Average US vehicle age hits record 11.5 years
In the age of Apple's CarPlay, a lot of cars on the road still have tape decks.
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Jul 29, 2015
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News tagged with trucks
EPA proposes tougher fuel-efficiency standards for trucks
The Obama administration on Friday proposed tough new standards to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide pollution from trucks and vans, the latest move by President Barack Obama to address global warming.
Environment
Jun 19, 2015
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EU parliament adopts law for safer, greener trucks
The European parliament on Tuesday adopted a law allowing for longer heavier trucks as long as manufacturers build more aerodynamic, less polluting and less dangerous vehicles.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 10, 2015
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Groups seek electronic collision alert devices on big trucks
Four highway safety groups have asked U.S. safety regulators to require tractor-trailers and big buses to have devices that alert drivers to stopped traffic and brake the trucks if drivers don't respond.
Engineering
Feb 19, 2015
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Dutch approve large-scale testing of self-driving cars
The Dutch government on Friday approved large-scale testing of self-driving cars and trucks on public roads, saying the technology could greatly reduce traffic jams and improve road safety.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 23, 2015
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Air pollution down thanks to California's regulation of diesel trucks
Ever wonder what's in the black cloud that emits from some semi trucks that you pass on the freeway? Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientist Thomas Kirchstetter knows very precisely what's in there, ...
Environment
Dec 12, 2014
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Technology that helps truckers take a break
Every night on Germany's autobahns, truck drivers struggle to find the last available parking spaces. For long-distance truckers, that means stress—and sometimes real hazard. Siemens has developed a parking information ...
Engineering
Nov 7, 2014
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Trucks to drive with current collectors on a public road for the first time
Trucks will soon drive with current collectors on a public road for the first time, thanks to overhead cables that Siemens is installing for electric and hybrid trucks in Carson, California. Up to four test trucks will be ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 9, 2014
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New technology gives truck drivers all-around visibility
Volvo Trucks has developed new technology specifically to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The unique technology enables a vehicle to do a 360 degree scan of everything that happens around it. Much like a human mind works, ...
Engineering
Oct 7, 2014
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Vehicle fuel economy at record high
Fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. is now at an all-time high, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 5, 2014
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