Archive for January, 2011
Aptera Testdrive in New York
The battery-powered car may look like a concept, but the company insists customers will be able to drive them soon.
Braun 3612 InterFace Rechargeable Shaver
Model 3612. No. 1 Foil brand worldwide. Combi-shave. Double shaving system. 1 Hour re-charge. Cord & rechargeable. 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz. Features: First the floating cutter cuts off longer or curly hairs and then the foil follows to give a close, smooth shave; Ultra thin platinum-coated foil interacts with spring-mounted floating cutters to ensure superior closeness and comfort; 1. Combination Shave: Foil and floating cutter combine to cleanly shave short and longer, curly hairs; 2. Foil Only: Floating cutter is de-activated for shaving under the nose; 3. Pop-Out Trimmer: For trimming moustache and sideburns; A single button removes foil for easy cleaning and replacement; Charging indicator; Travel pouch; Cordless or cord operation; Batteries fully recharge in one hour; Up to 30 minutes (1-2 weeks) of cordless shaving. Environmentally harmless. Ni-Hyd batteries. Automatic worldwide voltage adjustment. Recharges from car/boat 12 volts battery. UL Listed and SA. 30-Day Moneyback Guarantee (see details inside). Two Year Limited Warranty.
Lightweight and shaped to fit the hand comfortably, this electric razor delivers a smooth shave either with or without a cord. A floating cutter trims long hairs, and then a thin platinum foil follows along to shave close to the skin. Push a button and the cutter retracts for shaving with the foil alone. Push the button again, and up pops a trimmer for mustache and sideburns. The shaver works worldwide on 110- to 240-volt systems and can be recharged by a 12-volt car or boat battery. It recharges fully in one hour for 30 minutes of shaving time. A green light signals when charging is underway. The shaver carries a two-year warranty against defects (foil and cutter block excluded). –Fred Brack
Biden visit highlights growth of Indiana firm
An American company seeking to make headway in the foreign-dominated electric car battery industry will be in the spotlight Wednesday when Vice President Joe Biden visits its plant in central Indiana.
Published Jan 26, 2011.
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