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NHTSA and FMCSA propose new safety standard requiring automatic emergency braking systems in heavy vehicles

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The proposed standard would require the technology to work at speeds ranging between low-speed (6 miles per hour) and high-speed (roughly 50 miles per hour) situations. According to NHTSA statistics, there are approximately 60,000 rear-end crashes a year in which the heavy vehicle is the striking vehicle.

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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023

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of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S., The Energy Department statistics were released shortly after a report that General Motors will add plug-in hybrids to its U.S. Last year saw strong sales for EVs as well, which surpassed one million units for the first time. up from 12.9% EV and hybrid sales in 2023 (via U.S.

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Schaeffler introduces new automatic bicycle gearshift system

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Thanks to open standards, this gearshift system is compatible with every type of bicycle and drive system. The standard wireless sensor networks are ANT+ and BLE, interconnection standards are CAN, CANopen or LIN. With a narrow, extremely light design (24 x 180 mm, weight approx. The FAG-VELOMATIC. Click to enlarge.

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NHTSA proposes new minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles

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As required by the bipartisan Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (PSEA), the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed minimum sound standards for hybrid and electric vehicles. The proposed standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.

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Audi’s new Q3 Sportback to offer 48V mild-hybrid system

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Audi is adding the Q3 Sportback compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range. In the top engines, the quattro all-wheel drive takes on the job of force transmission as standard. The Audi Q3 Sportback features progressive steering as standard—the gear ratio becomes increasingly direct as the steering angle increases.

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Electra updates mineral resource estimate at its Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho

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The 2023 MRE follows the 2014 CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. High-grade capping supported by statistical analysis was done on raw assay data before compositing and established on a per-metal basis, having a limitating value at 1% for cobalt and 10% for copper. Composites (1.5 t; G&A = US$10.00/t.

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Wireless charging J2954 testing to 11 kW in 2017 for LD, HD starting up to 250 kW; autonomous charging and infrastructure proposal for California

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In addition, eight OEMs have light-duty vehicle testing planned to begin in third quarter for WPT 1-3 which is scheduled to be completed in 2018. It is important to know that the only way to charge an autonomous vehicle automatically is to use wireless charging and SAE J2954 Recommended Practice will standardize this. Earlier post.).

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