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 Inventor James Dyson Could Scrap £50m Design SchoolSir James Dyson, the inventor of the Dyson vacuum cleaner, is considering abandoning a £50m plan to build an engineering school of excellence in Bath following bureaucratic delays.Ministers this week ordered a planning inquiry into the Dyson School of Design Innovation, concerned over flooding and the impact a modern building would have on the spa city, a World Heritage Site. But the James Dyson Foundation (JDF), which would fund the school with £12 million of the inventor's fortune, condemned the bureaucratic decision by local government minister Baroness Andrews. more www.tel... (58) added by Levent OZLER |
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 DIY Plans for Plug-In Hybrid XR3Robert Q. Riley Enterprises, a product design firm in Glendale, Ariz., announced the release of construction plans for anyone who wants to build its XR3, a two-passenger, plug-in hybrid that can travel up to 225 miles per gallon.The three-wheel sports car's modular design can be outfitted with different power trains to create a 125-mpg, diesel-only vehicle; a 100-mile-range, battery-only vehicle; or a hybrid for increased performance and fuel versatility. Since no computer controls are needed on the hybrid system, costs are reduced and the need for re-programming is eliminated. "During the two years it took to develop the XR3, we received more than 2,500 advanced order reservations for the plan set," said Robert Q. Riley, company president and author of "Alternative Cars in the 21st Century." In addition to conventional printed drawings and instructions, the do-it-yourself plans include electronic 3D models that can be viewed on an ordinary PC, computer files vendors can use to make parts, and a DVD that shows the car being built. more DIY Plans for Plug-In Hybrid XR3 design directory Robert Q. Riley > Transportation Companies added by Levent OZLER |
 Behind the Design of the BMW 7 SeriesHave you eve wondered what goes behind the scene, before a car actually goes into production?What are the steps in the design process? How is it done? The BMW Group's process of designing a new vehicle and finding the ideal shape is based on a concept of keen competition. In the development of each new model, several design teams compete with one another in their design of the exterior and interior in a truly creative contest. more www.bmw... (488) added by Levent OZLER |
 Designing Future Competitive Advantage: Strategies for Planned ChangeOrganizations worldwide are struggling to transform themselves in a world turned upside down.Confronted with the speed of decision making, technological and global competitiveness, merging and acquiring, organizations are rethinking their processes and alliances, sometimes creating their global business from the ground up. The transformation required will take more than the quick fix of one-time cost savings from downsizing and payroll cuts. Creating comparative advantage will require, not only reengineering, but also a reimagineering of what organizations are trying to do and how they might best accomplish these ends. It will require breakthrough thinking, leadership, and design management-skills that design professionals are uniquely qualified to deliver. This seminar will introduce design professionals to organizational concepts and theory, and provide tools to gain influence in your organization. event (ended) current design events more info www.dmi... (96) design directory DMI > Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Nissan Doubles the Power Density of Next Generation Fuel Cell StackNissan has developed a new fuel cell stack with double the power density of the previous generation stack.The new fuel cell stack also achieves a 35% cost reduction mainly due to half the use of platinum, a key material used in the production of fuel cell stacks. Test fleets incorporating the improved fuel cell stacks will be operational by the end of this year. The next generation fuel cell stack is amongst a range of eco-friendly technologies being pursued by Nissan under its Nissan Green Program 2010, aimed at developing new technologies, products and services that can lead to real-world reductions in vehicle CO2 emissions, cleaner emissions, and recycling of resources. more Nissan Doubles the Power Density of Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack added by Levent OZLER |
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