RePro3D is a 'touchable' 3D interface that lets you poke pixies (video)

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 09:57 AM PDT

RePro3D is a 'touchable' 3D interface that lets you poke pixies (video)


RePro3D is a 'touchable' 3D interface that lets you poke pixies (video)
The illusion of 3D is kind of ruined the moment you reach out and try and grab whatever silly thing is supposed to be protruding from the screen. Researchers at Keio University in Tokyo have started to figure out a solution to the problem, and are calling their system RePro3D....