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Mobile phone loopholes to be CLOSED. No playlist scrolling. No photos. Full stop!

Green Cars News

The government has confirmed it is looking to get rid of a legal loophole which allows drivers to escape prosecution for using their mobile phone behind the wheel.

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An imperfect guide: How much can we rely on GPS?  | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

While three of the occupants managed to escape the sinking car, Advaith, who was behind the wheel, Asif and a co-passenger tragically lost their lives. The development came just days after a North Carolina-based family in late September took legal action against technology giant Google.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

Recent news of accidents are a reminder that these things take time. My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. Self-driving is legal in California, but automakers must have at least $5 million in insurance or post a bond. A steering wheel only because they had to.

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One Way to Stop the Social Spread of Disinformation

Cars That Think

The tokens, along with using smart contracts to reduce legal fees, would make real-time exchange and monetization feasible, he says. He worked in bookstores and then started a fashion business with his friends while planning his escape from Iran through Pakistan in 1982. From selling makeup to becoming an engineer.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Both Toyota and Ford are now producing a few prototype conversions of their own Priuses and Escapes for research purposes.)

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

He started at CNET News in 2002, covering IT and Web development. Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. and at CalCars-News. How can I help?

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