The largest and best-preserved Bronze Age wheel in Britain has been uncovered at Must Farm, a site described as Peterborough's Pompeii. The wheel will extend our understanding of early technologies and transport systems.
Archaeology
Feb 19, 2016
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California regulators deciding how to permit the future rollout of self-driving cars were told Thursday by consumer advocates that their cautious approach was right on, and by companies developing the technology that the ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 28, 2016
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Futuristic self-driving cars traveling along California roads have needed plenty of old-fashioned human intervention to stay safe.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 13, 2016
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California's Department of Motor Vehicles has unveiled draft regulations that would govern how consumers get access to self-driving cars—once they are ready for the public to use them safely.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 17, 2015
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Honda is recalling 143,000 Civic and Fit vehicles in the U.S. to fix a software problem that could cause the front wheels to lock up.
Business
Oct 2, 2015
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Professor Hermann Winner and Walther Wachenfeld from the Automotive Engineering research group illustrate the opportunities, risks and challenges of autonomous driving.
Other
Sep 22, 2015
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Google has hired auto industry veteran and former Hyundai U.S. CEO John Krafcik to run its self-driving car program.
Business
Sep 14, 2015
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An electronic accelerometer of the kind found in most smart phones that let the device determine its orientation and respond to movement, could also be used to save lives on our roads, according to research to be published ...
Engineering
Jun 30, 2015
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For more than four decades, an unremarkable building in an industrial estate on the edge of Warrington, UK, has played a crucial role in the success of most European space missions with moving parts – which means nearly ...
Space Exploration
May 20, 2015
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Volvo Trucks' new feature Automatic Traction Control activates the drive on the front axle automatically when in motion, if the truck risks getting stuck. The driver enjoys improved manoeuvrability, and the owner benefits ...
Engineering
May 12, 2015
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