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Hitachi and Honda develop smart key-integrated alcohol detection device

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar28 Mar 2016

By applying the recorded measurement result of the alcohol detector into the engine ignition mechanism, the system can prevent the vehicle’s engine from starting if it detects that the driver’s breath is over the preset limit.

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autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar28 Mar 2016

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autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar26 Mar 2016

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By Julian Rendall, Autocar UK calendar26 Mar 2016

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Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid revealed at New York Motor Show

By Steve Cropley, Autocar UK calendar25 Mar 2016

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Renault-Nissan readies mass-market autonomous cars by 2020

By Mark Tisshaw, Autocar UK calendar25 Mar 2016

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By Darren Moss, Autocar UK calendar23 Mar 2016

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Audi reveals R8 Spyder at New York Motor Show

By Greg Kable, Autocar UK calendar23 Mar 2016

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