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Volvo was thinking about reverse cameras all the way back in 1972.
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"Like a business class flight": Deutsche Bahn presents two-person compartments for the ICE
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Quick Glance: "Digital towel" in the train - Changes in train travel
  • The German Railway is planning special private compartments for two people in new ICE trains to offer more privacy and comfort.

  • In the future, a digital towel will allow travelers without seat reservations to secure a free seat and travel undisturbed.

  • The modernization of travel centers at the most frequented long-distance train stations will bring improvements for train travelers, such as a new call system and more accessibility.

  • The train app will also display buses, rental bikes, and car-sharing offers from 2024, allowing customers to book directly through the app.
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Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
  • Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.

  • The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.

  • Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.

  • The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
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Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest: Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to ...
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Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest
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The Toyota Landcruiser is back and better than ever before #Toyota #landcruiser
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Boeing's door plug blowout tanked Alaska and United Airlines earnings: Both Alaska and United Airlines reported quarterly losses this week, but said they ...
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Boeing's door plug blowout tanked Alaska and United Airlines earnings
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Tata to use new $1 billion plant to make Jaguar Land Rover cars, sources say: India's Tata Motors will manufacture Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) luxury cars at a $1 ...
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Tata to use new $1 billion plant to make Jaguar Land Rover cars ...
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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From Breakingviews: Tesla is asking investors to re-ratify Elon Musk’s court-voided $40-billion pay package, which Jonathan Guilford explains ... Show more   reut.rs/4cWUc4d
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Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls: William Brock, 81, is accused of shooting Loletha Hall after he received a number of scam ...
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Uber driver shot, killed by 81-year-old after both received scam calls
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You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
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You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new ...
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Tesla cancels some layoff separation agreements: Some laid off Tesla workers received a notification that their separation agreement had been canceled.
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Tesla cancels some layoff separation agreements
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car
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🪺💕 The first baby storks at the nest at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) station have already hatched. These are probably the first young storks in Austria ... Show more   www.meinbezirk.at/6642903   #Störche   #Perg   #Storch   #ÖBB
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Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms: Honolulu Blue and silver, white, and black alternates
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Quick Glance: Lions Unveil Modern Classic Uniforms and Black Alternates with Overhauled Helmet Design
  • Following the premature leak of the Detroit Lions' new jerseys online, the full uniforms were officially unveiled at an evening event for season-ticket holders at Ford Field.

  • Influenced by Ford Motor Company's relaunching of the Bronco in 2021 as a modernized classic, the uniforms borrowed heavily from the Lions' early 1990s look.

  • The black alternate uniforms feature an overhauled black lion logo, triggering memories of a past era of Lions football among fans, with detailed explanations provided at the Ford Field event.

  • Small changes to helmets and jerseys, along with insights into the design decisions, were thoroughly explained to fans during the unveiling of the new uniforms at Ford Field.
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Satirist irritates with video: Did Jan Böhmermann cave in?: In his podcast, Jan Böhmermann has been talking for a long time about wanting to buy an electric car ...
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Satirist irritates with video: Did Jan Böhmermann cave in?
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40-year-old delivers for DoorDash to help pay down her $100,000 student loan debt—on top of her full-time job
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40-year-old delivers for DoorDash to help pay down her $100 ...
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Price of petrol set to rise in May, diesel to decrease: Expectant increases in this cycle are a result of fluctuations in international product prices that took ...
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Price of petrol set to rise in May, diesel to decrease
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New Mercedes CLE is a lovely, luxurious and comfortable convertible, but not as fast as it looks
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New Mercedes CLE is a lovely, luxurious and comfortable convertible ...
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Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South: Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the ...
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Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
  • This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

  • The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

  • The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

  • Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries: Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to.. ...
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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries
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Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...
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Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan
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Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
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Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal
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Daimler Truck brings eCanter LCV to India, confirms launch in FY2025: The company’s CO2-neutral propulsion technology roadmap is being prepared in line with ...
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Daimler Truck brings eCanter LCV to India, confirms launch in FY2025
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Here's why so many electric vehicle startups fail: The EV revolution is a tempting proposition for entrepreneurs. But the business is not for the faint of heart ...
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Here's why so many electric vehicle startups fail
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Elon Musk says in email that Tesla sent 'incorrectly low' severance packages to some laid-off employees
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Elon Musk says in email that Tesla sent 'incorrectly low' severance ...
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Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees in Germany
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Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees ...
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Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected models: Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius HEV compacts because rear ...
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Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected ...
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www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216441/die-ersten-storchenkueken-sind-heuer-im-oebb-nest-geschluepft In 2021, a pair of storks settled on the ÖBB radio mast at Perg train station in Upper Austria for the first time, and this year the storks have had ... Show more
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Tesla leaks new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ details: Tesla has leaked some details about its elusive new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ ...
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Tesla leaks new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ details
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Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X: Here’s one advertiser that social media platform X doesn’t have to worry about losing because it’s turned off ...
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Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X
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Mercedes apparently has a problem with its e-cars: The German car manufacturer surprisingly announces that it will be offering four models with a technical and ...
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Mercedes apparently has a problem with its e-cars