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The UK Might Allow “Self-Driving” Cars On The Roads This Year

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There’s a chance that self-driving vehicles will be allowed on the roads in the UK by the end of this year, the BBC reports. Automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) would be the first type of hands-free driving that is legalized, said the Department for Transport.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

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While the industry is unregulated some of the lads started using electric motors (hub motors) similar to those produced by golden motor and run these pedicabs on the lead acid or gel batteries. It was all fine for about two years until police found out that these are not legal on the public road. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link].

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The Automotive Update: Risk of further automotive job cuts

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The report suggests there will be a 10-15% staff reduction in its sales, finance, IT service and legal department. In the UK, Nissan has cancelled night shifts on one production line at its Sunderland plant, according to the BBC. The company employs around 5,000 people in China. The brand expects to save about 25 million pounds (31.3

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The Automotive Update: European Commission launches new action plan

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The tariff exemption is for cars made in North America that comply with the continents existing free trade agreement, according to the BBC. The model is planned to retail at 20,000 and is an entry-level battery-electric vehicle that will go into production in 2027. New European models Volkswagen has revealed the affordable ID.