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[h=2]Mercedes mostra relógio que “fala” com o carro[/h]



A Mercedes apresentará na próxima semana no evento eletrónica Consumer Electronics Show, em Las Vegas, nos EUA, um relógio desenvolvido em parceria estratégica com a Pebble Technology, uma empresa de Silicon Valley. O “smart watch” antecipa futura tecnologia de conetividade com automóveis atuando como um “segundo ecrã” do smartphone. O utilizador poderá assim aceder a informações básicas sobre o carro, através de Bluetooth, nomeadamente sobre o nível de combustível, a localização e o estado de bloqueio das portas. Transmite ainda alguns avisos importantes em tempo real, através da tecnologia V2V, como por exemplo, se há acidentes na via, obras na estrada ou veículos avariados, fazendo vibrar o relógio.

Para possibilitar a comunicação com os relógios inteligentes da Pebble, a Mercedes-Benz reinventou a aplicação Digital DriveStyle. Através de três botões personalizáveis do aparelho é possível ativar funções como a comunicação de perigos, navegação automática, ativação do Siri, meios de controlo remoto ou apresentação rápida das condições do trânsito
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Autohoje - Mercedes mostra relógio que ?fala? com o carro
 
Veículo de 2.8 litros/100 km

Veículo de 2.8 litros/100 km

Veículo apresentado em Las Vegas: dois lugares, três rodas, 2.8 litros/100 km.

Mais detalhes e fotos: Elio Motors - Business Insider

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Zenos E10 apresentado na Autosport International - Autocar

The Zenos E10 sports car has been revealed at the Autosport International show in Birmingham.

Director of the company and former Caterham cars CEO Ansar Ali unveiled the car, which is powered by a 197bhp 2.0-litre Ford engine. Available with either a five or six-speed manual transmission, the E10 weighs in at 650kg - meaning it has a power to weight ratio of more than 300bhp per tonne.
Official performance figures for the car have not yet been revealed, but a 0-60mph time of less than five seconds is expected.

While orders have already opened for the standard car, which is priced at £24,995, Zenos is also putting a special Launch Editition of the E10 on sale. Priced at £28,995, the first 75 E10 models will be Launch Editions, and will come with a six-speed manual transmission, performance wheels, a limited-slip differential, a quick-release steering wheel and bespoke paintwork.
Much of the E10's engineering, Ali told Autocar, lies in its simple construction. A single aluminium 'spine' runs the length of the car, with a carbon tub bolted to it to form the shell. Ali says that approach makes the new platform very adaptable, meaning longer-wheelbase designs were also possible.

Ali also confirmed that Zenos will launch a further two models, a roadster version of the E10, badged E11, and a coupe variant badged as E12. Those models are likely to keep the E10's powertrain and platform.
"We're making a statement about value and about having our own design language," he said. "We've developed our product profile for the last 18 months, the E10 is the first model we're launching and we're confident that Zenos Cars will find its place in the sports car market."

While the UK will undoubtedly be the largest market for the E10, Ali says the company has had expressions of interest from elsewhere in Europe. Over 200 registrations of interest have already been made for the E10 via Zenos' website.

Zenos Cars has the capacity to produce up to 200 units of the E10 annually, with the company hoping to have sold anywhere upwards of 150 units globally at the end of its first year of sales.

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Cinema Londres vai dar lugar a loja chinesa...

"O cinema Londres, em Lisboa, encerrado em 2013 pela empresa Socorama, vai dar lugar a uma loja chinesa de retalho, depois de se terem esgotado as hipóteses de reaproveitamento daquele espaço para fins culturais, disse à Lusa o representante do proprietário.
Um ano depois de ter fechado portas, por causa de um processo de falência da Socorama, o espaço do cinema Londres será alvo de obras de remodelação para a instalação de um estabelecimento comercial com sócios chineses, que assinaram um contrato de ocupação válido para dez anos."

Cinema Londres vai dar lugar a loja chinesa - Cultura - Correio da Manhã
 
The coolest things technology has up its sleeve in 2014 - CNN.com

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Electric cars take to the track
As the name suggests, Formula E is all about electric power. The arrival of this new petrol-free motor racing competition is a significant step for both the car and the environment. Two years ago motorsport's international governing body, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), announced its ambitious plan for an electric car race that would mimic the hugely popular F1 series. As the arrival of Formula E looms, experts predict that it could have a big impact on the future of car manufacturing.
Initially, the cars in the competition will be powered by enormous battery engines. Each battery weighs 200 kilograms, producing around 200 kilowatts of power. Depending on the speed, the electric engines will last anywhere from a few hours to just 25 minutes and the cars can reach speeds of up to 220 kilometers per hour.
"If you look in the past, a lot of development in the car industry has come from racing," said Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag. "The transfer of technology is potentially very big."
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Teaser do primeiro carro da David Brown Auto - Project Judi

Teaser do primeiro carro da David Brown Auto - Project Judi

O "Project Judi" vai ser desvendado no Top Marques, no Mónaco, a 17 de Abril.

O carro é baseado no Jaguar XKR, tendo novos desenhos interior e exterior. O motor também é oriundo do XKR, acoplado a uma caixa automática de 6 velocidades que transmite a potência para as rodas traseiras.

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DAVID BROWN AUTOMOTIVE - “PROJECT JUDI” TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OUTLINE

Bespoke Aluminium Construction

-Traditional handcrafted panels formed over highly accurate computer-machined bucks
-Close tolerance panel assembly through precision engineering
-Handcrafted panels bonded to machined structural panels for strength and weight reduction

Advanced Engineering

-Structural integrity through the use of state-of-the-art CAD technology
-Optimised accuracy, safety, performance and functionality through engineering and highly sophisticated computer analysis
-Comprehensive aerodynamics and performance simulations

Engine

5.0 V8 510 Supercharged
Capacity (cc) 5,000
Maximum Power EEC-PS (kW) 510 (375)
Maximum torque EEC-Nm (lb. ft.) 625 (461)
Transmission 6-speed automatic

Performance & Economy

Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100km/h) 4.6 (4.8) seconds
Top speed mph (km/h) 155 (248)
Combined mpg (l/100km) 23.0 (12.3)
Carbon dioxide emissions (g/km) 292
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David Brown Auto, Britain's newest arrival in the car-making and coach-building business, has outlined its first vehicle, currently bearing the codename "Project Judi", ahead of a world premiere at the Top Marques Show, in Monaco, on April 17.
The founder of the company, self-proclaimed "businessperson and car enthusiast" David Brown, who may or may not be related to one-time owner of Aston Martin, Sir David Brown (we emailed the company on the matter and are awaiting a response), said that, the as-of-yet unnamed model will be built around the chassis of the Jaguar XKR, featuring a bespoke and original exterior and interior design.

"As reliability is vital, we chose to adopt a thoroughly proven and acclaimed chassis that not only delivers dynamic performance but also lends itself to our lightweight aluminium design," said Brown. "Renown for its performance and handling, the XKR has been extensively developed and refined by one of the world’s greatest car manufacturers, making it an obvious choice on which to base our car."

Power will also come from the Jag's supercharged 5.0-liter V8 rated for 510PS (503bhp) and 625Nm (461 lb-ft), paired to a six-speed automatic driving the rear wheels for a reported 0-60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8 sec) and a limited top speed of 155 mph (248 km/h).

In regards to the car's philosophy, Brown mentioned:

"I wanted all the impact and style of a classic sports car, but with modern capabilities and conveniences. This is what I want in a car, but it’s not something anyone really offers. So, I’ve created it myself. It has been developed using a combination of both traditional and contemporary technology, including the latest in automotive expertise. It has undergone a thorough analysis and development programme, including highly advanced windtunnel and dynamic simulations."
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Criança de 10 anos pega no carro da família e acaba a viagem preso na neve

Criança de 10 anos pega no carro da família e acaba a viagem preso na neve

Parece que uma criança de 10 anos pegou no carro da sua família, levando a sua irmã de 18 meses consigo. O episódio passou-se na Noruega.

A viagem foi de cerca de 10 km, tendo acabado com o carro preso na neve, a caminho de casa da avó.
O carro foi encontrado por um limpa-neves, tendo o garoto dito ao homem que era anão e que ficou preso na neve depois de dar a volta para ir buscar a carta de condução a casa! [:)]

A ten-year-old boy from Norway decided to take his father's car for a joyride but ended up stuck in snow.

The boy took his 18-month-old sister in the family car – fitted obviously with an automatic transmission - and managed to travel for approximately 6 miles (10 km) en route to their grandmother's house until they got stuck in snow. It happened on a country road in south-eastern Norway and the police was informed after a snowplough driver noticed the stranded vehicle.

Local media mentions the adventurous boy told a snowplough operator that he was a dwarf and ended up in the ditch after making a U-turn as he wanted to go back home to get his driver's license. The police took the uninjured kids back home to their parents who said they will be more careful from now on with the car's keys.

Attached photo is only for illustrative purpose. Does not depict the child mentioned in the article.
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