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But the Barcelona Supercomputer Center is hoping to solve this problem using the low-power chip architecture that powers so many of the world’s smartphones and tablets. The center has inked a deal with chip maker NVIDIA to build a supercomputer using the company’s Tegra cellphone CPUs, which use the ARM architecture. These pro...

When an automaker decides to bring an electric vehicle to market, engineers spend years developing everything from the battery pack to the motor to the exterior styling. But the work doesn't stop there. Once it has a car, the manufacturer must prove it is safe, reliable and user-friendly.

Volvo has shared a behind-the-scenes look at what it is doing to test, analyze and hone the C30 Electric. It's similar to what General Motors, Nissan and others have gone through bringing the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and other cars with cords to market — minus the snowy roads and cool Swedish streetscapes, ...