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Electric car woes force German supplier ZF to axe jobs
German car parts manufacturer ZF said Friday it would cut a fifth to a quarter of jobs in Germany as it struggled with the switch to electric vehicles and foreign competition.
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Automotive
Southwest Flight 425 was about 1,000 feet closer to the ground than it should've been—we'll know why soon
A Southwest Airlines flight crew is under investigation after flying dangerously close to the ocean when attempting to land at Tampa International Airport on July 14. The plane dropped to 150 feet above the water—the height ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There's one research vessel helping uncover the past
On August 23, 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-meter ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Automated vehicles: Social factors inform pedestrians' crossing decisions
QUT researchers have found that pedestrians' crossing decisions involving automated vehicles (AVs) are most influenced by nearby pedestrians.
Jul 25, 2024
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Nissan shares plunge after profit warning
Nissan tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the Japanese automaker issued a profit warning, citing "intense sales competition", especially in the United States.
Jul 25, 2024
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Automotive
Ford profits tumble on higher costs, hitting shares
Ford shares tumbled Wednesday after the automaker reported lower than expected profits on higher costs connected to product launches and warranty repairs for older model vehicles.
Jul 25, 2024
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Business
Budget airlines make money from extra charges, but savvy travelers benefit, too
If you're about to jet off on a summer flight, the chances of you having secured a bargain at this peak time of the year are slim. And as well as the cost of your tickets, you may have grudgingly paid various amounts on top ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
From gray to green: Unveiling the future of renewable e-methanol for cleaner shipping fuels
Methanol is a crucial chemical feedstock and a potential green fuel, particularly for the shipping industry. Currently, its production predominantly relies on fossil feedstocks, leading to high greenhouse gas emissions.
Jul 24, 2024
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Automotive
Tesla's 2Q profit falls 45% to $1.48 billion as sales drop despite price cuts and low-interest loans
Tesla's second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company's global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
Jul 24, 2024
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Automotive
In fuel-guzzling Saudi Arabia, electric cars pique interest
For Hamed al-Rafidain, a Saudi human resources worker, an electric vehicle offers welcome savings, especially since his other car is a fuel-guzzling four-wheel drive favored by motorists in the desert kingdom.
Jul 24, 2024
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Engineering
New dataset kicks autonomous vehicle research into high gear
A new dataset promises to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology by providing researchers with a wealth of previously unavailable real-world driving data captured from multiple vehicles over repeated ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Software
Study shows clear influence of driving noise on individual sound preferences in a car
Loud or unpleasant driving noises can impair the enjoyment of music in the car. Some sound systems therefore dynamically adjust the volume and bass. However, individual sound preferences are not taken into account. A study ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Automotive
Study shows abrasion emissions from trains can have an environmental impact
In addition to exhaust emissions, abrasion emissions from tires and brakes have become increasingly important when assessing the environmental impact of traffic. However, the focus here was on road vehicles; rail was hardly ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Automotive
With US vehicle prices averaging near $50K, General Motors sees 2nd-quarter profits rise 15%
U.S. customers who bought a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped push the company's net income 15% above a year ago.
Jul 23, 2024
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Engineering
Carbon fiber composite sensors offer solution for efficient traffic monitoring
A breakthrough in traffic monitoring technology has been achieved by a research team affiliated with UNIST. The team unveiled sensors that can monitor traffic and road conditions in real-time, while strengthening buildings ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
First megawatt charger for electric trucks unveiled
With partners from industry and research institutions, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is trying to make battery-powered trucks viable for long-distance cargo transport. Megawatt charging represents an important ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Automotive
Automated mobility: Europe's future is about to become reality
Even the coronavirus pandemic could not stop this ambitious project: What began as AVENUE (Autonomous Vehicles to Evolve to a New Urban Experience) has developed into a milestone for the future of European mobility.
Jul 22, 2024
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