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Non-Tesla EVs to get free first Supercharging session in 18 countries

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The offer is available until January 6, though drivers will still need to use a credit card on the Tesla mobile app, according to the post. The automaker has gradually expanded the program to several other European countries over the years, launching similar pilots in Australia, New Zealand , South Korea and the U.S.

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First international safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems has been published

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An international group of experts led by WMG, University of Warwick working together as a part of an ISO technical committee, has published the first international (ISO) safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems, taking them a step further towards being more widely available.

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Car Crash Prevention System Wins Student $10,000 IEEE Scholarship

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Although 3D printers require conductive materials, Minnick found during his research that commercially available filaments were not conductive enough to print the necessary components. A lot of people can be exposed to this danger," she says, "especially from landlocked countries, like Hungary," where she lives. Brian Minnick.

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Tesla Model 3 revealed as having the highest EV sales volume worldwide

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While Tesla commands the electric car market in the likes of Canada, USA, China, the United Kingdom and Australia, Nissan is the EV leader in many European countries such as Portugal, Poland, Ireland and Hungary. .

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Opel introducing new 1.6L SIDI engine with start-stop system; 3 new engine generations over next 12 months part of major turnaround plan

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The new SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC engine will be available in various power outputs and across several car lines. Production at the Szentgotthardt plant in Hungary will begin in late 2012. Maximum torque is up to 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) and is already available at 1,700 rpm. Compared to the predecessor 1.6-liter

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BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars

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The price war has already seen major deals on some of its best-selling EVs, with its brand-new Yuan Plus crossover now available at 11.8% In Australia, the Atto 3 starts at $48,011 ($31,336), making that 85% higher than in China, Reuters reports. cheaper than the final sale price of its predecessor, reports Reuters.

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COVID-19 Forced Us All to Experiment. What Have We Learned?

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For instance, the University of Melbourne conducted on-the-spot modeling of how the pandemic began to unfold during the 2020 lockdowns in Australia, which helped state decision-makers suppress the virus in real time. When we do find innovations through forced experimentation, how likely are those innovations to be adopted?

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