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NHTSA to move ahead with regulations for vehicle-to-vehicle communications for light vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology for light vehicles as the next generation of auto safety. Connected vehicles Safety V2X'

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Lewis H. Latimer: A Life of Lightbulb Moments

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Emblematic of the hope, faith, perseverance, and drive to overcome systemic legal and social barriers the song encapsulates is the life of self-taught technical genius Lewis H. Sandford decision , ruled that an enslaved person was not made free by entering a state whose laws forbid slavery.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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Deceleration is also applied to detected vehicles ahead until they come to a standstill, for example at traffic lights. This means that, following the purchase and the initial new-car configuration, some of the features of the EQS can be adapted according to personal preferences. million micro-mirrors. million pixels per vehicle.

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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

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This wrench offers precise tightening to ensure connections are secure without damaging components. It also includes regular inspections, where you check for physical damage, loose connections and corrosion as well as cleaning terminals, where you use a wire brush to remove corrosion.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. —Mark Fields. Data Driven Insurance, London.

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A Waymo robotaxi hit a cyclist in San Francisco – here’s what happened

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Electrek’s Take We don’t have particulars yet about why the vehicle didn’t register the cyclist, who presumably was legally traversing the intersection and minding their business before getting creepily rammed by a driverless car. It also is looking to expand to Austin.

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Dash Cams Are a Must for Your Fleet

Clean Fleet Report

In a world that’s increasingly connected and monitored, ensuring the safety and efficiency of your fleet is not just an option, but a necessity. In short, relying on dash cams for evidence in legal proceedings can be invaluable for defending your fleet against fraudulent claims. But it doesn’t end there!

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