Doubts About a New Armored Vehicle
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Troops in Iraq are getting a fresh load of MRAPs for protection. But will new enemy technology make them obsolete?
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Gabe: A few eagle eyed viewers noticed that I accidentally drew a Nebulon-B frigate in today's comic. Gabe mentions the Mon Calamari and the Corellians but the Nebulon-B is actually produced by the Kuat Drive Yards.I deeply regret the mistake and I have since corrected it in the comic by replacing the original drawing with one of the Mon Calamari Cruiser "Liberty", sadly lost in the Battle of Endor . I am in no way trying to diminish the Nebulon-B frigate or the fine craftsmanship of the dedicated workers employed by KDY. Again I apologize for any inconvenience or offence my carelessness may have caused.  -Gabe out
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The Army entered negotiations with an armor manufacturer Friday in an effort to accelerate production of armored versions of the Humvee to get them to the troops more quickly, Army and company officials said.
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When Army Reserve Spc. Thomas Wilson confronted Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld about the lack of armor for Iraq-bound military vehicles Wednesday, he wasnât exactly speaking off the top of his head.
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In an advance that could lead to lighter spacecraft and smarter cars, researchers have developed a new technique for producing a high-quality semiconductor that's much more resistant to extreme conditions than the silicon found in most of today's electronics.    Devices built with the rugged material would not require cooling and other protections that add size, weight and cost to traditional silicon electronics in power systems, jet engines, rockets, wireless transmitters and other equipment exposed to harsh environments...
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Unlike other hybrid vehicles that tout stealth, satellite navigation or energy efficiency, this vehicle claims to be the offspring of a motorcycle and a sports car. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.
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The Pentagon inspector general's office has found that a program to deliver special armored vehicles to protect military personnel in Iraq from roadside bombs has been marred by delays and questionable contracting practices that may have endangered troops.
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ABERDEEN, Maryland  - New armored vehicles that give extra protection to U.S. troops in Iraq are becoming symbolic targets for insurgents, the top military officer in charge of acquiring the vehicles said on Friday.
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Tycho:  Stop whatever you're doing right now and watch this video - offered in HD for Windows Media or Quicktime.  That's Level 5's White Knight Story, and I must stress for readers that Level 5 is in no way fucking around.  That's how you sell us a Goddamn Playstation 3.  We are almost impervious to many of the brands that define Sony's hardware:  for us, Metal Gear Solid and Gran Turismo emit no will crushing pheromones.  Compare that to the White Knight clip, which is a fairly comprehensive tour of my private desires.
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Standing by a vehicle touted by the military as one of its most effective defenses against roadside bombs, Marine Staff Sgt. Tim Kessler couldn't help but sound pleased. Operating the so-called mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles in and around the western Iraqi city of Fallujah, two Marines in...
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Blog: Roadside bombs are a big threat to troops in Iraq. An armored truck called the Cougar could help protect the troops.
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Will someone explain to me what in the world is going on in Iraq? Our troops are now digging around in trash heaps looking for chunks of metal they can use to improvise armor to protect their vehicles against small-arms attacks.
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Despite another win, the armored vehicle maker's stock falls.
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When I tell people I'm buying a Smart Car, I generally get one of three reactions. Most people still don't know what it is â they haven't seen the half-pint two seater from Daimler.
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For some drivers, even a Hummer may not be enough. At a curb weight of more than 3.5 tons, the Humvee-inspired Hummer H1 is no skinny guy who gets sand kicked in his face. But the Bad Boy Heavy Muscle Truck, a dressed-up military vehicle more than twice as heavy, is being billed as bigger, badder and more bodacious.
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Main problem of battery vehicles potentially fixed The rules of the game for electrically-powered vehicles may be about to change, as new battery technology approaches road service.â¦
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Sometimes even a stylish, well-engineered new vehicle has trouble gaining traction in the marketplace.