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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

Green Car Congress

As another step toward autonomous driving systems, Volvo Car Corporation is demonstrating a new traffic jam assistance system. The traffic jam assistance function is an evolution of the current Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Aid technology, which was introduced in the all-new Volvo V40 earlier in 2012. Earlier post.).

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California expected to move forward with diesel trucks ban

Teslarati

California’s newest regulation has three parts, but the most significant is a requirement for automakers to sell an increasing number of electric trucks, leading to diesel trucks fading out 100% by 2045. Perhaps the most significant part of the California regulations is their effect on vehicles outside the state.

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Should Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 EV Drivers be able use Tesla destination chargers?

EVolution

Not surprisingly, we couldn't find anything legal-ish online that sets out the ground rules for this kind of thing. So, no clear direction on whether using these spaces in the same ball-park as parking in a legally-enforceable disabled or parents-with-prams spot.

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Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes

Baua Electric

Some AI embedded in the Revoy’s electronic control units does some number-crunching and the three-part truck, trailer, trailer combo then hauls off down the road, with the Revoy’s high-torque e-axle providing most of the power to accelerate the load and diesel power where it’s most efficient: on the highway. The best part, according to Revoy?

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Pedestrian Trapped Under Cruise Vehicle in San Francisco

The Truth About Cars

Police have said that they’re working with the company to get to the bottom of what happened and Cruise has said it’s sharing video footage with the SFPD as part of the investigation. & There are also loads of legal issues present that don't have a lot of legal precedent.

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European research project AdaptIVe targeting advances in automated driving technologies

Green Car Congress

In addition to addressing technology development aspects, the project will also explore legal implications for manufacturers and drivers—in particular regarding product liability and road traffic laws. represented by GIE Regienov; Volkswagen AG; Volvo Personvagnar AB; Volvo Group; and Ford Research and Advanced Engineering Europe.

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Junkyard Find: 2008 Mercury Sable, Press Loaner Flashback Edition

The Truth About Cars

The successor to the Taurus sedan ended up being the Volvo S80-based Five Hundred , while the Taurus wagon was replaced by the Freestyle. Today's Junkyard Find was a "49-state" car, not legal for new sale in the Golden State. I recommend the 2006-2009 Five Hundred/Taurus/Montego/Sable clock for your car-parts boombox-building needs.

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