Topic: public transport
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Pixel's Motion Cues Feature Renamed in Latest APK Teardown
Google has rebranded its upcoming wellness feature from "Motion Cues" to "Motion Assist," a move likely intended to differentiate it from a similar Apple tool. The feature aims to reduce motion sickness by displaying on-screen animations to help sync a user's visual perception with a vehicle's mo...
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Cooling Subways and Trains in a Warming World
Rising global temperatures are making subway systems dangerously hot for commuters, with recorded temperatures reaching as high as 42°C in London's Tube, creating an inescapable stifling environment. Installing traditional air conditioning on trains is problematic because it expels heat into tunn...
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Dubai Grants First Self-Driving Permits to Chinese Firms
Dubai has issued its first autonomous vehicle trial permits to three Chinese firms—Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide, and Pony.ai—as part of its strategy to make 25% of trips autonomous by 2030. The trials, building on prior agreements, involve over 60 vehicles testing in areas like Jumeirah and aim to l...
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Is Europe Ready for the Self-Driving Car Revolution?
Autonomous vehicles are advancing toward reality in Europe, with technologies like Level 2 autonomy serving as critical steps toward fully self-driving systems. Europe faces significant hurdles including regulatory fragmentation, infrastructure inconsistencies, and cybersecurity risks, which coul...
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Russia Debuts AI-Powered 'Little Lion' Tram, Aims for 90% Fleet Automation by 2035
Moscow has launched Russia's first autonomous passenger tram, the Lvyonok 71-911EM, marking a significant advancement in public transportation and smart city development. The AI-driven tram operates independently, navigating traffic and responding to signals and pedestrians, having covered over 8...
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