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China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution
China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday.
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Oversized trucks create negative externalities requiring government intervention in Australia
The Australian federal government has bowed to pressure from the car industry, announcing it will relax proposed emissions rules for utes and vans and delay enforcement of the new standards by six months.
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Baltimore Key Bridge: How a domino effect brought it down in seconds
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on 26 March was a shocking and tragic event. Six people remain unaccounted for in the disaster, which saw the world's third largest continuous truss bridge fall into ...
Engineering
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German court rules against Mercedes in emissions case
A German court ruled Thursday that auto giant Mercedes-Benz knowingly installed emissions-cheating devices in some diesel vehicles, opening the door for owners to seek compensation.
Business
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China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country's booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan.
Automotive
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Is it possible to survive a fall from a bridge like the one in Baltimore, then escape a submerged vehicle?
A container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, causing it to partially collapse into the river below.
Automotive
Mar 27, 2024
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Baltimore bridge collapse: A bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
When the container ship MV Dali, 300 meters long and massing around 100,000 tons, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the bridge collapsed in moments. Six people ...
Engineering
Mar 27, 2024
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Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project
Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after the last struggling attempt, led by a private company, was scrapped a year ago.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 27, 2024
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Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV push
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles.
Automotive
Mar 27, 2024
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Transport of the future? Europe's longest hyperloop center opens
Europe's longest tunnel for testing hyperloop technology opens Wednesday in the Netherlands, with operators hoping passengers could one day be whisked from Amsterdam to Barcelona in a couple of hours.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 26, 2024
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Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok
Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
Automotive
Mar 26, 2024
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast to start selling EVs in Thailand
Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced Tuesday that it plans to sell its electric vehicles in Thailand and said it had tied up with auto dealers to open showrooms in the country.
Automotive
Mar 26, 2024
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Chinese EV giant BYD announces record annual profit for 2023
Chinese battery and automotive giant BYD achieved a record profit in 2023, annual results showed Tuesday, despite fierce competition in the country as demand for electric vehicles grows.
Automotive
Mar 26, 2024
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Researchers use radar technology to monitor the health status of a driver
Inspired by the medical bay of the USS Enterprise from "Star Trek," a research team from the University of Waterloo uses radar technology to monitor people's health while at the wheel, turning an ordinary car or truck into ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 26, 2024
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Navigating the depths: A new calibration algorithm for underwater exploration technology
Underwater vehicles play a pivotal role in exploring and understanding our oceans, necessitating precise navigation capabilities. The acoustic Long-Baseline (LBL) system, vital for submarine positioning, faces limitations ...
Engineering
Mar 25, 2024
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Boosting the durability of eco-friendly cars' power source
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) stand at the forefront of clean energy solutions for vehicles, promising zero emissions, high efficiency, and minimal noise. Despite these advantages, the path to widespread adoption ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 25, 2024
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EPA's new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released strict new emissions limits on March 20, 2024, for cars built from 2027 through 2032. The final rule for Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards caps a process that started almost ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 24, 2024
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What happens to F1 drivers' bodies, and what sort of training do they do?
Various forms of motorsport are passionately followed around the world, and the pinnacle of the sport is Formula 1—a fast-paced battle between drivers and teams with some of the most finely engineered vehicles in the world.
Automotive
Mar 23, 2024
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Could supersonic flights be the next big thing in air travel? This flight expert isn't so sure
If you could fly from New York to London in half the time, would you? With a renewed interest and investment in commercial supersonic flight, that's what some companies hope to achieve.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 22, 2024
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EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 20, 2024
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