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Toyota tests chips that improve hybrid efficiency by 10 percent

Toyota announced on Tuesday that it has developed a new semiconductor, claiming it can boost fuel efficiency in hybrid cars by an impressive 10 percent. The semiconductors manage the flow of electricity through the power-control unit that connects the battery to an electric or hybrid car's motor and generator. The newly developed semiconductors are said to consume only a tenth of the energy of today's chips, while allowing the power-control unit to be 80 percent smaller.

£400,000 parking space for sale

The UK’s most expensive parking space has been advertised for a whopping £400,000 – 15 times the average UK salary. The space, which holds two cars, is located close to the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. On Bing: see pictures of expensive parking spaces London world’s most expensive place to park Its pricetag is 2.5 times that of the typical UK house – but still £3,792 cheaper than the average house in London, according to the Daily Telegraph.

VW Up! (2011): Georg Kacher has the lowdown

By Georg Kacher Motor Industry 12 August 2010 11:40 It's only a year to go until Volkswagen launches its new Up! microcar family. The Up!