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New method enhances scene reconstruction to test autonomous driving models
Developing vehicles that can operate safely without a human driver has been a key goal of many teams in the AI research community. As only testing autonomous vehicles on real streets would be both unsafe and unfeasible, their ...
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EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine ban
The largest group in the European Parliament, the conservative EPP, joined calls Wednesday to "reverse" a ban on combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035, citing the struggles of the automotive industry.
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Jaguar Type 00: The controversial pink car is more in step with the brand's history than detractors think
At first glance, Jaguar's new electric Type 00 concept car is surprising, shocking or perhaps even jarring to some. This is largely due to its bright pink color (it also comes in blue).
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GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors said Tuesday it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit.
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Automotive
Self-driving cars: New AI model promises safer journeys
Self-driving cars rely on artificial intelligence to predict where nearby cars will go. But when those predictions don't match reality, that discrepancy can potentially lead to crashes and less safe roadways.
Dec 10, 2024
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Engineering
Scientists design new model to predict metal wear for safer, lighter cars and planes
Magnesium alloys are increasingly popular in vehicle and aircraft design due to their strength, light weight, and ease of machining. Reducing weight is crucial because lighter vehicles need less power to move, saving energy ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Automotive
Multi-label classification in AI: A new path for object recognition
Image classification is one of AI's most common tasks, where a system is required to recognize an object from a given image. Yet real life requires us to recognize not a single standalone object but rather multiple objects ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in Spain
Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe's troubled EV drive.
Dec 10, 2024
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Uncrewed aircraft systems traffic management beyond visual line of sight
NASA's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS) subproject aims to support the growing demand for drone flights across the globe.
Dec 10, 2024
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Automotive
Study analyzes EV charging station usage patterns nationwide
Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a promising mode of transportation that can help the United States reduce its carbon emissions. But barriers such as the high cost of installing and using EV Charging Stations (EVCS), their ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Engineering
Engineers showcase capabilities, evaluate novel fire-safety method with customized test
Southwest Research Institute successfully customized and conducted a full-scale evaluation of a novel fire mitigation method designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles and batteries. SwRI engineers demonstrate customized ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Existing EV batteries may last about a third longer than expected
The batteries of electric vehicles subject to the normal use of real world drivers—like heavy traffic, long highway trips, short city trips, and mostly being parked—could last about a third longer than researchers have ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Computer Sciences
Finding the weak points: A network-based method to prevent train delay cascades
Train delays are not only a common frustration for passengers but can also lead to significant economic losses, especially when they cascade through the railway network. When a train is delayed, it often triggers a chain ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Robotics
Video: In Europe, new highway tech and robots could soon fix roads and protect lives
Europe's road network is its economic backbone. Mostly constructed after World War II, extensive maintenance is essential as it's nearing its end of life. Increasing traffic volumes and more frequent road works result in ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Reducing air travel climate effects requires more than technological innovation and carbon pricing, say researchers
The continuing rise in air passenger traffic is resulting in more emissions in the atmosphere—an obstacle to achieving aviation net-zero emissions by mid-century as enshrined in the EU Climate Law. The transition must involve ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Engineering
NASA to test technology for X-59's unique shock wave measurements
NASA will soon test advancements made on a key tool for measuring the unique "sonic thumps" that its quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft will make while flying.
Dec 6, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Monitoring system could help cities manage emissions without banning older vehicles
How can vehicle emissions be reduced without necessarily having to change cars? A new monitoring system, developed by Politecnico di Milano and described in a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, offers a concrete ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Automotive
Want to design the car of the future? Here are 8,000 designs to get you started
Car design is an iterative and proprietary process. Carmakers can spend several years on the design phase for a car, tweaking 3D forms in simulations before building out the most promising designs for physical testing. The ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Engineering
Towards a smoother ride: Researchers measure the vibrations that make city buses uncomfortable
Anyone who has ever ridden a city bus knows that it can be a bumpy ride. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has measured just how bumpy it is, potentially paving the way for more comfortable ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Automotive
Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models
The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.
Dec 5, 2024
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Engineering
NASA flips efficient wing concept for testing
Upside down can be right side up. That's what NASA researchers determined for tests of an efficient wing concept that could be part of the agency's answer to making future aircraft sustainable.
Dec 5, 2024
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Automotive
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that's been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.
Dec 5, 2024
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Automotive
Point cloud data method enhances small object detection for autonomous vehicles
Three-dimensional object detection is crucial for autonomous vehicles. It utilizes point cloud data generated by LiDAR to help autonomous vehicles identify surrounding objects. This technology is essential for the safety ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Automotive
Activists and residents push Illinois to impose diesel pollution limits exceeding national standards
Pilsen resident Lili Scales lives near the Stevenson Expressway, in a neighborhood she describes as "blighted" by diesel pollution from heavy-duty trucks.
Dec 4, 2024
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