Weight watchers

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A group of major steel companies are sponsoring a research program aimed at reducing the weight of automobile steel chassis by 30% to 40%. The program, called Partners for a New Generation Vehicle, evaluates the properties of other structural materials which can be use as a substitute to steel.

Research, Steel industry, Automobiles, Automobile chassis

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Direct-injection revival

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Engines that directly inject fuel into the cylinders instead of injecting it upstream have been developed by Toyota and Mitsubishi. Better fuel efficiency is expected with the new engines. Direct injection developers find fuel variety in the US as a hindrance to this type of engine system.

Innovations, Product development, Engines, Internal combustion engine industry

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High speed on the 7 seas

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The 'Revolution' is a 60-foot trimaran designed to operate at high speeds. It utilizes outboard floats and a fuel management system. Owner Stephen Shidler plans to achieve a world's record by driving his trimaran around the world in less time than any sailboats of powerboats.

Design and construction, Trimarans

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