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Self-driving vehicles may hit UK roads as soon as 2026: minister

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. “Probably by as early as 2026 people will start seeing some elements of these cars that have full self-driving capabilities being rolled out,” Harper said in an interview with BBC Radio. Mercedes approved for turquoise lights to signify self-driving mode What are your thoughts?

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Blink Charging

She continues to play a pivotal role in pushing for the electrification of trucks, buses, and airplanes to complement the growing light-duty EV market, as well as advocating for increased bicycle infrastructure and the development of public transit. Canada, and beyond.

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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic wins ALD Automotive/Shell Marathon with 90.6 mpg US; benefits of smart driving techniques

Green Car Congress

This year’s route through the hills of South Wales and the Cotswolds was made more challenging by a bridge collapse and a traffic light failure along the way. EcoBoost also took part, with drivers Paul and Doug Clifton, from BBC South, producing 61.93 mpg UK (71.3 mpg US, 3.3 The Ford Focus Titanium 1.0 mpg US, 4.6

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With this Ruby Laser, George Porter Sped up Photochemistry

Cars That Think

George Porter’s flash of insight at a lighting factory On a trip to collect a mercury arc lamp for the searchlight, Porter saw flash lamps being made at a Siemens factory. In the lab, they had been using a continuous light source without much success. He needed a faster light source. The figurative lightbulb turned on.

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

Cars That Think

ABB ] Working closely with users and therapists, EPFL spin-off Emovo Care has developed a light and easy-to-attach hand exoskeleton for people unable to grasp objects following a stroke or accident. BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing.

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Tesla Sues Top Gear For Libel Against All-Electric Roadster

All Cars Electric

About two years ago BBC’s Top Gear aired a test drive of the then relatively new Tesla Roadster. While this was seen as a major boon for Tesla, the light shone on its all-electric sports car by the popular show was somewhat less than flattering. In fact, it was rather downbeat.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

This blog is not about promoting the pedicabs or pedicab industry but about making people's awareness of light weight electric vehicles and their contribution these could make to reduce CO2 emissions. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link]. Wish them all the best with getting on the project. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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