Automotive
US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists
Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.
Aug 05, 2022
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Automotive
Gender significantly affects takeover performance in automated vehicle driving activities
Newcastle University research has shown that women respond more quickly and exhibit more stable takeover control than men in automated cars.
Aug 03, 2022
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Automotive
What are automotive 'over-the-air' updates? A marketing professor explains
Whenever automakers discover that a vehicle has a defect or does not comply with U.S. laws, they must notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and mail a notice to each customer who owns or leases the affected ...
Aug 03, 2022
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Automotive
New study on expectations and reality of safe overtaking maneuvers in bicycle traffic
Dangerous situations can develop when cyclists are overtaken by cars. How threatened or safe cyclists feel during an overtaking maneuver depends on the type of road. They expect to be safer on roads with a speed limit of ...
Aug 03, 2022
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Automotive
Review: 5 vehicles that are easy on the wallet
New cars are pricier than ever in today's economy. Inflation, low inventory and now rising interest rates have all taken a toll on prices. Last week, the Fed raised interest rates for the fourth time this year, compounding ...
Aug 03, 2022
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Computer Sciences
Centralized traffic algorithms to help drivers avoid congestion
Delivering sustainability in traffic is no easy feat. Could software that globally coordinates cars to avoid traffic jams and congestion be the answer?
Aug 02, 2022
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Business
Technology on track to make lower-emitting vehicles as affordable as or cheaper than traditional counterparts
Led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, U.S. DRIVE has assessed the greenhouse gas emissions and costs of a number of light duty vehicle and fuel combinations—both with their current (2020) ...
Aug 02, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Investment urgently needed in new technology to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions at airports, report reveals
Multi-million-pound investment is urgently needed in technologies including direct air capture (DAC) if the UK is to make 'green' airports a reality in the future, research by Cranfield University has revealed.
Aug 01, 2022
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Automotive
Senate deal should make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a slimmed-down bill to support families, boost infrastructure and fight climate change also is likely to jump-start sales of electric vehicles.
Jul 29, 2022
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Automotive
Do autonomous driving features really make roads safer?
In recent years, more vehicles include partially autonomous driving features, such as blind spot detectors, automatic braking and lane sensing, which are said to increase safety. However, a recent study by researchers from ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Automotive
China lockdown, chip shortage hit Nissan profits
Japanese car giant Nissan said on Thursday that net profit sank nearly 60 percent in the three months to June as pressures including a lockdown in Shanghai and chip shortages weighed on business.
Jul 28, 2022
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