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Opel Insignia's LPG option delivers 1,000-mile full-tank capability

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 03:38 PM PDT

Opel Insignia's LPG option delivers 1,000-mile full-tank capability


Opel Insignia's LPG option delivers 1,000-mile full-tank capability
Filed under: Flex-Fuel, GM, Opel, Europe/EU For anyone who wants to drive from Paris to Budapest without that pesky problem of filling-up, Opel has got the car for you. General Motors' Opel division is offering its Insignia with an engine that can run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as well as petrol, Green Car Congress reports. The engine, which is available in all three of the Insignia's body styles, is a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-banger that delivers about 140 horsepower and uses 7.6 liters of gas per 100 kilometers, or about 31 miles per gallon, on the slightly more lenient European driving standards. More importantly, with both the gas tank and LPG tank filled, the car has a leg-cramp-inducing range of 1,056 miles, which will get you from the French to Hungarian capital cities with about 100 miles to spare. The Insignia with the LPG option starts at 28,150 euros ($34,266 U.S. at today's exchange rates).Opel Insignia's LPG option delivers 1,000-mile full-tank capability originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Kia Names its New Flagship Sedan

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 03:38 PM PDT

Kia Names its New Flagship Sedan


Kia Names its New Flagship Sedan
The bizarre name is derived from two English words.

FCC Fridays: July 20, 2012

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 03:38 PM PDT

FCC Fridays: July 20, 2012


FCC Fridays: July 20, 2012
We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!Continue reading FCC Fridays: July 20, 2012Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCsFCC Fridays: July 20, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Ford's 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, will cost you $26k when it arrives t...

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 03:38 PM PDT

Ford's 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, will cost you $26k when it arrives this fall


Ford's 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, will cost you $26k when it arrives this fall
There's no question America's favorite Motor Company faces a hefty amount of competition in the eco-friendly cars department, but the outfit is hoping to lure some green humans away from its adversaries with the upcoming C-Max Energi series. Interestingly enough, but not surprisingly, Ford's touting the 2013 Energi's cheaper price tag -- when compared to something like a Toyota Prius V -- as one of the ride's features, though it's also hoping its combined 550-mile range (PHEV-20) and expected 95 MPGe are good enough reasons for you to spend a cool 26k ($25,995, to be exact) on this plug-in hybrid. Ford says dealers are now taking your orders, and that the C-Max Energi will be ready to hit the streets in a few more months.Continue reading Ford's 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, will cost you $26k when it arrives this fallFiled under: TransportationFord's 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, will cost you $26k when it arrives this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Ford | Email this | Comments

Acer Aspire S5 review: is this innovative Ultrabook worth $1,400?

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 03:05 PM PDT

Acer Aspire S5 review: is this innovative Ultrabook worth $1,400?


Acer Aspire S5 review: is this innovative Ultrabook worth $1,400?
With dozens and dozens of Ultrabooks on parade, you'd be forgiven if one skinny laptop with an ultra-low voltage processor started to look like the next. Even so, it's tough to forget the Acer Aspire S5: of all the ultraportables we've seen these last nine months, this is the only one with a motorized port cover. Yeah, that one. It's an intriguing product, to be sure, and the stakes are especially high given that $1,400 price: you'd have to really enjoy that form factor (and everything else) to choose it over some less expensive ultraportable. So is it worth it? Is that drop-down door anything more than a gimmick? Questions for the ages, and ones we'll tackle in our full review after the break.Gallery: Acer Aspire S5 reviewContinue reading Acer Aspire S5 review: is this innovative Ultrabook worth $1,400?Filed under: LaptopsAcer Aspire S5 review: is this innovative Ultrabook worth $1,400? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Digg to get a complete redesign, relaunch in August

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:53 PM PDT

Digg to get a complete redesign, relaunch in August


Digg to get a complete redesign, relaunch in August
Well, that was fast. Not two weeks after Digg was bought out by Betaworks (parent company to Bit.ly, among other startups), we're learning the crowd-sourced news aggregator is poised to relaunch as soon as August 1. In a blog post, the 10-person engineering team promises an overhaul of the site, once a litmus test for what was popular on the internet. Most interesting, perhaps, is the revelation that while Digg will not be a rebadged version of News.me, the aggregation app already owned by Betaworks, the two services will eventually be folded into one product. And while the team isn't revealing how, exactly, the new Digg will differ from the old, they did promise it would eventually receive personalization features similar to what News.me already offers. Other than that, Betaworks didn't share any specifics, but luckily, you'll only have to wait two weeks to find out what's in store.Filed under: InternetDigg to get a complete redesign, relaunch in August originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Rimac_One electric supercar coming to UK in September

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Rimac_One electric supercar coming to UK in September


Rimac_One electric supercar coming to UK in September
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Europe/EU, UK London Calling, indeed. The Rimac Concept_One super-duper electric car will be shown off at London's Salon Privé in September, Hybrid Cars reports, giving us another chance to show off pictures of this electric beauty. The exhibit will be the second ever for Croatia's Rimac, which unveiled the EV at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September. Since then, more details have been disclosed about the car, which will have a production run of less than 90 vehicles and a $1 million pricetag. The Concept_One will have a 92-kilowatthour battery and a powertrain that delivers almost 1,100 horsepower, giving the car a 0-60 mile-per-hour acceleration time of 2.8 seconds and a 190-mile-per-hour top speed. The car is also said to have a single-charge range of 373 miles, though trying to hit the aforementioned acceleration rate will likely bring that range down a bit.Rimac_One electric supercar coming to UK in September originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Nintendo's Iwata says being first in next-gen race is 'not important at all,' pr...

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Nintendo's Iwata says being first in next-gen race is 'not important at all,' pricing is


Nintendo's Iwata says being first in next-gen race is 'not important at all,' pricing is
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently talked about how the Wii U's second screen was nearly scrapped due to cost concerns, so it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to once again hear him talk about the importance of pricing. While unfortunately not divulging a specific number, Iwata tells Gamasutra that the "pricing of Wii U is going to be one of the most important elements when it is going to be launched," adding that "the environment is different. Wii U is going to be launching in a different environment than when the Wii was launched." He also talked about the timing of the console's release (coming well before Microsoft's and Sony's next-gen consoles), saying that "being first in the next generation race is not important at all." So why now? Iwata says somewhat immodestly that "one of the reasons we believe this is the time for Nintendo to launch the Wii U is it's going to be important for the world," adding that its "focus is on how we can make our new console different" than its competitors.Filed under: GamingNintendo's Iwata says being first in next-gen race is 'not important at all,' pricing is originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink GameIndustry International | Gamasutra | Email this | Comments

Mercedes to Use Inflatable Seatbelts

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Mercedes to Use Inflatable Seatbelts


Mercedes to Use Inflatable Seatbelts
New belts for rear passengers may appear on redesigned S-Class.

Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5pm ET!

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5pm ET!


Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5pm ET!
Miss us last week? We missed you, too -- but last Friday's loss is today's gain, as we've compiled a whole pile of interesting mobile news that need to go through the podcast gauntlet. Myriam, Brad and Joseph are back on the mics for episode 146, ready to rant and rave about a whole bunch of stuff. Don't miss it! July 20, 2012 5:00 PM EDTContinue reading Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5pm ET!Filed under: AnnouncementsListen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5pm ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Qantas to hand out free iPads to all passengers on Boeing 767s, save fuel and ou...

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Qantas to hand out free iPads to all passengers on Boeing 767s, save fuel and our sanity (video)


Qantas to hand out free iPads to all passengers on Boeing 767s, save fuel and our sanity (video)
Qantas just upped the ante for its Australian nemeses Jetstar and Virgin in the airline tablet wars. Following an earlier trial, the transporter plans to hand out free iPads to all of its passengers -- not just the high-flyers in business-class, like with Jetstar's iPads or Virgin's Galaxy Tabs -- on every Boeing 767 aircraft in the fleet. The rollout, which starts in the last quarter of the year, will let those bored in the back seats watch an equally free 200 hours' worth of QStreaming audio and video. Don't confuse the gesture with a sudden bout of altruism on Qantas' part, however. The pound-and-a-half weight of a current iPad sheds the tremendous amount of weight that would normally be needed for a conventional in-flight entertainment system built into the headrest, which on a typical 375-seat 767 could see the iPads pay for themselves within years, if not sooner. The option will give many Aussies something to look forward to for their domestic summer vacations. In the meantime, hop past the break for a Qantas video explaining how QStreaming worked during the original trial run.Continue reading Qantas to hand out free iPads to all passengers on Boeing 767s, save fuel and our sanity (video)Filed under: Tablet PCs, TransportationQantas to hand out free iPads to all passengers on Boeing 767s, save fuel and our sanity (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Geek.com | Qantas | Email this | Comments

Al Capone’s Cadillac Set for Auction

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Al Capone's Cadillac Set for Auction


Al Capone's Cadillac Set for Auction
Gangster's Town Sedan is one of the oldest surviving bulletproof vehicles.

Apple's third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Apple's third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction


Apple's third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction
Just as we'd heard earlier this month, today's finally the day Cupertino starts offering its renowned, pixel-packed "new" iPad in Chinese territory. Of course (unless you've been living under a mighty rock), you'd know the launch comes a tad bit later than expected, after months of dealing with Proview's trademark conundrum -- and despite having those imperative certifications since way back in March. All legal kerfuffles aside, Apple's third-generation slate has arrived, opening the glass doors to anyone in China looking for 2048 x 1536 reasons to spend their hard-earned yuans. Notably, word on the internet is there's no fresh eggs being thrown this time around, so you should be a-okay if you do end up in one of those fancy retail shops.Filed under: Tablet PCsApple's third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | Apple Store (China) | Email this | Comments

Samsung Preparing To Reveal “Newest Galaxy Device” On August 15

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Samsung Preparing To Reveal "Newest Galaxy Device" On August 15


Samsung Preparing To Reveal "Newest Galaxy Device" On August 15
Here's a little something to get the ol' rumor mill churning before the weekend -- Samsung has just sent out a save-the-date email for a "major" product announcement on August 15. Samsung goes on to say that the company will unveil its "newest GALAXY device," though exactly what that's going to be is left infuriatingly vague. Of course, that won't stop me from hazarding a few guesses.

Samsung set to reveal next US Galaxy device on August 15th

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Samsung set to reveal next US Galaxy device on August 15th


Samsung set to reveal next US Galaxy device on August 15th
We just received a "save the date" email from a Samsung US representative that revealed a new Galaxy device will be seeing the light of day on August 15th. We didn't receive any details on what it could be, though this is most likely a US-bound device -- the email says "please join Samsung Electronics America for a major announcement and unveiling of the newest Galaxy device." With that tidbit in mind, we have a couple ideas: first, it may be the Galaxy S Blaze Q, since internal docs pin the phone's release on same exact day. With that being a T-Mobile exclusive for now, however, we're unsure that it'll be the recipient of so much pomp and circumstance. There's also a possibility that we'll see the Galaxy Note 10.1, which was announced at MWC in February and previewed in March. While we'd love to see the Galaxy Note 2, the odds of it being the mystery device are incredibly slim since the phablet is rumored to launch on the worldwide stage at IFA 2012 later in the month. Gotta love the guessing games that leave us in suspense and keep us on our toes, right?Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessSamsung set to reveal next US Galaxy device on August 15th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

KDDI unveils ICS 'Smart TV Box' for cable providers in Japan, available later th...

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

KDDI unveils ICS 'Smart TV Box' for cable providers in Japan, available later this year (video)


KDDI unveils ICS 'Smart TV Box' for cable providers in Japan, available later this year (video)
We've seen a fair share of Android-powered set-tops in our time, but KDDI (with the help of Panasonic) has taken a slightly different entertainment route with its recently unveiled Smart TV Box. Similar to some Google TV boxes, which the Smart TV Box isn't, KDDI plans to bring this one to cable providers in Japan to act as the main unit in living rooms, with the testing phase set to commence as soon as next month. KDDI's Smart TV Box is powered by an undisclosed dual-core chip and feeds off of a tasty bite of Mountain View's Ice Cream Sandwich. As far as ports and other features, there's HDMI and three USB ports on board, while ethernet (WiFi, too) keeps you connected and a built-in hard drive takes care of all your DVR needs. Like we said earlier, trial runs will start in August, but the Japanese company expects to have the brick officially up-and-running in a number of households later this fall. In the meantime, though, there's a soothing video for your viewing pleasure just past the break.Continue reading KDDI unveils ICS 'Smart TV Box' for cable providers in Japan, available later this year (video)Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Home EntertainmentKDDI unveils ICS 'Smart TV Box' for cable providers in Japan, available later this year (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | KDDI | Email this | Comments

BMW CEO says governments need to offer more tax subsidies for EVs

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:38 AM PDT

BMW CEO says governments need to offer more tax subsidies for EVs


BMW CEO says governments need to offer more tax subsidies for EVs
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, BMW, Legislation and Policy, Europe/EU, Germany Bruder, can you spare a Euro? That's what BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer was saying to the German government at a Munich conference, Green Car Congress reports, citing (and translating from German, danke schön) Financial Times Deutschland. The Reithofer said that the German government's goal of having a million electric cars on German roads by the end of the decade will require the government to enact subsidies in the form of tax incentives. Just 2,000 EVs were sold in Germany last year. Automobile Magazine reported in June on rumors that BMW may delay or even discontinue some of its planned electric-drive vehicles within its new i brand because of concerns over lagging demand for plug-ins, but the news from BMW continues to show progress on plug-ins. Last month, BMW unveiled a concept version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle along with the opening of the world's first i store in London. The i3, which is said to have 170 horsepower and a single-charge range of as many as 100 miles, is set to go into production next year.BMW CEO says governments need to offer more tax subsidies for EVs originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Velti Mobile Ad Report: Israel Sees Highest App Engagement, eCPMs Are Climbing

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:38 AM PDT

Velti Mobile Ad Report: Israel Sees Highest App Engagement, eCPMs Are Climbing


Velti Mobile Ad Report: Israel Sees Highest App Engagement, eCPMs Are Climbing
Velti has just released its mobile ad industry report for June. As usual, the mobile marketing company has chosen to highlight disparate factoids that it culled from the data — for example, it says that Israel is the leader in app engagement, with adults using apps for an average of 80 minutes per day. Sweden and Singapore are next on the list, while the United States is way behind, with only 38 minutes spent in apps on average. The report also looks at trends in eCPMs, i.e., the amount paid by advertisers for every thousand impressions. There's a lot of talk about how those numbers are lower on mobile, but at least Velti says that for the most part, eCPMs increased from May to June. In sports, average eCPMs increased 23 percent (to 76 cents), and in games they increased 20 percent (to 90 cents). However, the most lucrative categories are still weather ($1) and education (91 cents).

Samsung denied a second time, Galaxy Tab ban stands

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:38 AM PDT

Samsung denied a second time, Galaxy Tab ban stands


Samsung denied a second time, Galaxy Tab ban stands
You can't blame 'em for trying, but it's no surprise that Samsung's second attempt to put a hold on the impending American ban of its Galaxy Tab failed. Judge Koh has already say the preliminary injunction could not wait while the Korean company pursued an appeal, and now the Court of Appeals is backing her up. To make matters worse, the court has also refused to expedite the appeal process, potentially prolonging the time the flagship slates are missing from the shelves. Now Sammy will just have to wait for the trial to start on July 30th and hope for a victory, or go back and redesign its tablets to look less like an iPad. We hear that triangles might be the ticket.Continue reading Samsung denied a second time, Galaxy Tab ban standsFiled under: Tablet PCsSamsung denied a second time, Galaxy Tab ban stands originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Register | Email this | Comments

IRL: Canon EOS 7D, Snapseed for iOS and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TS4 rugged camera

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT

IRL: Canon EOS 7D, Snapseed for iOS and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TS4 rugged camera


IRL: Canon EOS 7D, Snapseed for iOS and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TS4 rugged camera
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. And we're back! Most of us Engadgeteers are freshly returned from a staff retreat to the countryside, and for whatever reason, we're in the mood to gab about cameras. This week, Steve explains his love for Canon's 7D, Darren makes a case for Snapseed and Dana takes Panasonic's rugged TS4 shooter into the Puerto Rican rain forest.Continue reading IRL: Canon EOS 7D, Snapseed for iOS and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TS4 rugged cameraFiled under: Misc. GadgetsIRL: Canon EOS 7D, Snapseed for iOS and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TS4 rugged camera originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Lambo Builds 1,000th Aventador LP 700-4

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT

Lambo Builds 1,000th Aventador LP 700-4


Lambo Builds 1,000th Aventador LP 700-4
Production of Lamborghini's latest flagship is as efficient as ever.

Intelligent, Context-Aware Personal Assistant App “Friday” Makes Its Public Debut

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:26 AM PDT

Intelligent, Context-Aware Personal Assistant App "Friday" Makes Its Public Debut


Intelligent, Context-Aware Personal Assistant App "Friday" Makes Its Public Debut
How appropriate. That crazy Android personal assistant app called Friday is debuting today, on a Friday. Marketing genius! Friday comes from a startup called Dexetra, the same folks who previously launched the Siri-like Android app Iris. With Friday, the idea is to provide a history of your communications, like calls, text messages, emails and more, and combine those with other events your phone is able to record, like photos snapped and battery drops, then mush it all together with data from third-party services, like Facebook and Foursquare. The end result? A search engine for your life.

BlackBerry 10 gets voice commands in latest dev update (video)

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:26 AM PDT

BlackBerry 10 gets voice commands in latest dev update (video)


BlackBerry 10 gets voice commands in latest dev update (video)
Those lucky enough to have their hands on a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device were treated to a nice little software update this week. While some were having trouble just getting it installed, others were able to fire it up pretty quick and found a nice surprise waiting for them -- voice controls. Hold down the play/pause button on the side and you'll be prompted to speak a command and offered a unified search interface. Sound familiar? It should, Android and iOS have both hopped on the speech recognition bandwagon, and its becoming an expected feature of a modern mobile OS. The fine folks over at N4BB were able to give the suspiciously familiar sounding virtual assistant a run through and, lets just say it's a bit rough around the edges. Of course, thanks to the limitations of the alpha quality software there wasn't much to actually test anyway. To see it in action check out the video after the break.Continue reading BlackBerry 10 gets voice commands in latest dev update (video)Filed under: Cellphones, SoftwareBlackBerry 10 gets voice commands in latest dev update (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | N4BB | Email this | Comments

New Habu iOS App Divvies Your Tunes Into Mood-Based Playlists

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:26 AM PDT

New Habu iOS App Divvies Your Tunes Into Mood-Based Playlists


New Habu iOS App Divvies Your Tunes Into Mood-Based Playlists
Finding the right songs to play at the right time is one of life's great problems, and there's no shortage of people out there trying to solve it. Case in point: the team from San Francisco-based Gravity Mobile has just brought a revamped version of their mood-conscious Habu music app to iOS after a brief spell of Android exclusivity. Unlike other conceptually similar apps like Songza that offer up streaming music choices based on times, events, and genres, Habu takes the music you already liked enough to load onto your iDevice and thoughtfully divvies them up into mood-centric playlists.

How small windows help modern homes stand out

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 09:17 AM PDT

How small windows help modern homes stand out


How small windows help modern homes stand out
Amid expansive panes of glass and unbroken light, smaller windows can provide relief and focus for modern homes inside and out.

Ford C-Max Energi will have 20-mile electric range, get 95 MPGe, for $25,995

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 09:17 AM PDT

Ford C-Max Energi will have 20-mile electric range, get 95 MPGe, for $25,995


Ford C-Max Energi will have 20-mile electric range, get 95 MPGe, for $25,995
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, FordFord's marketing strategy for its plug-in vehicles is coming into Focus (pun intended): compare, compare, compare. When announcing the Focus Electric's 105 miles per gallon equivalent, for example, Ford made sure to note that it beats the "Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe while also offering more motor power, passenger room and standard features. Customers can make more use of this efficiency with Ford's faster charging technology that can recharge Focus Electric in about half the time of Nissan Leaf." With the C-Max Hybrid, Ford said it would get better mileage than the Toyota Prius V. Today, Ford is revealing more details about the C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid, and the press release says it offers "nearly double electric-only range of Prius." What does that mean, aside from some numerical chest puffery? Ford says the electric range of the Energi PHEV will be "more than 20 miles" and that the car's full-tank-of-gas-plus-electricity range is 550 miles. On top of that, the C-Max Energi is expected to get 95 MPGe (Ford expects its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid to get 100 MPGe). It may not be saying much, but Ford also says that the Energi has a "maximum electric-only speed projected to top that of Prius plug-in." The C-Max Energi will be available this fall with a base price of $25,995, including destination and delivery. Oh, by the way, Ford would like you to know that that price is "$1,300 lower than Toyota Prius V." Watch a promotional video of the C-Max below.Continue reading Ford C-Max Energi will have 20-mile electric range, get 95 MPGe, for $25,995Ford C-Max Energi will have 20-mile electric range, get 95 MPGe, for $25,995 originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Google aquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Google aquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker


Google aquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker
Well, we can't exactly say we saw this one coming. Sparrow, maker of popular email apps for iOS and Mac OS X, has just confirmed that it's been acquired by Google.Filed under: Internet, SoftwareGoogle aquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink 9 to 5 Mac | Sparrow | Email this | Comments

HondaLink to Debut on New Accord

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 09:16 AM PDT

HondaLink to Debut on New Accord


HondaLink to Debut on New Accord
System brings cloud-based content into the car.

ASUS Transformer Prime, TF300 and Infinity TF700 getting Jelly bean in 'the comi...

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 09:16 AM PDT

ASUS Transformer Prime, TF300 and Infinity TF700 getting Jelly bean in 'the coming months'


ASUS Transformer Prime, TF300 and Infinity TF700 getting Jelly bean in 'the coming months'
Hot on the heels of HTC confirming a Jelly Bean upgrade for select handsets, ASUS released a statement (pasted after the break) assuring tablet owners that all of the company's new tablets, at least, will be upgraded to Android 4.1. So far, the outfit is committing to updating the Transformer Prime, along with the Transformer Pads TF300 and TF700. Though ASUS is careful to say it's considering other devices, it's patently not promising to upgrade the original Transformer or the Eee Pad Slider. No word, exactly, on when owners of those newer devices will get a taste of Project Butter and Google Now, except that it should happen within "the coming months." Hopefully, of course, that's just an outside figure: after all, ASUS isn't known for saddling its tablets with heavily customized skins, which have been known to bog down the upgrade process.Continue reading ASUS Transformer Prime, TF300 and Infinity TF700 getting Jelly bean in 'the coming months'Filed under: Tablet PCsASUS Transformer Prime, TF300 and Infinity TF700 getting Jelly bean in 'the coming months' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Lenovo CEO spreads the wealth, distributes his $3 million bonus to lower level e...

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 08:41 AM PDT

Lenovo CEO spreads the wealth, distributes his $3 million bonus to lower level employees


Lenovo CEO spreads the wealth, distributes his $3 million bonus to lower level employees
The list of CEOs and other execs in the US that have accepted multi-million dollar bonuses for lording over the crash and burn of a company (or even an entire economy) is staggering. And we can guarantee you that most of that money went towards fancy cars and golden toilet seats. Lenovo's Yang Yuanqing, on the other hand, received a sizable $3 million bonus for actually being good at his job. The additional bonus was a reward for steering the company to record shipments and profits despite a weakening PC market. And what did Mr. Yuanqing do with that money? He gave it back to his employees. That second bonus was broken down into 10,000 discrete chunks and dispersed to line workers, assistants and other lower-level employees. I think that officially makes Yang Yuanqing our new favorite CEO in tech.Filed under: Misc. GadgetsLenovo CEO spreads the wealth, distributes his $3 million bonus to lower level employees originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge, ZDNet | CNN | Email this | Comments