Fuel cell on wheels

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Sanyo Electric Company Ltd has developed an electric automobile that uses a fuel cell, solar cells and nickel-cadmium batteries. The car, called 'Mirai 1,' achieves a top speed of 62 miles per hour and can run for two hours on one charge, but the fuel cell and solar panels extend the running time.

Author: Normile, Dennis
Innovations, Product development, Electrical equipment and supplies industry, Electric equipment industry, Sanyo Electric Company Ltd., Automobiles, Electric, Electric cars

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Shrinking memory beams

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There have been several advances in laser beam technology, including Sanyo's development of an orange laser which would increase storage capacity of optical discs by 60% and American Telephone and Telegraph development of a technique to store 100 times as much information.

Author: Normile, Dennis
Research, Laser beams, Optical disks (Storage media), Optical disks

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Dazzling shows debut new audio and video

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Audio and electronics shows in Japan in late 1992 featured many products that are likely to define the technology of the future. The products included digital compact cassettes, wide-screen enhanced resolution television sets and flat video panels.

Author: Normile, Dennis
Exhibitions, Electronics industry

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