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One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
They appear like ghosts in the night, standing outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your car is gone, yet another victim amid a surge ...
Security
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Barra says GM will 'go to where the talent is' to develop software-driven vehicles
In the battle to build software-driven connected vehicles, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra knows the "industry is so fierce, you have to have the very best talent."
Business
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Morocco's automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era
A train that travels from rural northern Morocco to a port on the Mediterranean Sea carries no passengers. Three times a day, it brings hundreds of cars stacked bumper to bumper from a Renault factory outside Tangiers to ...
Automotive
May 15, 2024
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Renault to pursue autonomous minibuses but not cars
French automaker Renault said Wednesday it will pursue developing autonomous minibuses for public transit but would stick to driving assistance features for personal cars for the time being.
Automotive
May 15, 2024
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The true cost: Deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide
When President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, he announced a goal to install 500,000 new electric vehicle chargers across the nation by 2030. The Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 14, 2024
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Waymo is latest company under investigation for autonomous or partially automated technology
The U.S. government's highway safety agency has opened another investigation of automated driving systems, this time into crashes involving Waymo's self-driving vehicles.
Automotive
May 14, 2024
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GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motors' troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit said Monday it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week with human safety drivers on board.
Automotive
May 13, 2024
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Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by US after 2 rear-end crashes
Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government's highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists.
Automotive
May 13, 2024
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Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.
Automotive
May 13, 2024
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Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light
As cars and trucks get smarter and more connected, the humble lights that have controlled the flow of traffic for more than a century could also be on the cusp of a major transformation.
Automotive
May 11, 2024
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Musk says Tesla charger network will grow, days after layoffs
Tesla boss Elon Musk said Friday the electric vehicle manufacturer would invest over $500 million this year to install new superchargers, just days after a report of massive layoffs in this branch of the company.
Business
May 11, 2024
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Blockchain could offer a solution to the UK's transport ticketing systems
A new approach to transport ticketing offers a step towards an integrated, transparent system that works efficiently for both ticket providers and passengers across all modes of transport.
Business
May 10, 2024
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Honda posts record profit, issues cautious forecasts
Japanese auto giant Honda on Friday logged a record annual profit thanks to improving global vehicle sales, but issued a cautious outlook for the current fiscal year.
Business
May 10, 2024
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How Duluth, Minnesota, is preparing for the EV future
Nearly 33 million electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide—that is the number of vehicles the United States should be prepared to support through a national charging network by the year 2030, researchers at the National Renewable ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 9, 2024
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First transatlantic sustainable aviation fuel flight saved 95 metric tons of CO₂, results show
Findings from the Virgin Atlantic-led Flight100 project, which involved a consortium of experts from Imperial College London, University of Sheffield, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BP, and others, show that Sustainable Aviation Fuel ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 9, 2024
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US forges new 'battery belt' in hopes of electric future
Growing up, Devante Cuthbertson assumed he might have to leave his North Carolina hometown to pursue a career, but a new multi-billion-dollar Toyota battery plant is offering him a reason to stay put.
Automotive
May 9, 2024
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A dynamic projected turn signal for increased road safety
In recent years, micro-optical projectors have become well established for automotive applications. These projectors enable cars to communicate with their surroundings.
Engineering
May 8, 2024
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Research casts new light on bike safety in the age of self-driving cars
Equipping self-driving cars with external displays that use colored lights to communicate their next maneuver could help keep cyclists safe on the roads of the future, researchers say.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 8, 2024
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Tesla fires team expanding Supercharger network. Expert explains why it was a good move for Elon Musk—and consumers
Last week, Tesla fired 500 employees responsible for expanding its Supercharger network.
Business
May 8, 2024
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BMW says EU probe into China EV subsidies against free trade
The chief executive of German luxury carmaker BMW on Wednesday warned the European Union's investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies runs counter to free trade.
Automotive
May 8, 2024
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