Hitachi Whips out Hybrid Blu-Ray Camcorder

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Hitachi announced its latest Blu-Ray camcorder recently called the GZ-BD10HA. The Blu-Ray disc hybrid camcorder can record onto the next generation format HD Blu-Ray disc. The camera uses a newly developed seven megapixel CMOS image sensor to capture rich and vibrant video in full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. The camcorder can record up to four hours and 20 minutes full HD video or eight hours and 40 minutes of video at 1440 x 1080 resolution on a built-in 30 GB HDD.

In addition to the 30 GB HDD, the camera also features an SDHC card slot for added memory capacity for storing video and still shots. The camcorder has a dubbing function that allows the HD video to be transferred -- with the push of a button -- from either the HDD or the SDHC card to the camcorders internal Blu-Ray drive without the need of a computer. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:42:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Announces Inspiron 518 and Studio Hybrid PC

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Dell is gearing up for back to school with the announcement of a pair of new computers that have interesting features. The Inspiron 518 looks cool with a glossy black case with chrome trim. The system has a media tray on top with a pair of USB ports for docking MP3 players. The starting price for the 518 is only $349.

Dell also introduced a new Inspiron 13 Laptop aimed at shoppers looking for a small, light, and efficient notebook. The 13 Laptop is glossy pacific blue with black trim and has a 13-inch display with capacitive touch media buttons. Other features include an 8-in-1 media card reader, slot load DVD drive and optional wireless networking, webcam, and Bluetooth. The notebook will be available at Wal-Mart in early August starting at $699. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:34:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Studio Hybrid unveiled

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Dell introduces a new compact desktop PC line called Studio Hybrid.

The stylish Dell Studio Hybrids are about 80% smaller than a typical desktop, use about 70% less power than a typical desktop, and is Energy Star 4.0 compliant.
To add to the "Green" appeal of the Studio Hybrid, packaging and printed documentation was greatly reduced and is 95% recyclable. A system recycling kit is also included. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:32:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toyota to make 100,000 units of hybrid Car: Paper

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to produce 100,000 units a year of a new hybrid-only model slated for release in 2009 at a subsidiary in southern Japan, the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday.
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Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:34:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toyota to add Solar Panels to some Prius Hybrids

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 TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to install solar panels on some Prius hybrids in its next remodeling, responding to growing demand for "green" cars amid record-high oil prices, a source briefed on the matter said on Monday.
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Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:17:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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

Bosch, Samsung SDI to form Hybrid Car Battery JV

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SEOUL (Reuters) - Robert Bosch and Samsung SDI have signed a contract to form a hybrid electric vehicle battery joint venture to boost their presence in the next-generation energy business, Samsung said on Monday.
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Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:16:53 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