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Canadian urban mobility is woefully lacking, but building a better future is still possible
Canadian cities are falling behind globally when it comes to efficiently moving people. Long commute times, high congestion rates and infrastructure that is vulnerable to climate change are symptoms of a mobility crisis.
Business
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Expert suggests driver's test for autonomous vehicles in US
At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver's test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel ...
Automotive
Oct 8, 2024
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Smart charger aims to ease grid stress from EVs
In 2024, more than 1 in 5 cars sold is an electric vehicle (EV). Intergovernmental agencies estimate that by 2035, half of all new cars sold globally will be EVs.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 8, 2024
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Will Tesla's robotaxi reveal live up to hype?
After years of talking up Tesla's prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to host Thursday a much-hyped robotaxi event amid a mix of anticipation and skepticism.
Automotive
Oct 8, 2024
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Hyundai has begun producing electric SUVs at its $7.6 billion plant in Georgia
Hyundai has begun producing electric SUVs in Georgia less than two years after breaking ground on its sprawling, $7.6 billion manufacturing plant west of Savannah.
Automotive
Oct 8, 2024
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Texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger, finds study
New UBC research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
Engineering
Oct 7, 2024
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Study finds electric vehicle subsidies help the climate and automakers—but at a cost
A new study shows that electric vehicle tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act reduced pollution and boosted U.S. automakers, but largely benefited buyers who would have purchased EVs without subsidies.
Business
Oct 7, 2024
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US industrial policy may strengthen EV battery supply chain
Vehicle electrification is an important pathway to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The supply chain for electric vehicle battery materials relies heavily on China, a dependency that can leave the US vulnerable to ...
Business
Oct 7, 2024
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Solving the urban air mobility problem: Researchers develop an algorithm for future flying taxi companies
Urban air mobility (UAM) is a mode of transportation that avoids traffic congestion by flying people and cargo above it at low altitudes. It may sound like science fiction or something from the cartoon "The Jetsons," which ...
Business
Oct 4, 2024
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New management system can reduce traffic congestion at no extra cost
Rush-hour traffic congestion is a major headache for commuters and a real problem for city planners. Worldwide, a huge amount of time is wasted stuck in traffic. A study found that commuters in the U.S. lose an average of ...
Engineering
Oct 4, 2024
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EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite strong German opposition and fears it will trigger a trade war with Beijing.
Business
Oct 4, 2024
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As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
As the EU seeks to put a brake on competition from Chinese electric cars, European automakers are stuck in second gear.
Automotive
Oct 4, 2024
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Balancing cost and reliability in autonomous machine design
With millions of self-driving cars projected to be on the road in 2025 and autonomous drones generating billions in annual sales, safety and reliability are important considerations for consumers, manufacturers, and regulators. ...
Automotive
Oct 3, 2024
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A 5th recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display
Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks because the rearview camera image may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse, the fifth recall for the vehicle since it went on sale late last year.
Automotive
Oct 3, 2024
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Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs
China's meteoric rise as the world's powerhouse of electric vehicle production makes Western efforts to curb their exports a tough sell—and means they could even stifle the fight against climate change, analysts warn.
Automotive
Oct 3, 2024
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Lighter automotive air duct that reduces noise, enhances safety developed for commercial vehicles
A lightweight and airtight air duct, ready for immediate application in commercial vehicles, has been successfully developed. This domestically produced technology is expected to replace the current French-made air ducts, ...
Engineering
Oct 2, 2024
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Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.
Automotive
Oct 2, 2024
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Mixed US car sales in Q3 as industry hopes for post-election bounce
US automakers reported mixed US third-quarter sales, pointing to sluggish demand as consumers contend with affordability challenges and wait for lower interest rates to reach the car lending market.
Automotive
Oct 2, 2024
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New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 2, 2024
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Toyota boosts its investment in air taxi company Joby Aviation by another $500 million
Toyota is investing another $500 million in Joby Aviation as part of a partnership aimed at helping get the American air taxi company's commercial business off the ground.
Automotive
Oct 2, 2024
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