Mercedes has rolled out a prototype of its new SLS AMG E-CELL electric supercar, which looks set for small series production. The prototype features four electric motors positioned near each of the wheels, which produce 392 kW and 880 Nm of instantaneous torque and acceleration of zero to 100 km/h in 4 seconds — just 0.2 seconds under the performance of the 6.3-litre V8 SLS … [Read more...]
Apple Gets Patent on Method of Cooling Electronic Devices
Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone and the iPad, received a patent on a method of cooling an electronic device by using hinge assemblies that can conduct heat. Patent 7,746,631, which was issued June 29, covers the use of a variety of cooling components within a hinge assembly. According to the patent, these could include fans, heat sinks, heat spreaders, heat pipes, vents or … [Read more...]
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Sony Electronics Inc. has announced a recall of about 233,000 Sony VAIO 233000 notebook computers after it received 30 reports of the deformed keyboards and casing owing to overheating. This overheating poses a burn hazard in case the heated affected part is touched. None of the 30 reports indicated of any injuries as a result of this overheating. The overheating is caused by … [Read more...]
