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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Using data scraped from the application programming interfaces of Uber and Lyft, combined with observed travel time data, the researchers found that between 2010 and 2016, weekday vehicle hours of delay increased by 62% compared to 22% in a counterfactual 2016 scenario without TNCs. Erhardt et al.

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ABI Research: by 2028, automakers will save $1.5B using over-the-air updates to fix recalled cars

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According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. Its 2016 recall of 3.6 But there is also a strong business case for remote updates from cost savings available in the short term.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hyundai introduces enhanced IONIQ in Europe; BEV gets 38.3 kWh pack

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Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. As of its launch in 2016, IONIQ was the world’s first car planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. Connectivity. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric. kWh battery.

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Volkswagen AG decides not to release interim report on diesel emissions investigation; cites current negotiations with US authorities

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At the end of September 2015, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG tasked law firm Jones Day with a comprehensive investigation in connection with the diesel matter. Based on the current assessment, Jones Day expects the investigation to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2016.

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Eugene H. Spafford: Malware Nemesis

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Also known as the Internet worm , it made headlines when it caused a major denial-of-service incident that slowed down or crashed a significant number of the computers connected to the Internet. Those who want to learn about policy should get some legal background, because law enforcement calls for yet a different set of skills.

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Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6–9, 2016, automotive supplier Continental is presenting a demo vehicle in which all windows can be darkened at the touch of a button. Due to legal requirements, however, it is initially only shown here in the permitted area of the sun visors.

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