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States differ widely in requirements for young driver training, research shows
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for U.S. teens, and driver error is one of the main reasons for those crashes. Young driver training before granting them licenses can help lower crash rates, ...
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Automotive
As air taxi services make progress in US, no timeline set for liftoff over LA traffic
When the idea of electric air taxis emerged, Los Angeles was vying to be one of the first cities that would utilize the technology to help people avoid its infamous bumper-to-bumper traffic. Some city transportation officials ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Electric vehicles grow in the desert: Peer learning helps Sedona plan for charging infrastructure
The desert city of Sedona, Arizona, is home to less than 10,000 people but welcomes nearly 3 million visitors every year. The city knows it needs a big boost to its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Autonomous car rules advancing faster than the vehicles themselves: UN
Fully autonomous cars are still years away from hitting the streets, but internationally-agreed rules on their use could be ready by mid-2026, the United Nations has said.
Jun 27, 2024
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Waymo robotaxi service opens to all in San Francisco
The Google-owned Waymo robotaxi service on Tuesday became available to anyone in San Francisco interested in hailing a driverless ride.
Jun 26, 2024
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Automotive
Air accidents are more common among unprofitable and poorly managed airlines, new research shows
The airline industry is not for the faint of heart. Margins can be slim and external shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic or gas price fluctuations can be disruptive. And mishaps always balloon in the public imagination, fairly ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Automotive
Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion
Shares of Rivian soared 40% before markets opened Wednesday after Volkswagen vowed to invest $1 billion in the struggling electric vehicle maker immediately, and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Automotive
Research finds rules and information governing distracted driving lacking
In a study published in Safety Science, QUT researchers say several sources of distraction have been overlooked in official distraction-related information and road rules for car drivers in Australia.
Jun 26, 2024
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Automotive
VW to invest $5 bn in EV maker Rivian, establishing joint venture
German auto giant Volkswagen will invest $5 billion in US electric vehicle maker Rivian and create a joint venture expected to produce technology used by both automakers, the companies announced Tuesday.
Jun 26, 2024
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Automotive
GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Sustainable electrification: Managing resource demands for future electric vehicles
With goals to limit CO2 emissions, many countries have set targets to phase out internal combustion vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EVs). Japan has set a target for 20%–30% of all car sales to be battery electric ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Automotive
New camera technology use facial cues to detect drunk drivers
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new computer tracking technology that takes data from camera footage to detect whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or not when they get behind the wheel.
Jun 24, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Formula One is moving toward hybrid engines, renewable fuel—environmental progress or just 'greenwashing'?
For the millions of fans who tune into every race, Formula One (F1) is more than just a sport—it's the apex of aerodynamics, skill and strategy.
Jun 24, 2024
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Engineering
Viewpoint: Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data
"Can you name the truck with four-wheel drive, smells like a steak, and seats 35?"
Jun 24, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers propose measures to optimize battery recycling
A team headed by Prof. Stephan von Delft from the University of Münster has been looking at what effects different strategies for achieving a circular economy with lithium, cobalt and nickel for electric vehicles will have ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Automotive
Survey suggests drivers are ready to embrace wireless EV technology
Dynamic wireless charging technology allows electric vehicles to charge while in motion, offering a promising solution to the limitations of fixed charging stations. Although it's not available yet, how do Kiwi drivers feel ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Automotive
Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider
Car dealerships in North America are still wrestling with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a company whose software is used widely in the auto retail sales sector.
Jun 24, 2024
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