Creating Smart Road-light circle could be the original necessary step towards developing a smart Location. The road - the structural foundation is created by lighting required for a superior control over lighting, security and other ...
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Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today introduced Canadian media to the 2015 Subaru WRX, a new version of the brand's iconic high-performance model, at Le Salon International de l'auto in Montreal. With its bold new wide-body sedan design and ...
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The international automotive supplier Continental is developing future-proof human-machine interface (HMI) concepts and instrumentation for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The company is increasingly focusing on a holistic systems ...
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Even "minimally buzzed" drivers are more often to blame for fatal car crashes than the sober drivers they collide with, reports a University of California, San Diego study of accidents in the United States. Led by UC San Diego sociologist ...
Researchers at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen have developed a process that cooperates with driver assistance systems in cars to pinpoint pedestrians and cyclists—even while they are hidden from view. To this end, pedestrian's ...
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Walking is a great way to get exercise, but it's important to follow certain safety rules to protect yourself from cars and other hazards, experts say. On average, more than 460 pedestrians are treated in U.S. emergency departments every ...
During the abrupt cooling at the onset of the so-called Younger Dryas period 12680 years ago changes in the water cycle were the main drivers of widespread environmental change in western Europe. Thus, the regional impacts of future climate ...
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Mankind's primordial dream of flight is taking off with a new twist as a Slovak prototype of a flying car spreads its wings. Inspired by the books about flying by French authors Jules Verne and Antoine de Saint Exupery, Slovak designer ...
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The U.S. economy continued to expand at a moderate pace from November to the end of the year, with reports on transportation services generally positive, the Federal Reserve said. The economic outlook is positive in most of 12 Federal ...
The American Coatings Conference (ACC) will commence with a keynote presentation given by Charles F. Kahle, II, chief technology officer and vice president, Coatings R&D at PPG Industries. Starting with a wide lens on the future, Dr. ...
British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined the Advanced Human Factors Evaluator for Automotive Distraction (AHEAD) project, which is aimed at reducing the potential for driver distraction in future vehicle human ...
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Two hundred thirty-six. That is how many truck occupants died in highway crashes during 2012 who were not wearing a safety belt, according to the federal government. The real number is even higher, when factoring in the 182 occupant ...
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Truck drivers, cleaning-service employees and mechanics are among the most obese groups of workers, new research contends. Not far behind are health-service workers and administrative and clerical personnel, the study out of Washington ...
Michelin says the Premier A/S tire in a half-worn state is more effective than the competitor's is new, due to expanding rain grooves that emerge and widen over time to evacuate water. Michelin North America Inc. says its new Premier A/S ...
The use of biomaterials and more benign chemicals in coatings in Europe is accelerating as whole supply chains give greater priority to sustainablity, particularly as a means of protecting the environment. At the same time, however, ...
Tags: standards for biomaterials, sustainability of products