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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. liter EcoBlue is also available with 130 PS and 105 PS power outputs. In addition to the new 185 PS variant, the 2.0-liter

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

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Already, in the event of an accident, “eCall” functionality, which is available on the all-new Focus, can automatically call emergency services, and enables occupants to do so manually by pushing an SOS button inside the car. The Traffic Light Assistance System uses information on traffic light timings.

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Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes

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We believe that adding weapons to robots that are remotely or autonomously operated, widely available to the public, and capable of navigating to previously inaccessible locations where people live and work, raises new risks of harm and serious ethical issues. One area of particular concern is weaponization.

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USCAR helps to develop charging-readiness tools for plug-in & electric vehicles through US DRIVE

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The US DRIVE mission is to accelerate the development of pre-competitive and innovative technologies to enable a full range of efficient and clean advanced light-duty vehicles, as well as related energy infrastructure. It covers all aspects of setting up a home charge station.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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The ship’s captain stopped the engines, and the aircraft flashed its lights at the rubber boat. If it were legal to deliver rescued migrants to Libya, it would be as cheap as sending rescue boats a few extra kilometers south instead of east. But neither the ship nor the aircraft came to the rescue. The main reason is because the E.U.

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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

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Several manufacturers have also created street-legal versions of their golf carts, usually signified with “LSV” in the name ( for the Low-Speed Vehicle designation ), which can be legally driven on most public roads posted with speed limits of 35 mph (56 m/h) or lower.

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review: An affordable Brose mid-drive e-bike for the common man!

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 video review Ride1Up Prodigy V2 tech specs Motor: Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive (90 Nm of torque) Top speed: 28 mph (45 km/h) Range: 30-50 miles (50-80 km) Battery: 36V 14Ah (504Wh) Weight : 58 lb (26.3 Both are available in a step-over or a step-through. The bike is also plenty fast, too.