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Radically Different Zero-Emission Eco Car



Ready to peak into the future? GM has started pilot programs for testing its new "EN-V" zero emissions vehicles, a new concept about eco-friendly transportation. Powered by a lithium-ion batteries, they are fully electric and contain both a manual and an autonomous mode. In the autonomous mode, the built in wireless antenna, GPS system, and vehicle to vehicle communications would… Continue

Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 17, 2011 at 2:45pm — 1 Comment

Emirate Fund Buys Chrysler Building



Not to be outdone by the Dubai fund that last month partnered with U.S. investors to acquire the GM Building, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council has ponied up an estimated $800 million to buy a majority stake in the iconic and shiny Chrysler Building, Bloomberg reports. Designed by William Van Alen, the pointy-topped skyscraper was completed in 1930, beginning a thrilling 11-month reign as the world's tallest building before the ribbon was cut on… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on July 10, 2008 at 7:07pm — No Comments

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