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Rice study finds Houston intersections with traffic lights 9x more likely to see fatal pedestrian- and bicyclist-automobile crashes

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A new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research has found that intersections with traffic lights in Houston are nine times more likely to see fatal car crashes with pedestrians and bicyclists than expected by chance. In comparison, intersections with stop signs were only 1.48 Global colocation. Local colocation.

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Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe; first series all-electric light-duty truck

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. The Fuso eCanter is produced in line with the conventional Canter light-duty truck at the Tramagal plant. Earlier post.) Fuso is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia.

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Next-gen Audi A8 introduces new four-material space frame; light weight and rigid

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A comparison with the predecessor model shows that it contributes a 28% weight savings. In the event of a frontal collision, the forces generated are distributed to three impact buffers in the front end. Rounding out the intelligent mix of materials is the magnesium strut brace.

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First look at Tesla Giga Berlin’s Quicksilver Model Y

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When Tesla launched Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red for Model Ys in Giga Berlin, the electric vehicle maker made it a point to highlight that the new colors are made from highly-pigmented metallic paint that’s designed to change depending on viewing angle and light. Credit: Vision E Drive/YouTube. Credit: Vision E Drive/YouTube.

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NIO ET5 electric sedan to launch in the United Kingdom

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The event celebrates motorsports and car culture, making it an excellent place for the all-electric ET5’s debut. The ET5’s largest battery pack is 150 kW with a range of up to 1000 km (621 miles) based on the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). In comparison, NIO House stores have been launching in the European market recently.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages. In this way, even if the high-voltage electrical system fails or is switched off, all relevant vehicle functions such as the lights, turn signals, brakes, air suspension and cab functions remain operational.

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Study: Energy sorghum may combine best of annual, perennial bioenergy crops

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Now, a study by researchers at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) has found that energy sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor ) behaves more like miscanthus in the way it efficiently captures light and uses water to produce abundant biomass.

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