Fiat Chrysler-PSA merger moves to a shareholder vote
Shareholders vote Monday on whether to approve the merger to create Stellantis, a new company with global reach and 14 vehicle brands that will be one of the biggest automakers by volume......»»
California moves ahead with self-driving trucks despite labor opposition
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has rolled out proposed regulations for self-driving trucks, a move that comes one day after the state's legislature advanced an anti-AV trucking bill......»»
Voting as a social determinant of health
Approximately 244 million Americans will have the opportunity to vote in the 2024 elections. In the 2020 election, an unprecedented 67 percent of those eligible turned out to vote. If turnout reaches that level again, it will result in over 162 milli.....»»
Twenty-six states may soon need to regulate cannabis—here"s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has made moves to reclassify marijuana, making it a type of legal but regulated medicine, like Tylenol with codeine or some steroids......»»
Research exposes how repeated information warps our decisions
Imagine the decisions you make every day, such as what to buy, who to trust, or who to vote for, are heavily influenced by a simple yet powerful flaw in your reasoning. Economists at the University of Surrey argue that people are systematically decei.....»»
Chrysler heir to Stellantis: Sell iconic brands to me
Walter P. Chrysler's great-grandson, in an open letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, proposes a "graceful and profitable exit" for the Chrysler and Dodge brands......»»
New moves for self defense—how plants can inspire future soft robotic design
For plants, cleaning the air, providing food and medicines, and preserving our ecosystem is just another day's work. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, however, plants are being studied in new ways to inspire f.....»»
X’s Grok will direct users to Vote.gov after bungling basic ballot question
After falsely stating that ballot deadlines passed, Grok sends users to Vote.gov. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Elon Musk's X platform made a change to its AI assistant, Grok, that may prevent it from giving.....»»
Toyota, Lexus top Consumer Reports" reliability rankings for used cars
At the bottom of Consumer Reports' rankings were Tesla, Dodge and Chrysler......»»
Canada to slap tariffs on EVs, steel from China
Canada, an export-driven economy that relies heavily on trade with the U.S., has been closely watching moves by the Biden administration to erect a much higher tariff wall against Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, steel and other products......»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (August 23-25)
Between a character-driven drama, a survival thriller, and a spy flick, the three Hulu moves that you need to stream this weekend have everything you need......»»
The best armor in Black Myth: Wukong
is all about non-stop action as you bring down dozens of bosses. While there are a plethora of moves at your disposal, including combos, spells, and transformations, it’s still worth looking into various gear pieces. After all, we can’t j.....»»
Exposing myths about ballot collection on Native American reservations
Third-party collection of mail-in ballots has helped rural residents and those with disabilities to vote, yet the practice has become contentious and the target of laws aimed at restricting it......»»
Why the Fiat 500e could be your ideal second EV
The phenomenally efficient Fiat 500e is enjoyable to drive. Enlarge / The Fiat 500e Inspired by Beauty. (credit: BradleyWarren Photography) Over two decades of parenting has left me with a healthy appreciation for SUVs a.....»»
International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon
Time moves a tad faster on the moon. Now an international group of astronomers has joined calls to give the moon its own clock so that future space missions can keep track of minutes on the celestial body......»»
Scientist performs the first nonlinear study of black hole mimickers
In recent research, a scientist from Princeton University has performed the first nonlinear study of the merger of a black hole mimicker, aiming to understand the nature of gravitational wave signals emitted by these objects, which could potentially.....»»
Here’s what the electric Dodge Charger’s “Fratzonic exhaust” sounds like
Dodge wants to keep the aural spectacle even as it moves to electric propulsion. Enlarge / Dodge doesn't want to be accused of building a boring EV. (credit: Dodge) Electric motors have many advantages over internal comb.....»»
Rocket Report: Archimedes engine sees first light, New Glenn making moves
"Coming soon: a full recovery rehearsal with our landing vessel." Enlarge / Rocket Lab says it fired up the Archimedes engine at full thrust this week. (credit: Rocket Lab) Welcome to Edition 7.06 of the Rocket Report! T.....»»
Feldman buys car dealership that battled back after Chrysler bankruptcy
Feldman Automotive Group is expanding with the acquisition of a dealership in Livonia, a Detroit suburb. Livonia Chrysler Jeep has been renamed Feldman Chrysler Jeep of Livonia following the acquisition, which closed Aug. 1. Feldman now owns.....»»
Vote for your favorite tech in the 2024 Digital Trends Reader’s Choice Awards
Speak up! The 2024 Digital Trends Reader's Choice Awards let you share your feedback about all the gadgets in your life, and enter to win a $500 Visa gift card......»»
New computer vision-based system monitors seasonal dynamics of tropical water
Understanding how water moves and changes around the world is more important than ever due to climate change, but monitoring inland water in the tropics is not easy. Most satellites are optical and simply take photos of surfaces. They cannot see thro.....»»