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A traffic congestion charge for central New York is expected to be in place by the end of 2022. Motorists will have to pay $23 a day to drive inside the city. This measure will make New York the first city in the United States to implement such a toll. Drivers of vehicles will have to pay a fee of up to $23 to drive in downtown New York, between 60th Street and lower Manhattan. This measure will make the megalopolis the first city in the United States to implement congestion pricing. The congestion charge functions as a toll to enter city centers. Also known as an "urban toll," it is essential...
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Uber on Friday said it will let drivers in the United States see trip details before deciding whether to accept them -- a new feature long sought by drivers. A common lament by drivers at the app-summoned ride platform has been that they have to accept a request before learning where trips will take them, or how profitable they will be. "Our new trip request screen makes it easier for drivers to decide if a trip is worth their time and effort by providing all the details -- including exactly how much they'll earn and where they're going -- upfront," chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in a ...
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Could rethinking the breathalyzer make it more practical to monitor your alcohol consumption while out and about? During a music festival in Finland earlier this summer, those attending wore a wristband that they could lick to check their blood alcohol concentration. Whether at a (too) drunken party or in the middle of a festival, the breathalyzer's lack of practicality is a brake on the use of this essential self-testing tool, especially before getting behind the wheel. We don't necessarily think of slipping one into our bag or pocket before a night out. But rethinking devices to monitor alco...
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The Sion, a five-person family car covered completely in solar panels, should enter into serial production in the second half of 2023, the German start-up developing the vehicle said Monday. Following years of development, Sono Motors is now building a fleet of test vehicles before confiding mass production to Valmet Automotive, a Finnish company which produces vehicles under contract. The large black Sion hatchbacks are covered with 456 solar cells which allow it to generate on average enough electricity over a week to power the car 112 kilometres (70 miles). The car, which boasts a battery r...
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Researchers at Deakin University in Australia have succeeded in storing hydrogen in powder form, making it both easier and safer to transport. The hydrogen can be returned to its gaseous state at any time, by simply heating the powder. This discovery could revolutionize the entire industry and open up new development perspectives for so-called clean energies. This new process is outlined in the journal, Materials Today. And since it involves separating, storing and transporting huge quantities of gas safely and without waste, this technique could be particularly interesting for the hydrogen in...
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For years, a project to build a motor racing circuit has been envisioned near Laon, in the Aisne region of France, on the site of a former military base. Faced with strong local opposition, especially from environmentalists, it was finally decided to make the track a destination dedicated entirely to electric vehicles, with on-site power provided by a solar park. A world first! The site's owner, the British company MotorSport Vision -- which already owns some of the UK's most prestigious race tracks (Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Donington Park, etc.) -- is to create from scratch the ...
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The car manufacturer Ford is currently testing a fully automated electric charging station solution, allowing drivers to recharge their vehicles hands-free. This is mainly aimed at drivers with disabilities or reduced mobility. While a robotic charging station system may seem like a convenience to some, it could make life significantly easier for certain users, especially those with disabilities or reduced mobility. To respond to their needs, Ford has developed a prototype for a robotic charging station that drivers activate using an application on their smartphone. From then on, all the opera...
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When releasing its second quarter results, Tesla revealed that it has sold some 75% of its bitcoin holdings. The firm's founder and CEO, Elon Musk, says that the reason for this sell-off was to boost Tesla's cash flow, and that the move should not be taken as a rebuttal of the cryptocurrency. Elon Musk and bitcoin have an eventful relationship. His Tesla company is a high-profile and influential tech startup that was one of the first to invest in cryptocurrency and, in particular, in bitcoin. In February 2021, the US company made a $1.5 billion investment in the first of the cryptocurrencies. ...
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The news comes directly from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who wrote on Twitter: "We're making progress with Steam integration. Demo probably next month." Here, the idea seems to be to integrate Valve's famous online gaming platform into the onboard system of some Tesla cars. So could we one day be playing "F1 22" at the wheel of our Tesla, while it's charging, for example? Tesla looks set on integrating a strong video games offer into its in-car entertainment system. And the American carmaker seemingly intends to do so by integrating the Steam platform. This will give Tesla owners the opportunity to p...
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As the summer getaway approaches, many vacationers will be hitting the road by car in the coming weeks. To prepare for a road trip effectively and to drive with peace of mind, there are certain things you should check before setting out, from brake fluid to tires and headlights. From punctures to flat batteries and engine failure, breakdowns on the road are an unfortunate reality for many vacationers. To help you reach your destination safely and successfully, it's essential to check your car over thoroughly before you hit the road. Check everything! Before hitting the road, it's essential to ...
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