U.S. automakers push for battery, fuel tech help
U.S.-based automakers will this week underscore their push for government help on alternative fuels and advanced battery technology, riding what is anticipated to be an updated White House prescription for greater national energy independence.
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Boeing drops plans for wireless network on 787s
Boeing said on Thursday that it will not use a wireless network to deliver in-flight entertainment on the 787 "Dreamliner" plane because of problems involving plane weight and the technology.
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Fuels industry seeks its 'ethanol 2.0'
Although he didn't use the word "cellulosic" in his State of the Union address, President George Bush's call for increased renewable fuels on Wednesday turned the spotlight on an emerging form of ethanol technology.
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Gamers see gain and pain from Microsoft Vista
An overhaul of Microsoft's flagship Windows software promises to put more razzle and dazzle in computer games, but its emphasis on security may make things tougher for smaller game developers.
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