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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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Georgia Tech team develops AI to read EV charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps

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Predicted discussion frequency of station availability for US metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas. The map reveals areas with high and low discussion frequency for predicted Availability issues in all metropolitan statistical areas (e.g., Micropolitan statistical areas (e.g., Micropolitan statistical areas (e.g.,

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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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seconds, almost a second faster than the standard A8 V6 due to the hybrid components. The plug-in hybrid receives an MMI display with electric-specific driving screens, including charging information, and additional consumption statistics to help drivers maximize the efficiencies of the hybrid system. Supplementing the 3.0

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Scientists call for careful use of time scales, reference dates and statistical approaches in analyzing climate change trends to avoid distortion and hampering of response

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Demonstrating that the use of different time scales, reference dates, and statistical approaches can generate highly disparate results in climate reports, scientists at the University of Alaska Anchorage argue that careful use of these tools is critical for correctly interpreting and reporting climatic trends in Alaska and other polar regions.

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Setting a new standard for battery leak testing

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Defective cells can shorten battery life, decrease range, and lead to safety issues. There currently are no reliable tests on which to base leak-detection standards for a full range of soft-pouch, cylindrical or prismatic battery cells in use throughout the industry. Thomas Parker: We hope so.

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Ricardo report analyzes global development of high voltage fast charging for EVs

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It also addresses how technologies, standards and electric powertrain systems will need to be developed to meet these consumer needs. The automotive industry is moving toward larger battery capacities with longer driving ranges and faster charging times.

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ABTC inferred resources report finds Tonopah Flats may hold 15.8 million tons lithium carbonate equivalent

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All holes were drilled vertically and ranged from 400 to 885 feet in depth. Standard assaying of head grades was performed using a representative array of samples selected from 21 drill holes. The sample was homogenized by cone-and-quarter methods and pulverized to 100 mesh to obtain a statistically repetitive sample.

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