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DOE supports next phase to recapture wasted energy from automotive exhaust

Automobiles waste more than two-thirds of the energy of the gasoline they burn; and most of that goes out the tail pipe as hot gas. The Department of Energy (DOE) sees the potential to recapture waste heat energy using thermoelectric semiconductors.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Chrysler recalls 243,000 Ram pickups for tie rod issue

The Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select Ram Trucks from the 2003-2011 model years over an issue with the left side tie rod that could cause a significant loss of steering control in the worst case scenario.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Leonardo DiCaprio to get 1st Fisker Karma, convertible and shooting brake coming

The first Fisker Karma to reach an American customer is expected to be delivered by the end of this month and when it does, Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio will be the first official owner of the Karma in the US.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Lux Research ranks automotive battery and capacitor suppliers according to partnership potential

Despite the hype and the growth surrounding electric vehicles and energy storage devices like batteries and ultra-capacitors, the sheer number of competitors in this already crowded market may force companies to consolidate or create new partnerships in order to compete and make a profit.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Interest high in Porsche's Laguna Seca race

The Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in October is in line to draw one of the largest crowds in track history. More than 50 drivers have said yes to the race so far.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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The Dodge Viper sets the NJ Motorsports Park record

The Dodge Viper has officially been out of production for over a year now but in the last Viper-less 12 months, the Mopar supercar has continued to set track records around the country – this time shattering the old track record at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Most Claims Dismissed from Toyota's Acceleration Defect

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed all but seven claims against Toyota Motor Company arising from the unintended acceleration issues that harmed the company’s reputation and worried consumers.
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By: Richard Gray

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Mercedes-Benz Classic Center polishes the past’s jewels

They are the classics that have shone bright over a long history of 125 years – the owners of these vintage Mercedes-Benz want them to shine just as vibrantly today. That’s when the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center (MBCC) becomes an asset as valuable as gold or platinum. There, over 50,000 parts from the model lineup over a century are available, not too mention restoration services from the company that built the vehicle originally and knows what the owners want now.
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By: Don Bain

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