Why You Won"t See The Jaguar XJ220S Supercar On US Roads
There's no arguing that Jaguar's XJ220 and its XJ220S sibling were anything less than stunning, but don't expect to see these classics on U.S. roads. There's no argu.....»»
Google Maps “immersive view” is the ultimate graphics mode for Google Maps
Simulated cars drive down the roads. Birds fly in the sky. It rains! Enlarge (credit: Google) For most uses, Google Maps is a flat, 2D app, and if your device can handle more graphics and a bit more data, you can fire up the.....»»
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Joe Eberhardt: New Range Rovers to pull dealers through shift
CEO Joe Eberhardt says that, despite production challenges and various other headwinds, JLR is enjoying positive momentum......»»
Rain, floods and green infrastructure: Are cities mitigating the hazards equitably?
As cities grow, the area of impervious surfaces they cover grows. In cities across the US, roads, rooftops, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways increased by an average of 326,000 hectares per year between 2012 and 2017......»»
"Rare" springtime blizzard wallops parts of Canada
A springtime blizzard walloped Canada's western Prairies region and parts of Ontario province this week, closing roads, airports and schools, and leaving a dump of snow to shovel......»»
Subaru is the latest automaker to add what3words navigation
Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Lamborghini, and Lotus also use w3w. Enlarge / What3words divides the planet into 3×3m squares and assigns each one a randomly generated three-word address. (credit: What3words) Infotai.....»»
Roadkill Literally "Drives" Some Species to Extinction
Citizen scientists have stepped up to reveal just how much fauna is flattened on the world’s roads -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
A new threat emerges for US lakes and rivers. Your lawn or toilet may be partly to blame
Runoff from roads, lawns, farms and old septic tanks is polluting US waterways, driving harmful algae blooms......»»
Part-night lighting halves vehicle crime, but may displace it to nearby lit streets
Fewer cars are broken into at night on roads with part-night lighting (PNL), where street lights are switched off between midnight and 5am, suggests new NIHR-funded research in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology......»»
First look at Stranger Things 4 reunites some old friends
All roads lead to Hawkins in the first look at Stranger Things 4, but are two of the lead characters on a quest to rescue their missing friend?.....»»
Blindspots on SUVs, vans, and pickups are bad for pedestrian health
Thick A-pillars cause large blindspots when vehicles are turning. Enlarge / A driver turns left at an intersection. (credit: ImageegamI/Getty Images) It's a dangerous time to be on American roads, and that's especially true i.....»»
Living in more polluted areas increases risk for poor mental wellbeing
People in the UK who live in more polluted areas, such as near busy roads, are at a higher risk of poor mental wellbeing, new research led by the University of St Andrews has found......»»
The engineers battling to stop global warming ruining roads
Climate change is putting roads under stress but research is finding ways to make them more durable......»»
Every second counts in Jaguar Racing Formula E
Races can be won or lost with fractions of seconds separating first, second, and third. Many factors determine who stands on the podium, awarded with points and champagne, and who returns to the pit on a recovery truck. One factor that plays a critic.....»»
Waymo will soon start asking riders in San Francisco to pay for trips
A permit from the California Public Utilities Commission was the final step. Enlarge / One of Waymo's Jaguar I-Paces on the streets of San Francisco. (credit: Waymo) Waymo rides in San Francisco will start costing money soon,.....»»
Chicago area grapples with reducing road salt as chloride levels rise in waterways, Lake Michigan
During icy Midwest winters, a Chicagoan's step onto the sidewalk is often met with a familiar crunch underfoot. But salt, used to keep roads safe for driving and sidewalks safe for walking, comes with an ecological price: It ends up in our water, and.....»»
Commercial floor cleaners found to produce as much aerosol pollution particles as public roads
A team of researchers from Indiana University, Purdue University, Université de Lille, Center for Energy and Environment and Edelweiss Technology Solutions, LLC, has found that people using commercial cleaners with certain chemicals in them may be e.....»»
Nvidia and Jaguar Land Rover form partnership for autonomous cars
AI processor vendor Nvidia has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for developing autonomous driving cars, according to the companies......»»
South Korea To Allow Delivery Robots on Public Roads in 2023
Robots are being trialled to deliver food and other items in South Korea, which is planning to allow them on roads from 2023. Nikkei Asia reports: Woowa Brothers, operator of the country's biggest food delivery app, started using robots on a trial ba.....»»
New technique will improve the construction of ice roads and bridges
A new study found that measuring the time it takes for a radar pulse to travel from a satellite to the sea surface and back again can reveal the thickness of river ice and dates when it is safe to travel on ice roads and bridges in arctic regions......»»
Redesigning smart headlights will be more difficult than photonics, said EOI
The headlights will not just illuminate roads -- as vehicles join the Internet of Things and become smarter, headlights will be integrated with sensors, communication modules, and displays. These additional components are already transforming headlig.....»»