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Talks about the invention of automobiles. Description of a self-propelled vehicle built by a French army in 1769; Use of steam power engines as power source for road vehicles; Establishment of a motor industry in the United States; Details of the technological innovation in the development of automobiles.

The author reflects on the U.S. automobile industry in 2014 and the improved quality of American cars. He suggests that fuel consumption, quality, and reliability rivals that of Asian cars while dynamic qualities often are better than German cars. He comments on technological innovations in automobiles and states he doesn't look forward to the advent of safe, efficient self-driving cars. He mentions his company's creation of a luxury automobile and various features for the hybrid electric car.

The article reports on the technological innovations introduced by the U.S. automakers to update their heavy vehicles. It is stated that U.S. automakers including, Ford Motor Co., and General Motors Corp. have updated their models with the latest technology to increase their efficiency and also cause less pollution.

Presents information on technological innovations in automobiles and statistics on the automotive industry in the U.S. Relationship between automotive technology and petroleum demand; Increase in the production of automobiles; Reason behind the decrease in the number of car accidents.

The article reports on the plans of Toyota Corp. sell gas-electric hybrid automobiles in 2004. In the company's factory in Tsutsumi, Japan automobile assemblers turn out about 400 of Toyota's newly designed Prius hybrid sedans every day. Apart from the signage, it looks much like any other automotive factory floor. The Prius, which uses both a gasoline engine and an electric motor for propulsion, gets an average of 55 miles to the gallon, about double the mileage of a comparable gasoline car. What's more, the latest model rolling off the factory floor at Tsutsumi does not sacrifice power or comfort and sells for only about $1,000 more than a base model of Toyota's mid-size sedan, the Camry. And the Prius is only a preview of Toyota's ambitious plans for the new hybrid technology. By the end of 2004, the automaker plans to sell a hybrid Lexus luxury sport utility vehicle using the technology in the U.S. Within a decade the gas-electric combination could be offered in every category of vehicle the automaker sells, from subcompacts to heavy-duty pickup trucks. Gas-electric hybrids are the first significant break with carmakers' total reliance on the internal combustion engine in nearly a century. And the implications of a widespread switchover to gas-electric hybrids are immense for both consumers and the automobile industry.

Features the Skycar M400 vehicles developed by Paul Moller in California. Fuel economy; Engine specifications; Technological innovations.

Reports on technological developments in the automobile industry in the United States as of October 1994. Environmental Protection Agency's ruling on oxygen compounds from renewable sources; Reason for nonhighlighting of extremes of speeds, handling, cost exhibited by electric vehicles; Copperstate 1000 automobile race.

The article reports predictions concerning the development of automobiles in the U.S. industry. U.S. President Bill Clinton's and Vice President Al Gore's work with General Motors, Ford Motors and Chrysler to create a clean car within a decade is discussed. Issues of fuel-efficiency, passenger safety and consumer costs are overviewed.

Reports on the efforts a group of students in Bolton High School in Connecticut to develop an electric car. Pursuit of a clean car; Electric cars as practical alternative; Battery recharging.

The article discusses the Controller Area Network (CAN), a communication language protocol developed by Robert Bosch GmbH, a German multinational engineering and electronics company, in the early 1980s for automotive in-vehicle networks in the U.S. It highlights the 1991 Mercedes S class as the first vehicle that used the CAN language. It stresses the need to know which system topology and protocol speeds are being used on a vehicle being diagnosed.

The article discusses the profitability of companies in the U.S. automobile industry as of November 1969, focusing on a comparison between the gross profit margins of auto manufacturers and producers of parts and tires. Information is presented about the financial performance of auto makers Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford, as well as technological innovations in the automotive business and diversification into other industrial sectors. INSET: CHANGING PLACES.

Deals with the incorporation of high-technology warning systems in automobiles in the U.S. in an effort to further prevent accidents in 2004. Description of the warning system that will be installed in the Volvo XC90 sport-utility vehicle; Automobile manufacturers which plan to offer adaptive cruise control; Information on technologies which aim to reduce driver distraction.

Presents a selection of designs shown at the 'Workspheres,' a show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Description of the Maximog, a high-technology vehicle; Details of Mind'space, a workstation comprised entirely of a screen; Details of the Inspiro-tainer.

Reports on the Big Three automobile makers' use of technology in manufacturing automobiles for 1995. Ford's new Contour and Mystique automobiles with engines that comply with on-board diagnostics requirements; General Motors' engine lineup.

Discusses how some of the technological superiority used in today's automobile engines is from the American racing cars of the 1920s and the uniquely fast tracks they raced on. How the old tracks are beneficial to today's automakers; How the old tracks were built; Twin cam racing engines; More.

Presents a perspective on the technical innovations of automobiles in the U.S. Challenges in pursuing such technology; Implementation of a stand alone navigation system; Impact of Windows Automotive 5.0 manufactured by Microsoft Corp. on the automotive industry.

Presents several new automotive technology launched by various car manufacturers worldwide in their 1999 automobile models. Includes Acura; Audi; BMW; Daewoo; Honda; Hyundai.

Presents a preview of advances in technology in 1996-model cars in the United States. Includes engines; Transmissions and drive-train; Safety appliances; Suspensions; Style and design.

The article focuses on the technological innovation of automobiles and offers information on its latest features and performances. Power sliding side door operated by electric motors, clutch, and two sets of pulleys and cables. General Motors Corp. introduces the first high-volume thermoplastic air intake manifold in the U.S. Electronic transmission have been geared to front-wheel-drive vehicles. Automobile engineers designed a short/long-arm rear suspension to improves vehicle stability at high speeds, while offering smooth rides under normal condition.

Features automotive applications of scaled-down aerospace electronics technology. Radar and navigation systems; Adaptation of head-up display technology; Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (IVHS); Crash avoidance systems.

The article presents information on a new technology for vehicles being tested by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), which enables the vehicles to communicate with each other and with the roads. USDOT has been conducting research on connected vehicles, in which their position, speed, and brake system status can be known through advanced wireless technology. The technology is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and traffic accidents in the U.S.

Focuses on the technological innovations in the automobile industry in the United States (US). Significance of the Internet technology to Ford Motors Co.; Sales of automobiles in the US; Customer services at Saturn Corp.

The article discusses car buyers' increasing demand for smartphone integration and internet connectivity in automobiles despite the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board's recent call for a nationwide ban on in-car cellphone use. As reported, one of the most advanced automobile infotainment systems on the market is Sync with MyFord Touch, available as an option on all of Ford Motor Co.'s consumer models.

In this article, the author discusses fully autonomous car leading to end of the automobile industry. Topics discussed include automobile brands losing their value in presence of individually programmable but standardized transportation modules moving on freeway, getting past piston-engine-powered cars and into battery-powered modules requiring charging facilities on freeways and the inevitability of end of automobile industry.

Discusses the introduction of hybrid automobiles in the United States in 2000. Comparison between Honda Insight hybrid automobile and Toyota Prius hybrid automobile; Advantages of hybrid automobiles; Cost of developing hybrid automobiles.

Presents consumers observations and comments on several issues in the United States. Health risks of genetically engineered corn to monarch butterflies; Concerns on sport and commercial fishing; Automotive advances in sports and luxury cars.

Focuses on the importance of information technology equipment in innovative automobiles. Discussion on the information, entertainment and communication transportation center dubbed as info-mobile; Suggestions on what the United States auto industry should do to position itself in the emerging info-mobile market.

Reports on the status of the United States government/Big Three Supercar program. Selection of technology and equipment servicers; Research and development (R&D) for engine replacements; Adherence to emission standards of the California Air Resources Board (CARB); Progress on electric car R&D; Individual R&D efforts of car manufacturers and federal agencies.

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The article talks about the Lear Innovation Ventures (LIV) Possibilities of the automotive technology company Lear Corporation. Through LIV Possibilities Lear is expected to invest in start-ups that develop innovative automotive technologies and also to their own innovation projects. Comments of John Absmeier, the company's chief technology officer and lead of LIV Possibilities are also presented.

Focuses on the insights shared by senior-level automotive executives on automotive innovations during the Kettering University's 10th annual Industrial Symposium in Flint, Michigan. Neil Ressler, vice president of research and vehicle technology at Ford Motor Co.; Lawrence Burns, vice president in research and development and planning at General Motors Corp.; Dennis Cuneo, vice president of corporate affairs for Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America.

Reports on the plans of automakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler to unveil the first supercar hybrid designs. Combined internal combustion engines and energy storage systems for the supercar.

Features advice on how to pick a safe car from the 1996 models being released. Information on the newest safety technologies; Air bags; Antilock brakes; Side-impact beams; Traction control; Special lights; Seat belts; Future technologies which could make driving easier and more safe; Satellite navigation; Adaptive cruise control; Intelligent highways. INSET: We have seen the future, and it is cool.

Features a hybrid car that can run on either gasoline or electricity, created by engineering students at the University of California.

The article presents an overview of the article "The Future of Cars," which appeared in the June 2007 issue of periodical "The New York Times." It discusses the designs of cars for 2009 and 2010. No more than 4.5% of vehicles will be running on some sort of alternative fuel by 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It cites that high-technology features of future cars include advanced gasoline engines with cleaner emissions, joystick controls and clear polycarbonate windows.

The article deals with the proliferation of gasoline-electric hybrid in the U.S. as of April 2004. Hybrid automobiles spare the environment from tons of pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, and with double the fuel efficiency, it can save its owner several thousand dollars over its operational life. A hybrid car, which uses both a gasoline engine and an electric motor for propulsion, can deliver 50 to 60 miles per gallon. Some 130,000 Prius hybrids will roll off Toyota's assembly lines in 2004. Still in the developmental stage are hybrid versions of the Lexus luxury sedan and the Highlander SUV. The company estimates that by 2006, hybrid sales could hit 300,000. Honda is not far behind, and General Motors last year announced that it would have the capability to build as many as one million hybrids by 2007. While such offerings will total a small percentage of overall vehicle sales, they could make a noticeable dent in U.S. oil consumption. Many people see hybrids as a steppingstone on the way to even more radical changes in automobiles. The buzz right now is around the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered car, which is under research and development at several automakers, which would burn no fossil fuels directly and produce no harmful emissions.

Presents letters to the editor of the periodical 'Electronic Engineering Times,' April 14, 2003 issue. Factors driving automotive complexity; Influx of foreign electronic engineers into the U.S.

Evaluates the voice translator Virtual Advisor capable of delivering news from the Internet by General Motors Corp. (GM) in the United States. Defects; Suspension of production; Deficiencies of the voice translator.

Presents news briefs related to technology and the Internet as of January 22, 2001. Decision of Yahoo, an Internet portal based in the United States, to ban all Nazi- and Ku Klux Klan-related paraphernalia from its sites; Statistics on the number of Internet users who are frustrated by Web searches; Development of the Xsara Windows CE, a multimedia-equipped automobile, by Microsoft Corp. and French carmaker Citroen; Others.

The article presents a reprint of the article "NADA calls for relaxation of US fuel efficiency targets" by Dave Leggett, which published on the website just-auto.com on January 30, 2017. Topics discussed include relaxation on the U.S. federal regulations for fuel efficiency by the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA), need of technology to ease feul economy targets, and presents the views of Mark Scarpelli, chairman of the association, on the same.

The article discusses the noted changes in family car regulations in the U.S., and mentions topics including the improvements in family car technology and automobile service, automobile code assessment, and environment-friendly transport.