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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

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Another eye-catcher is the light signature: for the Mission X, the designers have reinterpreted the characteristic Porsche four-point graphic. A high-tech support structure frames the LED light modules and presents the exposed narrow elements of daytime running lights and indicators.

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EU-funded project Recirculate seeks to create new business models for repair, reuse, and recycling of second-life batteries

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These second-life battery packs will be developed for light vehicles with lower range and power requirements, as well as the lower overall weight to determine how much power the batteries can still provide for this use case. Eurecat will also perform the sustainability assessment and support the circular business model development.

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Ford, Vodafone testing tech that can automatically warn other drivers of accidents ahead, create corridor

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But even in those countries where it is already a legal requirement for drivers to take this approach, many drivers still do not comply. The Traffic Light Assistance System uses information on traffic light timings. In Germany, a survey revealed that almost half of all drivers don’t know how to form an “emergency corridor”.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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The engine delivers up to a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency, based on the World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while adhering to the latest stringent Euro 6 emissions standards. A variable-flow oil pump reduces parasitic losses by adapting oil delivery to demand. In addition to the new 185 PS variant, the 2.0-liter

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Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes

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For those of us who have spoken on this issue in the past, and those engaging for the first time, we now feel renewed urgency in light of the increasing public concern in recent months caused by a small number of people who have visibly publicized their makeshift efforts to weaponize commercially available robots.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

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Mercedes-AMG previews new electric supercar testing Days after Porsche revealed the Taycan Turbo GT , its most powerful road-legal vehicle yet, Mercedes-AMG is previewing its first standalone EV. The concept is based on axial-flux motor tech developed by Mercedes-owned Yasa. The rear and front lights are covered.

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Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event sets the tone for 2030 and beyond: Morgan Stanley

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the automaker would bring its Robotaxi to light during an unveiling event on August 8. Emblematic of bigger shift Tesla’s business model to real-world/hard-tech AI and robotics This will shift Tesla’s business model from less auto and more AI and software-based.

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