BYD's all-electric e6 hits the market - 87 mph and a range of 190 miles

BYD's all-electric e6 hits the market - 87 mph and a range of 190 miles: "One of the stars of the Chinese automotive industry is Shenzen-based BYD, which although only sixth largest of the Chinese manufacturers, had the country's top selling individual vehicle last year in the form of the BYD F3 (a Toyota Corolla E120 clone)."

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White laser light found to be just as easy on the eyes as LEDs

White laser light found to be just as easy on the eyes as LEDs: "With incandescent light bulbs in the process of being phased out around the world, LEDs are one of the most promising technologies for taking over our day-to-day lighting needs - they use less energy, provide more light, contain less toxic substances, and are tougher than incandescents."

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Crossbow Snow Launcher goes one up in 'cold war' arms race

Crossbow Snow Launcher goes one up in 'cold war' arms race: "With winter fast approaching in the northern hemisphere and snowbound hostilities due to recommence in neighborhoods across the globe it might be worth updating your arsenal with this Crossbow Snow Launcher from The Sharper Image. With the ability to shoot snowballs distances of up to 60 feet (18 m) the device is sure to give you the upper hand in any Hoth-like conflict without the risk of tearing a rotator cuff."

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Research unveils extensive U.S. geothermal resources

Research unveils extensive U.S. geothermal resources: "As a green energy source, geothermal heat is tough to beat, but until recently, it was believed to be economically feasible only in areas with shallow tectonic (volcanic) activity. Now, with a generous grant from Google.org, the search engine giant's philanthropic arm, two scientists from Southern Methodist University (SMU) have pooled together the results from more than 35,000 data sites to paint a very different, almost rosy, energy picture for the United States and, indeed, the world."

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Fuso unveils ‘Super Great’ heavy-duty hybrid truck concept

Fuso unveils ‘Super Great’ heavy-duty hybrid truck concept: "With the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show just a month away, commercial vehicle manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso has provided a preview of its new heavy-duty hybrid truck concept that will be on display. With the recognizably Japanese moniker of the "Super Great HEV" (Hybrid Electric Vehicle),"

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The 10 Best Digital Cameras | PCMag.com

The 10 Best Digital Cameras | PCMag.com: "The problem with buying a digital camera is not only that there are hundreds of models for sale at any given point in time, but you also need to figure out which type of camera is right for you. The good news is that we review lots of cameras—and these 10 are among the best we've tested."

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