Honda's electric Canopy (Gyro) 3-wheeler

Honda's electric Canopy (Gyro) 3-wheeler: "Honda has finally added electric propulsion to one of its most enduring and successful commuter vehicles - the Japan-only three-wheeled scooter. Used extensively throughout Japan's congested urban environment as a commuter and delivery vehicle with a 50cc four-stroke motor, the Honda Canopy (aka Gyro) delivers 100 mpg."

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Smart steering wheel gives a health check while driving

Smart steering wheel gives a health check while driving: "In the early 1900's, Birmigham's Oliver Lucas developed a steering wheel fitted with an electric car horn that quickly became an industry standard. For many years the horn remained the only button found on vehicle steering wheels, but nowadays they are covered with a multitude of buttons for controlling everything from the vehicle's sound and climate control systems to on board computer functions and a connected smartphone."

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Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid concept has adaptive aerodynamics and autonomous driving mode

Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid concept has adaptive aerodynamics and autonomous driving mode: "Any fan of Formula One racing will tell you that very small changes to the underside of an automobile can deliver major changes to the speed, handling and road-holding of said automobile."

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Horizon announces versatile Sunbox solar power charging system

Horizon announces versatile Sunbox solar power charging system: "People who are trekking in the wilderness, stranded at disaster sites or living in developing nations all have one thing in common - lack of access to an electrical infrastructure. Solar charging devices such as the Solio, iCharge and Joos Orange have been designed to meet the needs of some or all of these groups. One of the latest such systems, Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies' Sunbox USB 3.0, is particularly versatile."

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Prototype device detects drug use via fingerprints

Prototype device detects drug use via fingerprints: "Fingerprints have been used to confirm or determine peoples' identities for over one hundred years now, but new technology is allowing them to be put to another use - drug testing. Intelligent Fingerprinting (a spin-off company affiliated with the UK's University of East Anglia) has just unveiled a prototype portable device that can detect the presence of illicit drugs or other substances in a person's system by analyzing the sweat in their fingerprints."

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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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