Ride-hailing app Uber was prepared to make concessions over safety as it urged Transport for London (TfL) to reverse its decision not to renew the company’s licence, the media reported. Continue reading Uber could make concessions to save London business
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Mahindra & Mahindra showcases driverless tractor
Tractor major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd plans to launch its driverless tractor in 2019 while it would launch a driver assist model in 2018, a top company official said. Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra showcases driverless tractor
Proterra electric bus travels 1,100 miles without recharging
A 40-foot (12.19-meter) electric bus from Proterra Inc traveled 1,101.2 miles (1,772.21 km) at low speed without recharging, cruising to a new electric vehicle range record, the California manufacturer said on Tuesday. Continue reading Proterra electric bus travels 1,100 miles without recharging
Smart roads could power street lamps, electric cars
Researchers in Britain are working on smart materials that when embedded in road surfaces would be able to harvest and convert vehicle vibration into electrical energy to power street lamps or electric vehicle charging points. Continue reading Smart roads could power street lamps, electric cars
Manipulation-proof devices to check pilferage at gas, petrol outlets
The central government has asked oil marketing companies (OMC) to install high-security devices to check pilferage of petrol and gas at retail filling outlets.
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New method enables smartwatches to record your every move
Scientists have invented a new algorithm that empowers smartwatches to detect and record your every move, without being told beforehand what to look for. Continue reading New method enables smartwatches to record your every move
S.Korea to build test bed for self-driving cars
A test bed area for autonomous cars will be built west of Seoul by the end of next year to put test vehicles through real world road and traffic conditions, officials said. Continue reading S.Korea to build test bed for self-driving cars
Ola, Google bring ‘Outstation’ cabs to Maps
Ride-hailing app Ola on Tuesday announced an inter-city travel partnership with Google that would help long-distance commuters discover Ola’s “Outstation” category on Google Maps. Continue reading Ola, Google bring ‘Outstation’ cabs to Maps
Google’s Waymo patents ‘soft’ self-driving cars
Google’s Waymo has patented a technology that will make its self-driving cars soft on the outside if it comes across a situation where there is a possibility of an accident with a human. Continue reading Google’s Waymo patents ‘soft’ self-driving cars
Soon, speedboats could provide smoother ride for passengers
Boating through choppy waters can soon become a less physically exhausting experience as researchers are developing the science behind improved watercraft design. Continue reading Soon, speedboats could provide smoother ride for passengers