Newsfronts: automotive
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A range of new cars, engines and safety systems is previewed. The features of the Nissan Altima, the Lexus ES 300 and the Acura RSX Type S are examined and the advantages of infrared headlamps for night driving are evaluated.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Goodbye gears
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Issues are presented concerning the continuously variable transmission which has been developed by the automobile manufacturer Audi. The infinite number of gear ratios available in the Audi A4 automobile are discussed.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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Audi's aluminium breakthrough
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A description is presented of the 1,996-pound aluminium chassis which has been developed by Audi for use in its A2 automobile. The A2 will become the first all-aluminium automobile in production.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
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