Warning light halts Boeing 737 MAX flight in Canada
Canadian airline Westjet on Friday cancelled a flight just prior to take-off after a warning light went off in the cockpit of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Jan 23, 2021
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Crash tests show that proper repair is crucial for safety
Researchers at the University of Agder (UiA) conducted two full-scale crash tests at Farsund Airport Lista in December 2021. Preliminary findings show that vehicles that have been incorrectly repaired after a collision may ...
Apr 20, 2022
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First demonstration of Mcity's test concept for highly automated vehicles
Highly automated vehicles need a different kind of test to prove they are safe before testing moves to public roads, leaders of Mcity at the University of Michigan said today as they conducted the first demonstration of a ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Studies find automatic braking can cut crashes over 40%
Two new U.S. studies show that automatic emergency braking can cut the number of rear-end automobile crashes in half, and reduce pickup truck crashes by more than 40%.
Nov 15, 2022
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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 5, 2022
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Researching the basics for safer bike lanes
Improving safety in bike lanes is the aim of a recent study by the Highway Engineering Research Group (HERG) of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). Their research analyzes the skid resistance of five types of ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Probe of Tesla crash points to Autopilot 'overreliance'
A January 2018 crash involving a Tesla and a firetruck was due to driver inattention and the "Autopilot" system design that allows motorists to disengage, federal investigators said Wednesday.
Sep 4, 2019
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Scrutiny of Tesla crash a sign that regulation may be coming
The fiery crash of a Tesla near Houston with no one behind the wheel is drawing scrutiny from two federal agencies that could bring new regulation of electronic systems that take on some driving tasks.
Apr 20, 2021
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Three reasons 'self-driving' cars are still a long way off
The recent crash of a Tesla car in the United States, in which two people died, has reignited debate about the capabilities and safety of today's "self-driving" technologies.
Apr 22, 2021
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Indicted ex-Boeing pilot says he is a 'scapegoat' in MAX scandal
The former Boeing pilot indicted over his role in the 737 MAX scandal said Friday he should not be made a scapegoat for a pair of deadly plane crashes.
Oct 16, 2021
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