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NHTSA finalizes first occupant protection safety standards for automated vehicles without driving controls

Green Car Congress

This rule updates the occupant protection Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to account for vehicles that do not have the traditional manual controls associated with a human driver because they are equipped with automated driving systems (ADS). Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator. vehicle automation evolves.

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Next generation electric Volvo flagship SUV to come standard with Luminar LiDAR and NVIDIA DRIVE Orin

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Volvo Cars’ forthcoming fully electric flagship SUV will have industry-leading safety technology as standard. By having this hardware as standard, we can continuously improve safety features over the air and introduce advanced autonomous drive systems, reinforcing our leadership in safety.

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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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That’s why personalized seat shells customised for the driver have been standard in race cars for a long time now. With the 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat, we’re once again giving series-production customers the opportunity to experience technology carried over from motor sports.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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EVE-Ai 360°: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Care as A Personal Trainer for Batteries

Electra Vehicles

Amid the intricacies of EV technology, the importance of maintaining and optimizing the core element of these vehicles – the battery – cannot be overstated. This revolutionary system goes beyond being a mere tool; it serves as the personal trainer for electric vehicle battery management.

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Toyota unveils 2021 Venza crossover, hybrid powertrain standard

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Selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes let the driver tailor the Venza’s performance personality. The 2021 Venza comes standard with Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, a highly efficient system that takes maximum advantage of the hybrid powertrain’s benefits. Visibility through technology.

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Steps Toward Health Data Standards for Wearables

Cars That Think

Fitness trackers and smartwatches now regularly gather personal health data like heart rate and steps taken per day. Bridging the gap between personal tech and clinical practice, however, is still a real challenge. Bridging the gap between personal tech and clinical practice, however, is still a real challenge.

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