Tag: injuries
One dead, four in hospital as crash shuts down Hwy. 401 lanes
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after one person was killed and four others were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 401 early Sunday. It was about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday when officers from the OPP’s Elgin detachment, paramedics and Central Elgin firefighters responded to the crash in the 401’s eastbound lanes at […]
How Outdated Engineering Models Distort Today’s EV & Road Charges Debate
The debate about vehicle weight and road damage shows how quickly a simple idea can gain traction even when the underlying evidence is thin. Commenters often reach for a familiar claim that heavier vehicles must be responsible for increased road wear. The argument sounds reasonable at first glance and it … [continued]
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Does Zipcar Leaving UK Have Any Relevance To Robotaxi Dreams?
There’s news this week that Zipcar is leaving the UK is interesting in multiple ways. I was an early Zipcar user back in 2004–2007. I loved it, and it helped me not own a car. Over the years, I was thus a big proponent of carsharing programs and even tried … [continued]
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Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
By Eric Freedman
Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.
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Car Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure.
Waymo has released data showing its autonomous cars are much safer than conventional cars. Other companies should do the same.
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