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Great Britain and the United States show the same pattern of recent changes in vehicle distance traveled

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Vehicle distance traveled per person in Great Britain is currently about one-half of the distance in the United States. I documented recent changes in distance traveled per person for cars and light trucks in the United States in a study published last month.). in the United States.

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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

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Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. The system uses the car’s interior camera system to identify occupants, approximate their size, and personalize settings to optimize comfort and ease of use.

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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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According to the company’s admissions and court documents, beginning at least as early as 2010, FCA US developed a new 3.0-liter liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. They await trial.

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Rivian to build second U.S. assembly plant, location to be determined

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Rivian has confirmed that it is currently exploring locations for a second manufacturing facility within the United States. states have bid for the plant, which is being called “Project Tera,” according to documents. Additionally, there will be a project and technology center, the documents revealed.

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Artificial Intelligence is a Top Priority for Tech Leaders in 2024

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The Impact of Technology in 2024 and Beyond: An IEEE Global Study ” consulted 350 CIOs, CTOs, IT directors, and other technology leaders in Brazil, China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Among the technologies they were asked to rank, AI came out on top. It can also result in better products.

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Tesla debuts new Model Y Standard Range with 4680 structural battery

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Tesla is currently holding a 15,000-person event in Austin, displaying its new manufacturing facility where it will build its newest state-of-the-art vehicles. Among the products Tesla is showing off is the new Standard Range All-Wheel-Drive, which showed up on the EPA’s FuelEconomy website last month.

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Transparency Depends on Digital Breadcrumbs

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From the moment we wake up and reach for our smartphones and throughout the day as we text each other, upload selfies to social media, shop, commute, work, work out, watch streaming media, pay bills, and travel, and even while we’re sleeping, we spew personal data like jets sketching contrails across the sky.

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