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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965

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Gasoline consumption per capita was calculated using the population estimates in the ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States. Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Consumption per capita.

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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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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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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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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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Update: SAE J2954 wireless charging validation to 11kW, Recommended Practice to enable autonomous vehicle parking and charging in 2017

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At the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium last week, an overview of the plans for testing to validate power levels up to WPT 3, (11kW) for SAE J2954TM were shown along with a preview of the technology to be standardized in the upcoming Recommended Practice. Earlier post.). 7.7kW) in 2016. —Jesse Schneider.

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When Does an AI Image Become Art?

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Unlike todays statistical models, AARON was created in the 1970s as an expert system , emulating the decision-making of a human artist. Paul: For art institutions or collectors, it is important to have standards and best practices for archiving and keeping track of the technologies, because computers and systems change at such a rapid pace.

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