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Ferrari president 'doesn't believe in' electric cars
Montezemolo did not rule out hybrid cars, which have been popular for automakers like Ford and Toyota in recent years and have been spoken favorably of by Obama. "We are working very, very hard on the hybrid Ferrari," Montezemolo said. …
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What It Takes to Get 100 Miles of Range in My Electric Car
I've owned gas-electric hybrid cars for years, so I'm used to driving with extreme caution—in order to most efficiently use the gas engine, and to get it switch over to electric mode whenever possible. That's why it was such a relief a few months ago …
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Takoma Park plugs in to future of electric vehicles
The shop is perhaps the best example of electric vehicle technology in Takoma Park, but some in the city hope it might eventually be joined by commercial charging stations with the ability to power electric and hybrid cars. The battery-powered bicycles …
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Model E: The UCS Family of Electric Cars
These electric-drive vehicles—battery, fuel cell, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric cars—could be the start of a revolution that helps to dramatically cut smog-forming pollution, reduce US global warming pollution 80 percent or more, and …
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Google Robot Car Crashes, But Can It Out-Drive Humans?
By Jonathan Welsh A Toyota Prius hybrid car that is part of Google Inc.'s fleet of automated information-gathering vehicles rear-ended another car — which happened to be a Prius – recently near the company's Mountain View, Calif., headquarters. …
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Extended-range hybrids pick up steam
A clear trend is emerging among electric car manufacturers: Plug-in hybrids are a better near-term bet than purely battery-powered cars. Ford today unveiled the latest in its series of electric cars, a plug-in hybrid electric car called the Evos. …
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F?nix Energy's Breakthrough Technology and Approach Set to Transform the …
According to the Pike Research report "Energy Efficiency Retrofits for Commercial and Public Buildings", there are nearly 4 million buildings in the US that could potentially benefit from green technology. "We believe in making a difference and in …
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Eaton UPS shuts down power-hungry accessories (Green Gadget of the Week)
By Heather Clancy | August 26, 2011, 10:54am PDT Summary: (This is the latest in a regular weekly series of spotlights on green technology that's accessible to you and me. If you have a green technology or gadget to suggest for coverage, please send a …
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Oracle Wants Copyright Claims to Remain in Google Suit
At issue is whether it matters that Google copies Java code, Oracle wrote. "Google does not dispute the copying. But the parties have a factual dispute over its significance," Oracle said. Google has argued that some files it copied from Java are …
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Report: The West's Clean Energy Future In Doubt
I'm a freelance journalist covering renewable energy and other green tech topics. I'm good at explaining how stuff works, and why and how government policies play a big role in promoting renewable energy, electric cars, energy efficiency gadgets and …
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US Solar Firms' Co-Dependency With China
I'm a freelance journalist covering renewable energy and other green tech topics. I'm good at explaining how stuff works, and why and how government policies play a big role in promoting renewable energy, electric cars, energy efficiency gadgets and …
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Atmos Energy's green-certified facility going up in Natchez
NATCHEZ — In a part of the South known for preserving its beautiful old structures, Natchez is simultaneously on the leading edge of green building technology. Andrew Calvit, operations supervisor for Atmos Energy Corporation in Natchez, …
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Ottawa should be leader in green technology, Liberals say
The Liberal government has invested heavily in clean energy initiatives in an effort to make Ontario a leader in the supply of green technologies like solar panels and wind turbines, the minister said. The government believes the sector is where growth …
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CUDA called from HOST C++ How to use cuda functions from general c++ project …
My question is how to write an application that is a normal C++ program, but uses CUDA if it is possible. All tutorials and info are using .cu files. But I am just using lets say msvcc and I place my code in *.h and *.cpp files.
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C++ showing vectors problem
Anyways, I am teaching myself C++ with "Beginning C++ game programming" (Dawson). I have actually found it rather easy so far (chapter 8 and 1 1/2 months). Now I am trying to finally branch out a bit on my own and have encountered a problem. …
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Software Engineer C++ or C#
Or candidates who also have proven practical experience of working with an object orientated language – ideally C# or C++ and strong communication skills to provide and maintain customer satisfaction. You will be part of a dynamic team based in …
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AM Best Downgrades Ratings of National Life Insurance Company (Puerto Rico)
OLDWICK, NJ, Aug 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to C++ (Marginal) from B- (Fair) and issuer credit rating to "b" from "bb-" of National Life Insurance Company (NALIC), (Hato Ray, PR). …
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[SqPlus] Calling squirrel functions from C++
I'm implementing SqPlus in a project, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to call a script-side function from C++, given that I have the SquirrelObject containing the function. Anyone have any insight? [Edit] Okay, I figured out how to call …
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Daily iPhone App: DrawRace 2
by Mike Schramm Sep 2nd 2011 at 8:00AM I got to see DrawRace 2 in action back at GDC this year, and it's a wild one. The title is a racing game at heart, but it plays unlike any racing game you've ever seen: Instead of driving the car around the track, …
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