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Transportation apps can help people with disabilities navigate public transit but accessibility lags behind
Smartphone apps have become commonplace tools for travel and navigation. As technology becomes more integrated into transport networks, apps will continue to be indispensable. But many of those apps remain inaccessible to ...
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Automotive
European Union lawmakers back a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change
The European Union's parliament on Wednesday backed a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change in a cliffhanger vote that had the 27-nation bloc's global green credentials at stake.
Jul 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Study investigates whether climate-neutral air travel is possible by 2050
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have performed calculations to work out how air traffic could become climate-neutral by 2050. They conclude that simply replacing fossil aviation fuel with sustainable ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Business
Why Indonesia wants Australia's help to supply the world with electric vehicles and batteries
Australia and Indonesia are forging closer economic ties built on what each country can offer the other in the transition to clean energy. Indonesia is emerging as a maker of electric vehicles and the batteries that power ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Scientists propose new solution to accurately record brake pedal actions
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Kong Deyi from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of Chinese Academy of Sciences has invented an innovative product called the Automobile Brake Pedal Recorder to address the growing ...
Jul 6, 2023
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US safety regulators demand more records on Tesla Autopilot
US auto safety regulators have demanded additional information about Tesla's Autopilot, threatening civil penalties on the automaker for inadequate response, according to a document request reviewed Thursday by AFP.
Jul 6, 2023
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Musk predicts Tesla self-driving cars 'later this year'
Electric car giant Tesla is set to realize fully autonomous vehicles "later this year", CEO Elon Musk said Thursday, in the billionaire's latest forecast for the long-anticipated milestone.
Jul 6, 2023
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Tesla's Autopilot driver-assist system gets closer look as US seeks details on recent changes
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system, including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.
Jul 6, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Small but mighty: Electric bicycles can bridge the gap in access to transportation, say researchers
Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century. While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Automotive
Stellantis says new small- and medium-sized electric vehicles will get up to 435 miles per charge
Stellantis says that when it starts to sell compact and midsize electric vehicles off new underpinnings next year, they will be able to go up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) per charge.
Jul 5, 2023
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Automotive
Automakers report higher Q2 car sales in US
Leading automakers reported a jump in quarterly US car sales Wednesday, reflecting increased vehicle inventory levels and the support of a strong US labor market.
Jul 5, 2023
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Maintenance and servicing of aircraft using augmented reality
Maintenance of modern aircraft is a complex process. The use of AR smart glasses with 3D information visualization should make repair and maintenance work easier for aircraft mechanics. Virtual elements such as instructions, ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals
Researchers have identified a strategy that can offset the random and unpredictable nature of weather conditions that threaten carbon emission reduction efforts in the shipping sector.
Jul 3, 2023
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Business
Tesla shares accelerate toward $300 on spike in deliveries and charging deal with major automakers
Tesla is roaring back from a dismal 2022 as company shares, which have already doubled this year, were driven higher Monday by a spike in second-quarter deliveries.
Jul 3, 2023
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