Honda Microcommuter Concept outsmarts the smart

Honda Microcommuter Concept outsmarts the smart: "Honda's Micro Commuter Concept EV has heads-up display, social networking, advanced aerodynamics, seating for three (1+2 like the T25 and T27 city cars), luggage capacity, a customizable exterior and a fold-up electric bike for last mile transport"

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KKL readies Gocycle G2 for March 2012 release

KKL readies Gocycle G2 for March 2012 release: "When the very last model of the award-winning first generation Gocycle electric bicycle was sold in February of this year, Karbon Kinetics Limited immediately announced plans to develop an updated version. The technical specifications have now been finalized and a manufacturing partner secured - so let's have a closer look at the upcoming Gocycle G2."

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Fisker Karma gets 51.6-mile range in electric mode in TUV tests

Fisker Karma gets 51.6-mile range in electric mode in TUV tests: "Having received certification, a 10 out of 10 fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions rating and an electric-only range of 32 miles (51.5 km) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last month, Europe's independent regulatory body, the Technischer Ueberwachungs Verein (or Technical Inspection Association in English) has given the Fisker Karma a more impressive electric mode range of 51.6 miles (83 km)."

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Fitted Fashion using 3D scanners to make custom-fit jeans

Fitted Fashion using 3D scanners to make custom-fit jeans: "By now, you may be familiar with body-scanning systems that take peoples' measurements, so those people know what size of clothes to shop for. Such systems include the recently-launched Bodymetrics, along with the more-established Intellifit."

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Honda unveils new ASIMO robot, and more

Honda unveils new ASIMO robot, and more: "Ask anyone what their favorite real-life robot is, and chances are the majority will say "That one made by Honda, that looks like an astronaut." They will be referring, of course, to ASIMO. The self-balancing, walking bipedal robot is actually the latest in a long line of similar Honda robots, that began in 1986 with one named EO."

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Ballistic Clipboard holds papers, stops bullets

Ballistic Clipboard holds papers, stops bullets: "Although police officers in most countries are issued bulletproof vests, they don't necessarily wear them at all times - would you want to heave one of those things around for an entire shift?"

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2012 Zero S electric motorcycle gets 100 miles+ on a single charge

2012 Zero S electric motorcycle gets 100 miles+ on a single charge: "When we first took the Zero S electric motorcycle for a spin our verdict was that while great fun to ride, impending advances in battery technology will mean that this - and other electric bikes - will only to get better from here ... and they are."

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Researchers develop insulin substitute for treating diabetes orally

Researchers develop insulin substitute for treating diabetes orally: "The World Diabetes Foundation estimated that some 285 million people, or around 6 percent of the world's adult population, were living with diabetes in 2010. For type 1 diabetics and up to 27 percent of type 2 diabetics, that means daily insulin injections, which can be uncomfortable and inconvenient."

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SRAM pART PROJECT auctioning off bicycle part art

SRAM pART PROJECT auctioning off bicycle part art: "If you're a cycling enthusiast, you've probably seen plenty of bracelets made from bike chains, clocks made from chain rings, or other items constructed by local hobbyists from cast-off components."

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Panasonic unveils LUMIX 3D1 compact camera with twin-lens design

Panasonic unveils LUMIX 3D1 compact camera with twin-lens design: "Panasonic has announced a new addition to its LUMIX family, the 3D1 compact camera. It's a point-and-shoot snapper featuring a couple of 25mm ultra-wide-angle lenses, that allow users to shoot both stills and videos in 3D. The twin-lens system can also shoot 2D stills and videos simultaneously."

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New Philips product promises instant water disinfection

New Philips product promises instant water disinfection: "There are presently a number of products available that use ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms in drinking water. Many of these are used on the water after it has been dispensed, requiring users to wait before drinking it. Others are fairly large, or require the water to be within a certain temperature range"

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YouProve software verifies the authenticity of online images and audio

YouProve software verifies the authenticity of online images and audio: "From nude pictures of celebrities to politicians caught in compromising positions, verifying the authenticity of images online is often no easy task. To address this problem, a team at Duke University looking has developed software called YouProve that can be integrated into the Android operating system to track changes made to images or audio captured on an Android smartphone. "

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