Tag: safety
Are XPENG & Volkswagen A Match Made In Heaven?
XPENG and the Volkswagen Group have come together in a few big ways now to collaborate and help each other. It’s an interesting partnership, and one that keeps growing and evolving. The latest step they’ve taken together is a plan to build a much larger super-fast charging network together than … [continued]
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Dangerous Downwash Is The 15th Reason Why A Jetsons EVTOL Future Won’t Happen
Over the past few years tens of billions of dollars, enormous numbers of hours of aerospace engineers’ precious time, and countless articles have been wasted on the Jetsons fantasy of quiet, electric, folding aircraft taking off and descending vertically amidst the towers and homes of our cities. Now the US … [continued]
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Goderich closes Memorial Arena amid safety and accessibility concerns
GODERICH – Citing “significant safety and accessibility concerns,” Goderich has closed Memorial Arena until further notice. Councillors passed a motion to close the arena at a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, during which they met in closed session for an hour and 25 minutes. The motion cited “aging infrastructure, lack of long-term investment and financial […]
Witness recalls aftermath of discovery of body at Lake Erie beach
A body was found along the shoreline in the Lake Erie beach community of Port Bruce, Ontario Provincial Police say.
SVCA says squalls have increased the likelihood of flooding and frazil ice in Durham, flood outlook upgraded to flood watch
On Sunday, Saugeen Conservation upgraded its flood outlook statement to a flood watch for the main Saugeen River and its tributaries in West Grey. The conservation authority said there is now an increased likelihood of frazil ice forming on the river and flooding in specific areas of Durham. “Lake effect snow squalls over the past […]
Volvo EX30 Wins CleanTechnica Car of the Year in Europe
It’s time to announce the winners of 2024 CleanTechnica Car of the Year voting. After coming up with four finalists for 2024 CleanTechnica Car of the Year in Europe, we opened up voting to readers to choose the winner. Here are the results: Volvo EX30 — 43% Volkswagen ID.7 — … [continued]
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Waymo Robotaxis Safer Than Any Human-Driven Cars — MUCH Safer
Swiss Re, a top reinsurer globally, has analyzed a lot of data, and it has determined that Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human drivers, and even safer than human drivers of new cars with the latest advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Swiss Re has more than 500,000 liability claims and … [continued]
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“Super Hybrids” Like The Mercedes GLC 350e Are Coming
One way to introduce people to the joys of electric cars is to start them out with plug-in hybrids that are the next best thing.
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Brightshores issues warning about long wait times at emergency departments
Emergency departments in Owen Sound, Meaford, Southampton, Markdale, Wiarton and Lion’s Head are experiencing increased patient volumes and are warning of extended wait times at emergency rooms. Brightshores Health System released a notice Friday afternoon encouraging those with less urgent medical concerns to seek care through alternative options such as family doctors, walk-in clinics, or […]
At year end, lawmakers sent dozens of bills to governor. Now what?
Now that 2024 is over, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will have to decide what to do with the dozens of bills heading her way.