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Diesel pollution affects honeybees senses

DIESEL pollution makes it harder for honeybees to find flowers - by changing the chemical make-up of their scent, scientists have found. Honeybees use floral odours to find flowers that will give the best yields of pollen and nectar. But diesel fumes can affect their ability to locate and recognise the plants, potentially affecting pollination and ultimately global food security, the study published in the journal Scientific Reports found.

General Motors combines smartphone functions with the Chevrolet Volt

General Motors is bringing together two of the hottest areas of technology--smartphones and plug-in electric cars. GM's OnStar telematics unit has developed a downloadable application that will let Chevrolet Volt drivers use a Blackberry Storm, Apple iPhone or Motorola Droid to remotely control and monitor some vehicle functions, such as charging. The Volt is slated to go into production late this year and arrive in California utility company fleets by early 2011.

Honda New Small Concept

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI), the Japanese automaker's Indian subsidiary, unveiled the New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi yesterday. Previewing a new compact vehicle set to make its market debut in 2011 (in India and also in Thailand), the New Small Concept features a number of characteristic Honda design elements seen on the brand's recent production models and concept cars.