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Hands off the Steering Wheel Explores Where Driverless Cars are Heading

2014-09-07 00:35:51| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Driverless cars also known as self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles have recently become a heated topic in the US. In the wake of Googles launch of a test project featuring its own self-driving pods, debate has gone viral on the internet. Theres fear of privacy being violated, hackers taking over control of the car, and loss of personal freedom behind the wheel. On the other side, theres been much enthusiasm for the technology solving huge problems coming from car crashes and worsening traffic congestion and gridlock. The polarized debate calls up two images computerized artificial intelligence system HAL 9000 becoming an antagonist murderously attempting to take control of the spaceship in 2001: A Space Odyssey; and theres KITT, a black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that safely transports do-good action hero Michael Knight in Knight Rider. A new white paper on the subject, Hands off the Steering Wheel The state of autonomous vehicle government policies, testing projects and when these vehicles will likely make it to roads, explores these polarizing issues and what to expect in coming years. READ MORE The Article Hands off the Steering Wheel Explores Where Driverless Cars are Heading appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Two-Thirds of U.S. Drivers Break the Law Behind the Wheel

2014-09-05 19:54:00| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

It might seem like just a minor infraction, nudging the speedometer a few miles an hour over the limit. Or maybe youve hit the gas, instead of the brake, when the stoplight was about to turn red. The reality is that the overwhelming majority of American motorists routinely break the law while driving, about one in five doing so on a daily basis, according to a new survey by CouponCodesPro.com. Two out of three motorists admit theyve broken the law at one time or another. READ MORE to get the statistics. The Article Two-Thirds of U.S. Drivers Break the Law Behind the Wheel appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Snow Pusher Attachments mount to wheel loader buckets.

2014-08-28 14:33:46| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Designed for 13–20 metric ton weight class wheel loaders and tool carriers, Snow Pusher Attachments offer alternative to buckets and traditional windrow plowing for clearing areas such as parking lots, runways, and roadways. Units come in 12 and 14 ft widths weighing 2,200 lb and 2,400 lb, respectively. Suited for high-capacity snow removal, attachments feature 47 in. high moldboard, 1.5 in. rubber cutting edge, high-grade steel shoes, and 12 in. push beam for durability. This story is related to the following:Construction Equipment and SuppliesSearch for suppliers of: Wheeled Loader Attachments

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Wheel Loader is powered by EPA-certified T4i engine.

2014-08-21 14:30:42| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Weighing 25,342–26,070 lb, WA200-7 offers net horsepower of 126 hp (94 kW) and utilizes Parallel Z-bar (PZ) loader linkage. Features include electronically actuated Komatsu Variable Flow Turbocharger (KVFT) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve. Komatsu Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (KDOC), as 100% passive regeneration system, is part of integrated exhaust management system that does not interfere with daily operation. Komatsu SmartLoader Logic provides optimal engine torque for job required. This story is related to the following:Wheel Loaders

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