1814 – The Times in London is for the first time printed by automatic, steam powered presses built by the German inventors Friedrich Koenig and Andreas Friedrich Bauer, signaling the beginning of the availability of newspapers to a mass audience. 1895 – The first American automobile race takes place over the 54 miles from Chicago‘s […]
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Hydrophobic means that something repels water. Oil, for instance, is commons substance that is hydrophobic. Well, Ross Nanotechnology has developed a super hydrophobic coating that completely repels water and heavy oils. Called NeverWet, any object coated with it literally cannot be touched by liquid. Any liquid placed on this coating is repelled and simply rolls
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Entrepreneur.com: While few homeowners would object to lower utility bills, many have eschewed residential solar power systems because of the upfront costs–which can be equal to the price of a new car. But just as consumers have embraced the option of leasing automobiles, there has been a shift in the residential solar energy market, with
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CNBC.com: Built in 1920, the brick warehouse at 4444 Second Avenue in Detroit used to be a showroom for the city’s pride: Model T-based automobiles. Now it’s a metaphor for urban reinvention. Last fall, the building reopened as the Green Garage, a living laboratory and co-working space for the what its owners, Tom and Peggy
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When it comes to technology, Apple has been looking toward the future for a long time. The car is no different, reports Cnet. The project joins a short list of others that did not come to fruition ahead of Jobs’ death last October, but have since been revealed. Per a conversation noted in Walter Isaacson’s
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Earlier this month, Nevada became the first state in the nation to establish a drivers’ license for robot cars. Robot test vehicles will get red license plates and once the technology is ready for general public use, cars with robots behind the wheel will get green license plates. “Nevada is the first state to embrace
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NY Times: The benefits of driverless cars are potentially significant. The typical American spends an average of roughly 100 hours a year in traffic; imagine using that time in better ways — by working or just having fun. The irksome burden of commuting might be lessened considerably. Furthermore, computer-driven cars could allow for tighter packing
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The next time you need a little inspiration to help you get through a rough patch with your business, consider the success stories of entrepreneurs that began with nearly nothing. San Francisco Chronicle shares a couple of the most popular business stories available today. Henry Ford He started Ford Motor Company with just $28,000 –
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PR.com: There is more to automotive safety than just airbags and seatbelts. Clear Lights, a headlight restoration service company, introduced a proprietary method of headlight cleaning in 2010 to help drivers see better and avoid accidents. Since the company’s inception, their results have caught the attention of individuals, dealerships, and auto body shops up and
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“Va-va-vroom!” says the New York Daily News. The world’s most expensive car was sold at auction for a price between $30 million and $40 million. The 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, which the Daily News describes as “curve-alicious,” is one of three French deco models that debuted in Paris in 1935. Designer Ralph Lauren owns
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