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European project addresses eco-sustainable and socially beneficial transport
The challenge of introducing more environmentally friendly and flexible transport systems across Europe is being tackled by experts from the University of Aberdeen. Key academics from the institution’s Centre for Transport Research play a crucial role in a new €2.6 million project launched last week to provide cost effective and sustainable public transport solutions.The EU funded initiative will focus on the development of flexible transport ... [more]
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes on Track Competition Events; Announces Teams Advancing to the ...
BROOKLYN, Mich., July 27, 2010; The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of super fuel efficient vehicles, announced today the Finalist teams who have survived all on-track testing at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), and who now move into a Validation stage before prize money will be awarded this September.
Progressive Auto X PRIZE Announces Finalists; Tech Briefing at 1:30pmET
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TechNewsDaily: Fuel-Efficient Finalist Vehicles Announced for Auto X Prize
The racetrack portion of the $10 million Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize competition is over.
Indonesia overtakes Thailand in car sales for the first time
JAKARTA, July 29 (AFP) – Indonesia has hit the fast lane in terms of auto sales and has overtaken Southeast Asian pace-setter Thailand for the first time, according to a Nikkei survey from the first six months of the year. Officials and auto executives attending the 18th Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta told AFP the outlook for sales in the archipelago of 240 million people had ...
Indonesia overtakes Thailand in car sales
By Alvin Darlanika Soedarjo JAKARTA: Indonesia has hit the fast lane in terms of auto sales and has overtaken Southeast Asian pace-setter Thailand for the first time, according to a Nikkei survey from the first six months of the year. Officials and auto executives attending the 18th Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta said the outlook for sales in the archipelago of 240 million people ...
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Indonesia car sales soar
JAKARTA - INDONESIA has hit the fast lane in terms of auto sales and has overtaken South-east Asian pace-setter Thailand for the first time, according to a Nikkei survey from the first six months of the year. Officials and auto executives attending the 18th Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta told AFP the outlook for sales in the archipelago of 240 million people had never been ...
ZAP Appoints Ramon Alvarez to its Advisory Board
Mr. Ramon Alvarez C, owner of Alvarez Lincoln Mercury Jaguar and Alvarez ZAP dealerships in Riverside, California, has joined industry pioneer ZAP's advisory board.
Cosmic Log: The last super-cars standing
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The $10 million Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize's finals come to an end — but although the field has been whittled way down, the results are not yet "final." Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize - Alan Boyle - Business - Technology - Insurance
Valentino Rossi bike to be auctioned
All-star cast comes together to help Riders For Health. San Francisco -- 28 July 2010 -- Bonhams is very proud to have been selected to represent a truly one-of-a-kind motorcycle offered in collaboration with the most successful motorcycle racer of his era, Valentino Rossi.
