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Self-driving vehicles may hit UK roads as soon as 2026: minister

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United Kingdom (UK) Transport Minister Mark Harper noted on Wednesday that legislation surrounding automated vehicles (AVs) is currently making its way through parliament, and he expects there to be a legal framework in place for the emerging technology by the end of next year (via Reuters ).

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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The report concluded that “ damage from climate change, perhaps immense damage, is likely to be part of the Australian reality of the 21 st century and beyond.” The Indian government has consistently asserted that it will not agree to legally binding emissions reductions under any circumstances.

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The Automotive Update: Risk of further automotive job cuts

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As part of a reorganisation process, the carmaker also wants to cut material costs by up to 8 billion by 2030. The report suggests there will be a 10-15% staff reduction in its sales, finance, IT service and legal department. New models from Kia Kia has revealed several new models as part of its EV Day. billion a year.

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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. European autonomous advancements Mercedes-Benz has received approval for special marker lights as part of its automated driving tests in Germany.

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Content Credentials Will Fight Deepfakes in the 2024 Elections

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This article is part of our special report Top Tech 2024. Since releasing the standards, the group has been further developing the open-source specifications and implementing them with leading media companies—the BBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. And the U.S. election is far from the only high-stakes electoral contest this year.

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