Honda S660 Roadster

Honda Motor Company will begin selling new S660 Roadster 2 two seater sports vehicle from 2 April 2015 in Japan. It will also sell a concept edition of S660 - only 660 numbers will be sold. The monthly sales target for the vehicle is 800. It costs 2,180,000 yen.

Its lead engineer is Mukumoto. He was 22 and into his third year making mockups at Honda's product development arm when he won an in-house competition for a car concept.


http://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/30/honda-s660-japan-official/

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/E377EDDD8F7F8489CA257E1900237970

http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/honda-s660-roadster-will-be-built-will-it-come-here

USS Theodore Roosevelt - Huge Aircraft Carrier

It can  hold 85 airplanes.


https://uk.news.yahoo.com/huge-aircraft-carrier-anchors-off-south-coast-085941026.html  

Water House - A New Idea to Slash Energy Requirement of Houses

Matyas Gutai demonstrated a water house in the construction of which water is enclosed between two glass walls. This will be able to give desired temperature in the house with less external energy requirement.

http://phys.org/news/2015-02-japan-inspired-water-house-slashes-energy.html

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. - Car Audio Equipment and Mobile Multimedia

Alpine Electronics is an automotive electronics manufacturer that provides consumers and leading auto makers with audio, video, navigation and driver assistance products. The company specializes in system integration solutions with innovative vehicle entertainment and information technologies.

Alpine’s R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Europe and North America ensure that all products address the real world requirements of drivers in each market. The company is committed to developing safe, comfortable and eco-friendly automotive electronics products.

  Alpine's Mobile Multimedia systems exceed concept expectations for a new kind of driving experience for the next century.


http://www.alpine-usa.com/product



http://www.alpine-usa.com/company/press




6 January

The iLX-007, Alpine of America, Inc.’s aftermarket in-dash receiver dedicated for optimum compatibility with Apple CarPlay, is now available in North American markets. The advanced features of the iLX-007 gives drivers a new, smart and exciting way to access the things they want to do with their iPhone while driving.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/company/press/general/2015/alpine-electronics-introduces-in-dash-receiver-with-apple-carplay/

2015 - Inventions, Innovations and New Commercial Designs

17 January 2015

Lenovo Unveiled lowest price 4G LTE Smart (Mobile) Phone in India. It was unveilved in CES 2015. It is priced at Rs. 6,999 (Around  $110). The model is A6000
http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-lenovo-unveils-a6000-cheapest-4g-smartphone-at-rs-6999-2053359

2015 North American International Auto Show  12 - 25 January 2015

http://www.naias.com/

Technology Showcase

2015 NAIAS Technology Showcase looks at the integration of technology and the automotive industry during Press Preview and Industry Preview and will focus on many of the flash-forward technologies that will impact connectivity, automation and efficiency in the next generations of vehicles.

The 2015 Technology Showcase is the forum for exhibiting breakthrough technologies, providing product demonstrations, revealing fresh designs and participating in panel discussions.

Participants - The Technology Showcase Exhibitors:

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc
Arada Systems
ASC American Specialty Cars
College for Creative Studies
Covisint
Detroit Labs
Exa Corporation
HD Radio
Kettering University - Formula SAE Team
Local Motors
LTU Transportation Design
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan State University Formula Racing
Michigan State University Solar Car Team
Mojio Inc.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oakland University Formula SAE Team
Ricardo Inc.
Salesforce
Shell
SPIRA4U Co. Ltd.
Square One Education Network
Supermicro
The Future Cycle Project by U of M Stamps School of Art and Design
University of MI Dearborn - Formula SAE Team
University of Michigan Solar Car Team
US Army
VeriShow
Wayne State University - Formula SAE Warrior Racing
Wind River

Social Media Related Information of the Auto Show
http://www.naias.com/media/55674/NAIAS-Social-Media-Toolkit.pdf

Consumer Electronics Show - 6 to 9 January 2015

Samsumg Products won 80 awards at the show.

Samsung’s JS9500 TV which received more than eight awards including Ubergizmo’s Best of CES award, Digital Trends’ Best Television at CES 2015 award and Reviewed.com’s 2015 CES Editors’ Choice award.

Samsung’s 105-inch UN105S9B TV, the World’s First and Largest Bendable SUHD TV, earned a CES award for Best of Innovation: Video Displays.

Samsung’s Active Wash Washing Machine which received three awards including Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2015 Awards, Mashable’s Best of CES 2015 award and Reviewed.com’s CES Editors’ Choice Award.

The Samsung Flex Duo Dual Door Range amassed three awards including 2015 International CES Best of Innovation Honoree, Reviewed.com’s CES Editors’ Choice Award and Techlicious’ Top Pick of CES.

Samsung’s revolutionary portable SSD T1 earned eight awards including PC Mag’s Best of CES Best Storage Device award, Reviewed.com’s CES Editors’ Choice Award and Techlicious’ Top Picks of CES list.

Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 received four awards, including Digital Trend’s Top Tech of CES 2015 Finalist, Pocket-Lint’s Best Laptops of CES 2015, Tech Times’ CES Best of Innovation award and Windows Central’s CES Top Pick award.

SmartThings earned Reviewed.com’s 2015 CES Editors’ Choice Award.


DISH’s New 4K Joey Earns CES 2015 Editors’ Choice Award
DISH’s 4K Joey will be the first 4K “Ultra HD” set-top box from a pay-TV provider that is compatible with all HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2-compliant 4K televisions

CMR’s Polymagnet technology



NeuroMetrix Quell™ Wearable Pain Relief Technology
Quell utilizes NeuroMetrix's proprietary non-invasive neurostimulation technology to provide relief from chronic pain, such as due to diabetes, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and degenerative knee conditions. The advanced wearable device is lightweight and can be worn during the day while active, and at night while sleeping. It has been cleared by the FDA for treatment of chronic pain without a prescription. Users of the device will also have the option of using their smartphone to automatically track and personalize their pain therapy.

Consumers and medical professionals can visit QuellRelief.com to learn more and sign up to receive information. The company expects to begin taking pre-orders for Quell in March and to ship during the second quarter. Quell will initially be available exclusively through doctor’s office and online.

Mercedes F105 Luxury in Motion - Self Driving Car

Gogoro Smartscooter

http://www.cesweb.org/News/Exhibitor-Press-Releases

http://techcrunch.com/events/ces-2015/event-home/

2015 North American International Auto Show

The Cars of the Detroit Auto Show NAIAS 2015

Cars Exhibited
Fiat Chrysler 2015 Ram Rebel.
Lincoln said it redesigned the interior in the new MKX
The 2015 Chevrolet Corette Z06 - The Company said the car delivered greater aerodynamic downforce, cornering grip and braking performance.
Lexus - GCF GT3
The GAC WitStar Concept - features an aquarium containing plastic fish in the arm rest.
The Honda FCV Concept - Next generation Fuel Cell Car
The Infiniti Q60 Concept car - It hints at the direction of its next sport coupe.
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Social Media Tool Kit of the Show
http://www.naias.com/media/55674/NAIAS-Social-Media-Toolkit.pdf

Twitter Accounts of Sponsors and OEMs

Acura ...............................................................................@Acura
AISIN ...............................................................................N/A
Ally Auto...........................................................................@AllyAuto
Audi .................................................................................@Audi
AutoTrader.com ...............................................................@AutoTrader_com
BASF ...............................................................................@BASF
BASF ...............................................................................@BASF
Bentley.............................................................................@BentleyComms
BMW................................................................................@BMWusa
Cadillac............................................................................@Cadillac
Celanese Engineered Materials ......................................@Celanese
Chevrolet .........................................................................@Chevrolet
Chrylser Group ................................................................@Chrysler
Clark Hill ..........................................................................@ClarkHillUpdate
Cobo Center....................................................................@cobocenter
Comcast Spotlight ...........................................................@ComcastSpotlight
Continental Corporation...................................................@ContiPressNA
DENSO............................................................................N/A
Detroit Labs .....................................................................@DetroitLabs
Detroit Regional Chamber...............................................@DetroitChamber
Federal-Mogul Corporation..............................................@FedMogulCorp
Ford .................................................................................@Ford
Honda..............................................................................@Honda
Hyundai ...........................................................................@Hyundai
Infiniti ...............................................................................@InfinitiNews
Johnson Controls.............................................................@JohnsonControls
@JCI_BatteryBeat
@JCSeating
Kia ...................................................................................@Kia
Lexus...............................................................................@Lexus
Lincoln Motor Company...................................................@LincolnMotorCo
Mercedes-Benz ............................................................... @mbusa
Michelin ...........................................................................@MichelinUSA
Michelin Media Center.....................................................@MichelinMedia
Michigan Fitness Foundation...........................................@MichiganFitness
Microsoft..........................................................................@MSAdvertising
MINI.................................................................................@MINI
MLive ..............................................................................@MLive
@MLiveDetroit
@detroitautoshow
MLive Autos.....................................................................@MIAutos
Modern Car Safety Technology, Inc.................................N/A
MSN Autos.......................................................................@MSNAutos
Nexteer Automotive .........................................................N/A
NextEnergy......................................................................@NextEnergyMI
Nissan..............................................................................@NissanUSA
Opportunity Detroit ..........................................................@OpportunityDET
Pandora...........................................................................@Pandora_Radio
Quicken Loans.................................................................@QuickenLoans
Samsung SDI ..................................................................@SDIin
Schaeffer Group ..............................................................N/A
Schaeffler ........................................................................N/A
Shinola.............................................................................@Shinola
The One Show.................................................................@OneShow
Toyota..............................................................................@Toyota
Unique Fabricating, Inc....................................................N/A
U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development
and Engineering Center ..................................................(@TARDEC)
@TARDEC_PEO
Valeo................................................................................@Valeo_Group
Verizon.............................................................................N/A
Volkswagen .....................................................................@VW
@VWnews
ZF ....................................................................................@ZF_Group

NeuroMetrix Quell™ Wearable Pain Relief Technology - 2015 Innovation

NeuroMetrix Quell™ Wearable Pain Relief Technology
Quell utilizes NeuroMetrix's proprietary non-invasive neurostimulation technology to provide relief from chronic pain, such as due to diabetes, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and degenerative knee conditions. The advanced wearable device is lightweight and can be worn during the day while active, and at night while sleeping. It has been cleared by the FDA for treatment of chronic pain without a prescription. Users of the device will also have the option of using their smartphone to automatically track and personalize their pain therapy.

Consumers and medical professionals can visit QuellRelief.com to learn more and sign up to receive information. The company expects to begin taking pre-orders for Quell in March and to ship during the second quarter. Quell will initially be available exclusively through doctor’s office and online.