Sanyo Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Battery Details

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Sanyo supplies the battery for the Ford Escape Hybrid car and just published a detailed article describing their efforts for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) batteries.

SANYO Electric started the development of HEV battery systems already back in 1997 and has been suppling it to Ford since 2004. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New ASUS My Cinema PE6300 Hybrid DVB-T and Analog TV Card

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Asus unveils the My Cinema PE6300Hybrid DVB-T and Analog TV Card.

The Asus My Cinema PE6300 Hybrid, which supports both digital (DVB-T) and analog (PAL/ NTSC) TV programs, has an embedded hardware MPEG2 encoder that reduces CPU loading. Adopting the new PCI Express x1 interface, transmission speeds of up to 500 MB/s (faster than the PCI bus of 133MB/s) can be achieved – an improvement of almost 3 times over conventional technology. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:30:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sapphire PURE Hybrid Crossfire 780G Review

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Hi-Tech Reviews tested the Sapphire PURE Hybrid Crossfire 780G motherboard.

Quote from the review: "This new motherboard from Sapphire has all the features that any person could ask for when they are building a new or replacement HTPC. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI N9600GT Hybrid Freezer Graphics Card Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the MSI N9600GT Hybrid Freezer Graphics Card.

Quote from the review: "It’s always nice to see companies mix it up with new coolers, and the Hybrid Freezer seems to have some pretty cool technology behind it. It makes sense that they’re installing it on the popular 9600GT series of card, and in this case MSI has decided to install it on a card carrying with it 1GB of GDDR3 memory for added appeal. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ronn Motor Hydrogen Hybrid Supercar

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Ronn Motor Company announces the Scorpion which makes hydrogen on demand.

Most Hydrogen car prototypes today need a hydrogen fueling station. Ronn Motor uses a hybrid system that produces hydrogen. The hydrogen delivery system with dual computer processor controls the production of hydrogen on demand, and in real time, which will be inducted through the air intake manifold and blended with gasoline at a ratio of 30-40 percent hydrogen, according to Maxwell. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Solio H1000 Hybrid Solar Charge Review

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TechwareLabs published a review of the Solio H1000 Hybrid Solar Charge.

Quote from the review: "You are stranded in the desert, forest, or on the road and need to make a call and find that your cell phone is dead. Just after you finish cursing your god of choice you remember you have the Solio H1000, plug it in and a short while later your phone is usable once again. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 May 2008 22:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

AVerMedia Launches AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX USB Tuner

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AVerMedia was showing off a new hybrid TV tuner at CES 2008 back in January that connects to a PC via USB. The USB stick is called the AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX and can receive HDTV, Analog TV, and FM radio on Windows XP or Vista.

Included software allows users to record unencrypted Clear QAM digital cable TV. The device can also save recorded programs in 320x240 format for playback on an iPod, the device is also designed for HD with 720p/1080i resolution. Read more

Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:58:57 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GMC Denali XT Hybrid Truck

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GMC unveiled the Denali XT hybrid truck concept at the Chicago Auto Show.

The GMC Denali XT features a two-mode hybrid system combined with a E85 enthanol-capable engine (bio fuel).
The new 4.9l SIDI engine with Active Fuel Management gives the Denali XT 326hp. Read more

Posted on Thu, 7 Feb 2008 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Last week was all about Hybrid Cars and Airy Apple Gear

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This week the Apple MacWorld Expo and the Detroit Auto Show dominated the technology headlines. Apple stunned with the world's thinnest notebook, but overall the MacWorld did not live up to last years show where the iPhone was introduced. The Detroit Auto Show exhibited many 'green' cars you cannot buy yet and lots of cool looking concept cars. Read more

Posted on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:57:53 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

BYD F6DM Chinese Plug-in Hybrid Car

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Chinese battery maker shows advanced plug-in hybrid car at the Detroit Auto Show 2008.

BYD plans to start selling the F6DM plug-in hybrid sedan for about $25k in China this year.
The BYD F6DM drive train is a combination of a 1l four cylinder gasoline engine with 68hp and a 100hp electric motor. The range on batteries is apparently 62miles in hybrid mode its 205miles. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

BMW X6 ActiveHybrid at Detroit Auto Show 2008

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Besides the production BMW X6, BMW also shows the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid concept at the NAIAS 2008 in Detroit.

The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid allows far greater driving dynamics than a conventional hybrid car and at the same time reduces fuel consumption by up to 20% versus a comparable car running on a combustion engine alone. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:10:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dodge Ram HEMI Hybrid

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To read hybrid and HEMI together in a headline is strange, but Chrysler makes it possible announcing the Dodge Ram HEMI Hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show 2008.

Dodge Ram HEMI Hybrid drain joins the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango in the Chrysler hybrid vehicle lineup. The HEMI Hybrid is supposed to be available in 2010. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:45:51 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

NAIAS 2008: MAZDA5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid

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Mazda will show the new MAZDA5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show 2008.

The new MAZDA5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid is currently under development, and scheduled to commence leasing in 2008.
Incorporating the dual-fuel system of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE, it is a further evolution in terms of practical use and driving performance thanks to improvements in the Hydrogen RE and the use of a new hybrid system. Read more

Posted on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

AFS Trinity 150MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV

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The Detroit Auto Show 2008 (NAIAS 2008) promises to be a big show case of green car technology. Delaware based AFS Trinity surprises with the introduction of the XH-150, a 150 MPG plug-in hybrid SUV prototype.

The key to extreme hybrid cars is the Fast Energy Storage developed by AFS Trinity. AFS Trinity equipped an off the shelf SUV with their Extreme Hybrid drive train and in road tests achieved 150 miles per gallon of gasoline based on the EPA Combined Urban/Highway Driving Cycle with 6 days per week of 40 miles per day in all electric mode and one day at 100 miles with assistance of the gas engine. Read more

Posted on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA Hybrid SLI

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NVIDIA announced Hybrid SLI today at the CES 2008.

NVIDIA Hybrid SLI is increasing graphics performance and at the same time reducing power consumption.
NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology will be incorporated into a wide variety of graphics and motherboard desktop and notebook products that the Company is rolling out for both AMD and Intel desktop and notebook computing platforms throughout 2008. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:36:49 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

AMD Hybrid CrossFire Sneak Peek

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Hothardware had a chance to sit down with some folks at AMD to talk about their upcoming Hybrid CrossFire technology and to get some firsthand experience with pre-production hardware.

Quote:"It looks like tomorrow’s next-gen IGPs are going to be much more interesting than today’s offerings." Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:15:06 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG BH200 Hybrid Blu-ray and HD DVD Player ships

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LG Electronics announces that their new hybrid HD player BH200 is shipping.

The LG Super Blu Player features the BD Standard Profile, and is also ready for BD Profile 1.1 when Blu-ray discs with the new profile become available in 2008. The LG BH200 supports Super access to web-connected interactivity available from a number of current HD DVDs. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:35:58 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung Says BD-UP5000 BD HD DVD Hybrid Still on Track

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We have talked about the Samsung BD-UP5000 dual format HD DVD and Blu-ray player here on I4U before. Recently rumors and reports have been coming in that the player would not be available as originally expected in mid December.

Samsung has told Dealerscope that the player is on track to reach market in mid-December. Dealerscope says the representative for Samsung added that the player is shipping as we speak and you will see it at retailers later this month. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Dec 2007 09:04:22 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Xip3 Hybrid Jacket Transformers Style

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If you have a Transformers fan on your shopping list in need of a cool new jacket, the Xip3 Transformers collection may be just the thing. This jacket is available for adults and children.

Sizes range from kids 6-14 to adult small to XL. You can get red or black colors and the Transformers Autobot shield and Transformers logo are printed on the jacket. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:42:01 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung BD-UP5000 Hybrid HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Player only $799.99

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The highly anticipated dual HD format player Samsung BD-UP5000 is available for pre-order on Amazon.com now.

Amazon offers the Samsung BD-UP5000 for $799.99. This ia a very good price. One slight disappointment though, is the January 15th 2008 shipping date. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:42:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Honda CR-Z Hybrid Concept Car

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Honda introduced a very cool new hybrid concept car which will be shown at the Tokyo Auto Show later this month.

The Honda CR-Z has sporty curves and LED headlights that give the new hybrid concept a futuristic look.
A new hybrid drive, which uses less space allowed Honda to design a sporty car around it. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr