Tag: Automotive
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Upcoming EU Regulation: Speed Limiters on Cars from 2024 and the Controversy Surrounding Them
Starting in 2024, all new cars sold in the EU will need to be fitted with speed limiters, a move aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and improving road safety. Though the intention behind this regulation is noble, the reaction of drivers and experts has been anything but unanimous. There are those who see it as…
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Tesla Cybertruck Controversy: Engineering, Driver Error, or Something More?
In a recent incident that has left many questioning the safety mechanisms of Tesla’s much-anticipated Cybertruck, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated into a home with its rear wheels locked. This shocking event has reignited debates around the quality of Tesla’s engineering and the implications of driver error. While some users on various platforms are quick to…
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Lessons from Fisker’s Fall: The Challenges of Reinventing the EV Market
The collapse of Fisker, as chronicled recently, underscores the tremendous challenges inherent in the automotive industry, especially within the electric vehicle (EV) sector. For years, Fisker was a name synonymous with innovation and a promising glimpse into the future of sustainable transportation. However, the company’s downward spiral serves as a case study in what can…
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Toyota’s New Fuel-Adaptive Engines: A Step Forward or Sticking to the Past?
Em um mundo onde os veÃculos elétricos (EVs) estão se tornando cada vez mais proeminentes, o mais recente anúncio da Toyota sobre seus novos motores compactos adaptáveis a diferentes combustÃveis traz uma intrigante reflexão sobre a evolução da indústria automotiva. A Toyota, juntamente com a Subaru e a Mazda, divulgou planos para desenvolver esses motores…
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The Silent Transition Towards Disposable Cars
The rise in car totals is a fascinating yet concerning trend we’re witnessing, driven by soaring repair costs and intricate advancements in vehicle technology. As more insurers declare cars ‘totaled,’ it begs the question of whether modern vehicles are becoming disposable. But what does ‘disposable’ really mean in this context? It doesn’t imply we discard…
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California Approves Passive Speed Limiters: A Step Forward or a Technological Misstep?
La recente approvazione da parte del Senato della California di una legge che richiede l’installazione di limitatori di velocità passivi nei veicoli rappresenta un tentativo ambizioso di migliorare la sicurezza stradale. Tuttavia, non tutti accolgono questa normativa con entusiasmo. Il concetto è che un sistema GPS, collegato a un database delle velocità massime consentite, avviserà …