[ad_1] Yeah, we don’t understand it either.Scientists unveil image of quantum entanglement for the first time ever In a paper published in the journal of Scientific Advances, scientists from the University of Glasglow shared the first known image of a Bell entanglement. The photo depicts two photons interacting and sharing physical states for a brief […]
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North Carolina explores Hyperloop One system to connect the Triangle
[ad_1] “North Carolina Research Triangle — home to some of the country’s top companies, universities and healthcare centers — is an absolute prime location to examine hyperloop technology,” said Virgin Hyperloop One CEO Jay Walder. Other several possible benefits highlighted include reliable travel times, improved road safety, a direct link to the airport and better […]
Luminar’s cheap LiDAR could be a big boost for autonomous vehicles
[ad_1] Luminar’s Iris LiDAR systems will cost less than $1,000 per unit for production vehicles or $500 for a limited version, according to TechCrunch. This is a massive saving from other LiDAR systems on the market today, which run up to $75,000 for a top of the line unit from developer Velodyne. However, Alphabet subsidiary […]
Las Vegas autonomous shuttle crash happened due to lack of manual control
[ad_1] Apparently, the truck driver thought the shuttle would stop at a “reasonable” distance from the truck. Although the shuttle did start slowing down when it was 98.4 feet away, it’s not programmed to stop until it’s only 9.8 feet away from obstacles. The attendant hit the emergency stop button when the vehicle was 10.2 […]
Harley-Davidson offers free charging for its electric motorcycle
[ad_1] Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle will soon hit the roads, and while the LiveWire will have a longer range than first expected, at 140 miles of city driving on a single charge, you’ll still need to hook it up to a charger once in a while. To help you save on electricity fees, Harley is […]
Waymo’s self-driving system has driven 10 billion virtual miles
[ad_1] “We’ve driven ten billion miles in simulation,” says CTO Dmitri Dolgov at #TCMobility pic.twitter.com/NHtL90wJLX — Waymo (@Waymo) July 10, 2019 The company runs the equivalent of 25,000 self-driving cars 24 hours a day in the simulation. Every time one of them learns something new from what it experiences, it will share its findings with […]
Telsa’s Model 3 can now use DC fast chargers across the US
[ad_1] Tesla Superchargers are widely distributed, so Model 3 pilots rarely need access to third-party chargers. Still, CEO Elon Musk promised that the EV would be CHAdeMO compatible when it launched, and that was two years ago. It might be a case of timing — Tesla is about to start Model 3 deliveries in Japan, […]
Zero’s SR/F electric motorcycle makes a great commuter bike
[ad_1] But instead of blending into the sea of motorcycles, the SR/F sticks out in a way other Zero models never did. A lot of it has to do with the design; the company decided to highlight its electric powertrain. The updated Z-Force motor is smack dab in the center of the bike while the […]
Lyft expands wheelchair accessible rides in LA and SF
[ad_1] Lyft says pricing for its WAV service will be the same as standard rides. In addition to the tests in LA and SF, Lyft has existing WAV partnerships in Boston and Toronto. “At Lyft we think of accessibility broadly and are thrilled to take this next step in expanding mobility options in San Francisco […]
The first all-electric Mini arrives in March 2020
[ad_1] The production Mini Electric is based around a 135kW (181HP) motor that brings the car to 62MPH in 7.3 seconds, with a top speed of 93MPH. No one will mistake it for a high-end sports car, then, but that’s comparable to the Mini Cooper S. The instant 199 foot-pounds of EV torque and lower […]