We already know Infiniti is planning on launching its own Leaf-based premium EV, which they previewed with the LE concept shown at the 2012 New York motor show. Now Autocar is sharing additional details on the model, after having talked with company boss Andy Palmer. They say that its future “hinges on a standard process [...]
If you’re into economic simulations or city building games, you will surely have heard about SimCity. Made by one of the world’s largest gaming corporations, Electronic Arts, it allows the player to create his or her own detailed themed city, now complete with Nissan-branded charging stations. Players can have as many as five of them [...]
SOLARWATT GmbH and BMW i will be teaming up to supply combined rooftop and carport photovoltaic solutions for future BMW i customers. The new SOLARWATT CARPORT SYSTEM will offer BMW i3 and BMW i8 owners an attractively designed solar-based electric vehicle charging plus household microgeneration system using innovative glass-glass modules. Various ordering methods will be [...]
As part of the upcoming 2013 Innovation Days, BMW releases more details on the i3 electric vehicle, its battery technology and charging solutions. The power supply for the BMW i3 is provided by a specially developed high-performance lithium ion battery with eight modules and 96 cells, which is integrated compactly into the subfloor, where it [...]
Monster Watts Introduces Lightweight, Paper-Thin WiQiQi Wireless Charger for Samsung Galaxy S4 NEW YORK, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Monster Watts, an innovator of power accessories for Apple and Samsung phones, is introducing the WiQiQi ultra thin wireless charger kit for the Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, and Note 2. The Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, and [...]
Smartphones, like the LG Spectrum 2, have wireless charging capabilities built in. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) The wireless charging stations of today are either small, flat surfaces upon which you position your phone, or laptop-size spaces that can fit more than one device. You must lay your smartphone or tablet just so to see the full [...]
PowerKiss Aligns with the Power Matters Alliance Helsinki, Finland — March 13, 2013: PowerKiss, a pioneer and leader in the field of wireless power, is joining the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) – the world leading ecosystem for wireless power – in order to ensure consumers enjoy a uniform wireless power experience in all the venues [...]
Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0: Less Time Charging, More Time Doing You can’t go mobile if you’re stuck plugged into an outlet waiting for your smartphone or tablet to charge. Last year, over 70 devices launched with Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0, an in-device solution that enables smartphones and tablets to charge up to 40% faster. Today [...]
Plugshare.com data added to MyFord Mobile shows real-time status of nearby EV charging stations. (Credit: Ford) Drivers of Ford’s new plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi, will not only get to view their vehicles’ state of charge and other information from their smartphones, but also get to see the nearest available charging [...]
Virgin Media WiFi on London Underground – update more stations coming online As you’re probably aware, free WiFi on London Underground is coming to an end this month. But, from 29th January, millions of Virgin Media, Vodafone, EE, T-Mobile and Orange customers can stay connected at no extra cost thanks to wholesale agreements announced in [...]
The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), a group created through the joint efforts of Qualcomm and Samsung, is getting ready to tackle the growing wireless charging market by introducing its very own standard to compete against the likes of the WPC. This morning the consortium, which claims TI, Powermat and Deutsche Telekom (among several others) [...]
FULTON INNOVATION REVEALS A TABLET THAT BOTH SENDS AND RECEIVES POWER WIRELESSLY AT CES 2013 Display Shows eCoupled™ Technology Powering an Interactive Poster that Plays Music, and a Surface that Charges Multiple Devices at Once – All Without Wires LAS VEGAS – January 7, 2013 – Fulton Innovation, the creator and exclusive licensor of eCoupled™ [...]
Toyota is keen to change the image of its top-of-the-line Avalon sedan. Formerly a bigger and more conservative Camry, the car now is taking on a persona of its own—a more youthful persona that we found to be a step forward in our first drive of the Avalon. Part of building that persona is centered [...]
Video After The Jump Mike Epps got into a fight Monday at a club in Hollywood and part of it was caught on tape. The fight started because someone in the club began to heckle Mike near his private VIP table. Mike went outside to cool off and ran into the heckler as he neared the [...]
So yesterday saw a whole bunch of new Nokia-related goodies. There were phones (of course), charging pillows, a slew of retailers offering charging stations, and a bevy of new apps. One thing that didn’t get a mention was the new Luna Bluetooth headsets. These may look familiar, but in keeping with the trend, these now [...]