GM says almost-driverless cars coming by 2020
Sometime before the end of this decade, General Motors will put a car on the road that can almost drive itself.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 28, 2013
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News tagged with freeway
A black bear may pave the way for new wildlife crossings
A bear taking the scenic route around Southern California may help researchers learn how wild animals cross freeways to get from one habitat to the next—and how they might be kept out of your backyard.
Plants & Animals
Jul 11, 2024
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Mountain lion P-54 is killed by vehicle four years after her mother died on the same road
A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday in the Santa Monica Mountains, not far from where her mother was killed in a 2018 crash, the National Park Service said.
Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2022
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New study offers strategy for freeway congestion pricing that reduces burden on low-income residents
Among transportation experts, congestion pricing is the gold standard policy for managing traffic on freeways and highways. The strategy involves charging drivers tolls to use a road, and charging more during the busiest ...
Economics & Business
Apr 21, 2022
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Failed freeways are a road to nowhere
Freeways have failed to solve traffic congestion, but transport planners globally are hesitant to remove or rethink them, according to University of Queensland research.
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2020
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Four new mountain lions kittens found in California mountains
Four new mountain lion kittens have been found by researchers studying the wild cats living in Southern California's Santa Monica Mountains, wildlife officials announced in video posts Tuesday showing the blue-eyed babies ...
Ecology
Jun 19, 2018
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Semi-autonomous Cadillacs en route to dealerships
General Motors' Cadillac luxury brand is embarking on a cross-country drive to show off its version of a car that almost drives itself on the freeway.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 25, 2017
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Honda plans mostly self-driving car, follows Waymo, others
Honda said Thursday that it will have highly automated personal cars on the road by 2025.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 8, 2017
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During major interstate road closures, area air quality improves dramatically
(Phys.org)—Take the time to enjoy a deep breath next weekend when the 405 freeway closes for Carmageddon II. If it's anything like last year, the air quality is about to get amazing.
Environment
Sep 28, 2012
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Tech review: Waze app brings crowd-sourced road conditions
If you've been paying attention the past few years, you've seen an entire category of gadgets become almost extinct.
Software
Aug 2, 2012
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