October 31, 2005

StreetPilot 7200 and 7500

Garmin International Inc. today announced the StreetPilot 7200 and StreetPilot 7500, a new family of high-end automotive units that displays navigation, entertainment, traffic and weather information on a large, seven-inch, touchscreen.

The StreetPilot 7200 and 7500 offer optional traffic management systems that make driving with GPS essential, even if the driver is familiar with the route.

Drivers will also have several entertainment options to choose from as they drive – an internal MP3 player, XM radio, or audio books.

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October 21, 2005

Honda FCX

At the Tokyo Motor Show 2005 , Honda showed off the Honda FCX prototype, a next-generation sedan powered by hydrogen and features a low floor, low center of gravity and full-sized cabin.

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October 14, 2005

Yamaha Gen-RYU hybrid motorcycle

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha will reveal the Gen-Ryu hybrid motorcycle concept. The Gen-Ryu uses the high output lightweight compact YZF-R6 600cc motor and an electric motor to deliver the type of performance normally associated with a much larger cpacity engine writes Gizmag.

Gizmag via Engadget

October 12, 2005

Toyota's Fuel Cell Hybrid: the Fine-X.

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Toyota has revealed its Fine-X fuel cell hybrid concept cat at the Tokyo Motor Show. Geared towards comfort and practicality more than performance, this car could be appreciated by drivers in large cities.

Completely new operational performance, including on-the-spot rotation, and the ability to easily perform parking and U-turns, is afforded by the combination of four-wheel independent drive, four-wheel independent steering and a large-steering-angle steering mechanism with electric in-wheel motors housed in each of the four wheels.