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Moving in! 6,000 first-year students arrive at Western University
It was move-in time for 6,000 first-year students at Western University this weekend. The school has an on-campus population of about 7,100 students across 12 residence buildings, with another first-year residence under construction and set to open in 2027. LFP’s Ryan Goodison caught up with some of the newcomers and asked them what they’re most […]
Tesla Cybercab Rollout Being Investigated
As we all know by now, Tesla officially launched its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, this week. The custom-designed robotaxi doesn’t include a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors. However, there’s apparently some concern that this wasn’t done appropriately or legally. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reportedly … [continued]
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Zoox Begins Robotaxi Testing in Houston
Many people just think about Waymo and Tesla when they think about the robotaxi race or competition in the United States. However, there’s also Zoox, and it has been doing a lot this year. It’s been growing its user base faster than anyone, it’s launched a new robotaxi model, it … [continued]
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US Lobby’s $1.1 Trillion Freight Rail Electrification Study Intentionally Asked The Wrong Question
Direct electric freight rail is not speculative technology. It already operates across enormous railway systems, moves very heavy freight and works in difficult climates. The interesting North American question is therefore not whether electric freight rail can work, but where catenary should go first, where batteries or dual-mode locomotives make … [continued]
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Volkswagen Superviosory Board Approves Plan To Slash Models & Reduce Workforce By 100,000
In June, Germany’s Manager Magazin reported that Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume had a plan to close four factories in Germany and eliminate 100,000 workers, both in Germany and around the world, by 2030. It said the plan would be made public at a company board meeting on July 9. The Volkswagen factories … [continued]
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