The Jeep Grand Cherokee goes all electric

The Jeep Grand Cherokee goes all electric: "The AMP Jeep Grand Cherokee, to be unveiled next week at the North American International Auto Show, is a 100 percent electric-drive vehicle with all the cargo space and utility of a true SUV. AMP trades out Jeep's V6/V8 powertrain for a combination of two Remi electric motors and a 37.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery."

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Hyundai embraces the hexagon with new Hexa Space multi-purpose vehicle concept

Hyundai embraces the hexagon with new Hexa Space multi-purpose vehicle concept: "Hyundai will be giving its new multi-purpose vehicle concept its world premiere at Auto Expo 2012, which kicks off in New Delhi, India on the weekend. Based on Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language, the "Hexa Space" - also codenamed the HND-7 - is powered by Hyundai's 1.2-liter "Kappa" turbocharged GDI petrol engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and features eight, "

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Hurricanes and typhoons may trigger major earthquakes, according to new study

Hurricanes and typhoons may trigger major earthquakes, according to new study: "Hurricanes and typhoons could contribute to other natural disasters that occur long after the rain and winds subside. A new study led by University of Miami (UM) scientist Shimon Wdowinski finds a link between earthquakes and tropical storms, and shows that they may have actually initiated some major temblors, including the recent 2010 quakes in Haiti and Taiwan."

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Lockheed Martin's very clever (and deadly) Joint Air-to-Ground Missile closer to deployment

Lockheed Martin's very clever (and deadly) Joint Air-to-Ground Missile closer to deployment: "With the announcement of the successful testing of a sophisticated Pneumatic Cooling System (PCS) by Lockheed Martin and industry partner Marotta Controls in December 2011, the very capable Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) is a step closer to deployment in the field."

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Gizmag's top 10 cat gadgets

Gizmag's top 10 cat gadgets: "They've been our companions for thousands of years, but if you're a cat looking for some comfort, distraction or just some new playthings, there's never been a better time to be alive. We recently looked at some fun apps for your cat to play with on your iPad or tablet, but if you're not inclined to let your feline loose on an expensive piece of modern computing equipment,"

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Volvo to unveil XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept car in Detroit

Volvo to unveil XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept car in Detroit: "The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012, which kicks off in Detroit next Monday, will see Volvo unveil its XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept car that it describes as "an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car all rolled into one."

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2 cars to show what Mopar can do | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

2 cars to show what Mopar can do | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "Mopar, Chrysler's parts and service brand, plans to show two accessorized cars at the 2012 North American International Auto Show: the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline and the Chrysler 200 Super S."

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2nd NASA spacecraft successfully orbits moon

2nd NASA spacecraft successfully orbits moon: "NASA celebrated the new year with a pair of probes circling the moon in the latest mission to understand how Earth's closest neighbor formed."

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1500hp Corvette running on the street!!! - StumbleUpon

1500hp Corvette running on the street!!! - StumbleUpon:

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New "scalable effects" warhead demonstrated in flight test

New "scalable effects" warhead demonstrated in flight test: "Aerojet has conducted a successful demonstration of its "scalable effects" warhead. The flight test was carried out on November 30, 2011, at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico using Lockheed Martin's new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Plus (GMLRS+). As the name suggests, the scalable effects warhead allows the user to select the explosive yield of the weapon depending on the nature of its intended target."

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WakaWaka solar led lamp aims to light up Kenyan school

WakaWaka solar led lamp aims to light up Kenyan school: "Although we have entered 2012 approximately 1.5 billion people around the globe remain without access to a stable or safe source of light. Commonly in some of the world's poorest regions, kerosene lanterns are the standard form of night time lighting, which leads to the possibility of fires,"

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LG to show 55-inch OLED TV at CES

LG to show 55-inch OLED TV at CES: "Each January the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the venue for consumer electronics companies to unveil their upcoming goods as well as some milestone products. This year LG Electronics plans to show the world's largest OLED TV - a 55-inch display that's just 4 mm thin and weighs a mere 7.5 kg."

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NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft now together in lunar orbit

NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft now together in lunar orbit: "Nasa's twin GRAIL (Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory) spacecraft are now in orbit around the Moon. Having achieved lunar orbit at 2 p.m. PST on New Year's Eve, GRAIL-A was joined by GRAIL-B at 2:43 p.m. PST on New Year's Day. The twin spacecraft are now in a near-polar, elliptical orbit with an orbital period of approximately 11.5 hours."

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Video update: Flying robots build a 6-meter tower

Video update: Flying robots build a 6-meter tower: "We were pretty impressed by the potential of these flying robots when we first covered this story in late November. Now the FRAC Centre in Orléans, France has released a video of the robot swarm in action during its current exhibition. Titled "Flight Assembled Architecture," the live installation showcases a fleet of quadrocopters building a six meter-high tower made up of 1,500 prefabricated polystyrene foam modules."

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Liquid Wood: 100% Organic replacement for everything plastic

Liquid Wood: 100% Organic replacement for everything plastic: "German inventors have developed a new material which holds the promise of replacing everything plastic with something as natural as wood. The material in question is called the Arboform. It is produced after combining lignin, a discarded element of regular wood with natural resins, flax and fiber."

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Alien Spaceship in Stealth Mode – Or Probably Just Clouds

Alien Spaceship in Stealth Mode – Or Probably Just Clouds:

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The Next Big Thing(s) in Tech | PCWorld

The Next Big Thing(s) in Tech | PCWorld: "All of the technology products we use today--from touchscreens to tablets to social networks--were once the "next big thing in tech." Experts predicted that each of these things would become a part of everyone's tech life, before most of us had even heard of them."

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Homemade pulse laser gun; concerned moms won't like this one | DVICE

Homemade pulse laser gun; concerned moms won't like this one | DVICE: "Remember as a kid when your mom would declare "that could put an eye out" every time you found a cool new toy? Well I wonder if Patrick Priebe's mom ever told him that, because his DIY pulse laser gun is that kind of thing that should get moms everywhere running for the first aid kit."

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Amp Up a Laser Pointer - Wired How-To Wiki

Amp Up a Laser Pointer - Wired How-To Wiki: "Your laser pointer could be doing so much more than highlighting PowerPoint slides and blowing your cat's mind. It could be sculpting ice, sparking campfires, or searing one bad mofo on your leather jacket. Here's how to give a standard pointer a power upgrade"

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64 Things Every Geek Should Know « Caintech.co.uk

64 Things Every Geek Should Know « Caintech.co.uk: "The term ‘geek’, once used to label a circus freak, has morphed in meaning over the years. What was once an unusual profession transferred into a word indicating social awkwardness. As time has gone on, the word has yet again morphed to indicate a new type of individual:"

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