US revises passenger safety rules for autonomous vehicles
The U.S. government is coming out with new regulations aimed at changing automotive passenger safety standards that could be barriers to autonomous vehicles.
Mar 17, 2020
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New tool shows homeowners and renters the true cost of disasters
In some areas of the Southeast, such as Florida, the housing market is booming, but with hurricanes and other natural disasters posing annual threats, the true cost of owning a home in the region may be largely unknown.
May 09, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg
New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026, up from about 28 mpg, under new federal rules unveiled Friday that undo a rollback of standards enacted under President ...
Apr 01, 2022
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NASA transfers air traffic management tool updates to FAA
As part of an effort aimed at making aviation more sustainable, NASA has transferred findings from an air traffic management project to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for nationwide implementation, the two agencies ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Automotive
Feds probe NY Tesla crash that killed man changing flat tire
The U.S. government's road safety agency has added another fatality involving a Tesla to the list of crashes it is probing due to the use of partially automated driving systems.
Sep 03, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
For first time in 5 years, US gas mileage down, emissions up
A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.
Jan 14, 2021
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Business
Delta CEO sees some recovery from travel slump later in 2021
The leader of Delta Air Lines is telling workers that he expects some recovery from the coronavirus travel downturn by the spring.
Jan 02, 2021
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Automotive
Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden
Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.
Dec 03, 2020
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Coalition of states sue over rules governing 3-D-printed guns
Attorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a federal regulation that could allow blueprints for making guns on 3D printers to be posted on the internet.
Jan 24, 2020
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Security
TSA requires rail and airports to strengthen cybersecurity
The Transportation Security Administration is issuing new directives and recommendations aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of U.S. rail and airport operators.
Dec 02, 2021
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