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Caltech, JPL designed megasupramolecule fuel additive reduces intensity of post-impact fuel explosions

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Researchers at Caltech and JPL used statistical mechanics to design a polymeric fuel additive that can self-assemble into “megasupramolecules” (≥5000 kg/mol) at low concentration (≤0.3 Caltech polymer (lower half) after a 140 mph projectile impact disperses fuel mist over continuously burning propane torches.

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Xerox rolls out vehicle passenger detection system with highway speed accuracy for HOV/HOT lane enforcement

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Unlike competing solutions, the Vehicle Passenger Detection System identifies the number of occupants in a vehicle with better than 95% accuracy at speeds ranging from stop-and-go to 100 mph (161 km/h). Using patented video analytics and geometric algorithms, the roadside detection unit can distinguish between empty and occupied seats.

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Toyota and Lexus roll-out low-cost automated braking safety packages on RAV4 Hybrid and RX crossover

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Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) and Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) are designed to support the driver’s awareness, decision making and vehicle operation over a wide range of speeds. The systems are intended to address commonly occurring crash types according to traffic accident statistical analyses. Lane Departure Alert (LDA).

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Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

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The Lectric XPress 750 e-bike has two color schemes that also go along with its designs, with the high-step model coming in black and the step-thru model coming in white. MPH with a range of up to 40 miles and can handle up to a 25% incline. Spring e-bike deals! Super73 RX Electric Motorbike: $2,999 (Reg. 3,499) Aventon Aventure.2

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Toyota Motor introducing three new automated driver assistance safety systems; begins operations at new ITS Proving Ground

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Research has shown that a speed of 40 km/h to 60 km/h (25 mph to 37 mph) at the time of a rear-end collision is the range in which the number of fatal and injury-causing accidents increases.

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

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Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. In Germany, for example, according to the German Federal Statistical Office, 6 of every 10 people in the workforce commute by car. When the driver activates the Normal mode, power is reduced to 65 kW and top speed is lowered to 115 km/h (71 mph).

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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

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A study by the UK Office of National Statistics shows that each minute added to a commute affects anxiety, happiness and general well-being. As a starting point for the experiment, Ford challenged employees around the world to submit designs for e-bikes. The prototype MoDe:Me and MoDe:Pro ebikes. Click to enlarge. Handle on Mobility.

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