Computer Sciences
Driving behavior less 'robotic' thanks to new model
Researchers from TU Delft have now developed a new model that describes driving behavior on the basis of one underlying human principle: managing the risk below a threshold level. This model can accurately predict human behavior ...
Sep 29, 2020
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Automotive
Smart cruise control steers drivers toward better decisions
Vehicle manufacturers offer smart features such as lane and braking assist to aid drivers in hazardous situations when human reflexes may not be fast enough. But most options only provide immediate benefits to a single vehicle.
Sep 29, 2020
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Automotive
Ex-Audi boss to stand trial for 'dieselgate'
Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler on Wednesday becomes the first to stand trial in Germany over the "dieselgate" emissions scandal, five years after parent company VW admitted responsibility.
Sep 27, 2020
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Automotive
China opens auto show under anti-disease controls
Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled new electric models with more range for the Chinese market on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video ...
Sep 26, 2020
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Automotive
Report finds AI and blockchain could transform Australia's transport sector
Curtin University-led research has found that applications of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology are set to revolutionize the transport sector in the coming decade and Australia needs to move quickly in order ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Automotive
BMW fined $18 mn in US over inflated sales data
US securities regulators charged BMW with inflating its retail sales volumes to investors, fining the luxury car company $18 million in a settlement announced Thursday.
Sep 25, 2020
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Automotive
Study compares benefits of scooter-sharing vs. bike-sharing
While ridesharing services like Grab, Uber and Gojek have become a pervasive part of life, many countries in the Asia Pacific are still unconvinced when it comes to micro-mobility such as bike and scooter-sharing. While convenient, ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Business
Automakers sue US government over tariffs on Chinese imports
Major automakers Tesla, Volvo, Ford and Mercedes-Benz have sued the US government over tariffs on Chinese goods, demanding customs duties paid on imports be returned, with interest.
Sep 24, 2020
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Automotive
China auto show forging ahead under anti-virus controls
The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month's Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
Sep 24, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Tesla cuts battery cost on road to $25K model
Tesla on Tuesday said it is slashing battery costs to speed a global shift to renewable energy, and could have a $25,000 self-driving model available in three years or so.
Sep 23, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
California is ready to pull the plug on gas vehicles
California will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in 15 years, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, establishing a timeline in the nation's most populous state that could force U.S. automakers ...
Sep 23, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Why electric vehicle ranges vary from EPA estimate
You've probably heard the phrase "your mileage may vary" with regard to how your real-world fuel economy compares to the EPA estimate. The adage refers to gasoline-powered vehicles, but the same applies to electric vehicles.
Sep 23, 2020
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