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GM cites improved chip supply in raising financial guidance
Citing an improved supply of automotive computer chips, General Motors raised its financial guidance on Wednesday and said it expects to return to a normal production rate by the end of next year.
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Automotive
Adding sound to electric vehicles improves pedestrian safety
While they decrease sound pollution, electric vehicles are so quiet, they can create a safety concern, particularly to the visually impaired. To address this, many governments have mandated artificial sounds be added to electric ...
Nov 30, 2021
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Automotive
Mercedes, Stellantis to work with US firm on new batteries
Automakers Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis announced agreements with U.S. company Factorial Energy on Tuesday to help develop solid-state battery technology that they hope could make electric cars more attractive to a mass market.
Nov 30, 2021
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Automotive
If we all choose the fastest mode of travel in a city, the whole city gets slower, and more congested
People in cities often choose how to travel based on how long it will take. In recent years, navigation apps such as Google Maps and CityMapper have enabled people to decide between various modes of transport by seeing which ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Automotive
Carmaker Stellantis secures supply of battery-grade lithium
The carmaker Stellantis said Monday that it has secured a five-year supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide in Europe to support its plans to convert to 98% electrified vehicles by 2025.
Nov 29, 2021
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Automotive
Nissan investing in electric vehicles, battery development
Nissan said Monday it is investing 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup.
Nov 29, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers suggest battery-powered trains could very soon be economically viable
A small team of researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California has found that battery-powered trains could become economical as soon as 2023. In their paper published in the journal ...
Nov 26, 2021 report
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Robotics
First 'robotaxis' enter service in Beijing
It looks like a normal car but the white taxi by the kerb has nobody driving it, and communicates with customers digitally to obtain directions and take payment.
Nov 26, 2021
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Automotive
Drivers and hand-held mobile phones: Extending the ban won't solve the problem – here's why
The laws around mobile phone use while driving are to be tightened under new UK government plans to make any use of a hand-held phone illegal. From 2022, mobile phone law will be extended to cover taking photos or videos, ...
Nov 26, 2021
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Automotive
The self-driving trolley problem: How will future AI systems make the most ethical choices for all of us?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making decisions in the fields of business, health care and manufacturing. But AI algorithms generally still get help from people applying checks and making the final call.
Nov 24, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Transit network design model for bus frequency planning
Despite the emergence of many new mobility options in cities around the world, fixed route transit is still the most efficient means of mass transport. Bus operations are subject to vicious and virtuous cycles. Evidence of ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Automotive
What makes university students steer clear of self-driving cars?
Driverless cars have been expected to revolutionize motoring, with some commentators predicting everyone would be a permanent backseat driver by now.
Nov 22, 2021
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Automotive
GM exploring electric boats, buys 25% stake in engine maker
General Motors is testing the water in electric boating by buying a 25% stake in a Seattle company that makes battery-powered outboard motors.
Nov 22, 2021
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