Fatigue test trial for drowsy drivers
Monash University researchers have found drivers with only three hours sleep are 10 times more likely to be involved in a crash.
May 13, 2021
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Automotive
Deadly auto crashes more likely during pandemic lockdown
With fewer people on the road during the early days of the pandemic, more drivers were speeding and driving recklessly, resulting in more crashes being deadly, a new study found.
Sep 28, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Fuel price increases and green vehicle incentives: The best climate policy for road transport
A quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions are generated in the transport sector, and climate policy has not been very successful so far in tackling these, especially those from road transport. And yet a few international ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Automotive
US safety agency seeks input on autonomous vehicle rules
The U.S. government's road safety agency is asking for public comment on how it should regulate safe deployment of self-driving vehicles.
Nov 19, 2020
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Engineering
Concrete versus asphalt for Nigeria's roads: which is better?
Nigeria's new works minister, David Umahi, is pushing for the use of rigid pavement in road construction, as against the flexible pavement predominantly in use. This, as the minister noted, is due to the precarious state ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Automotive
Jeep SUVs recalled to fix problem that can cause power loss
Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost 95,000 Jeep Cherokees worldwide because a transmission problem can cause the small SUVs to lose power unexpectedly.
Jun 18, 2020
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Other
California COVID-19 traffic report finds silver lining
Traffic accidents and crash-related injuries and deaths were reduced by half during the first three weeks of California's shelter-in-place order, which began March 20. The reductions save the state an estimated $40 million ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Automotive
Electric truck maker Rivian says construction on 1st phase of Georgia factory will proceed in 2024
Rivian Automotive will move ahead with construction on a factory in Georgia early next year, the company confirmed Thursday.
Oct 20, 2023
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Waymo is mapping L.A. in hopes of someday introducing driverless taxis
Waymo this week set three Chrysler Pacifica minivans crawling Los Angeles streets to make maps—but not the kind made for humans.
Oct 10, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Discount on charging electric cars helps to solve traffic jams
Charging electric cars can put a strain on the electricity grid. And commuting to work by car can cause traffic congestion. Ph.D. student Carlo Cenedese at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, linked energy use and ...
Apr 15, 2021
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