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Can Autonomous Weapons Be Compatible With International Humanitarian Law?

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This article is part of our Autonomous Weapons Challenges series. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of laws that govern international military conflicts, and they provide rules about how weapons should be used. The real world is anything but binary. white trucks and orange traffic cones.

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Tesla investigating executive in internal investigation

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Tesla is investigating an executive in an internal probe, according to a report from Bloomberg. Omead Afshar, the executive overseeing the construction and production of Giga Texas is now the subject of an internal investigation. They also said that Tesla plans to part ways with the executive most likely through a leave of absence.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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This makes Mercedes-Benz the first car manufacturer with an international valid certification for conditional automated driving to offer such a system as an option ex-works for vehicles from series production. Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put a Level 3 system with international valid certification into series production.

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Public awareness campaigns and support for mercury-free alternatives will also be part of the plans.

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International Transport Forum recommends 12 ways for governments to make roads safer for pedestrians

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A report released by the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD highlights. This hazard is in part related to maintenance and design of public spaces, not to a collision with a vehicle. Create national pedestrian observatories and encourage international comparisons. It is underrated and frequently ignored.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Earlier post.). The Fuel Cell Black Cab on Westminster Bridge as it passes the Houses of Parliament. Click to enlarge. —Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

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Tesla executive hopes to have Cybertruck on sale in Canada soon

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— Rohan Patel (@rohanspatel) February 24, 2024 The statement comes just as the Canadian International Auto Show comes to a close, at which the Cybertruck and other Tesla vehicles were shown on display. Have to file some routine paperwork, but hoping that can be wrapped up soon.

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