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Mercedes-Benz addresses Stage 3 legalities; attorneys say suspicion lingers

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If a automobile with Pressure Pilot in demand moves and kills a pedestrian, the human motorist the usage of the device as directed, “would not have the legal culpability to be charged with a crime,” Smith mentioned. “At the same time, it is not clear Mercedes would be charged with manslaughter either.”

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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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Ford owners have personalized, customized and enhanced their vehicles since the beginning—from changing looks to bringing the power. —,Eric Cin, global director, Vehicle Personalization, Accessories and Licensing. Earlier post.).

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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That’s why personalized seat shells customised for the driver have been standard in race cars for a long time now. In addition to an ergonomic fit similar to that found in motor sports, this seat also delivers a unique design, lower weight, improved comfort and passive climate control. Source: Porsche. Source: Porsche.

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OPEI files legal challenge to EPA E15 misfueling rule

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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), along with automakers and marine manufacturers, filed a legal challenge to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Regulation to Mitigate Misfueling” rule which was meant to address concerns about 15% ethanol blends in non-road products and older model-year vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Next generation electric Volvo flagship SUV to come standard with Luminar LiDAR and NVIDIA DRIVE Orin

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The new technologies are also designed to specifically address those traffic situations which result in a large portion of remaining severe injuries and fatalities found today. With the new safety package, Volvo Cars aims to reduce collisions and the reduction rate is anticipated to accelerate over time via over-the-air software updates.

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Honda begins joint research with Boston University in information security for AI; secure MPC

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In order to enable AI to cooperate with people, personal information about the users must be collected and analyzed. Currently, personalized services have become common in our daily lives. Currently, personalized services have become common in our daily lives. This information must be protected. Honda noted.

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