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Munich is testing three autonomous on-demand shuttles in the Gern district. The VW ID. Buzz vehicles are equipped with sensors and self-driving software and will initially operate without passengers. The goal is to test their technical capabilities and requirements for future passenger service.
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Worn winter tires lose over 12 percent of their aquaplaning safety at 4 mm tread depth. At 2 mm tread depth, the wet braking distance increases by 17 percent, significantly impairing vehicle control.
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French AI startup Mistral has secured three billion euros in a funding round, valuing the company at over 21 billion euros. The company plans to invest the capital in research, development, and infrastructure.
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US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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Electric cars in Europe are a third cheaper to operate than combustion engine vehicles, according to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). This is due to falling battery costs and rising fuel prices, which increased operating costs for combustion engines by 12 to 36 percent.
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Tesla is rolling out a Full Self-Driving (FSD) update in the US that intervenes and steers autonomously in danger situations, even without driver input. The exact distinction of emergencies and the function's deactivability remain unclear.
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AI company Anthropic is planning a $2 billion IPO. This brings a group of external trustees into focus, who control the majority of the board of directors. These trustees are intended to secure the company's mission of developing AI for the long-term benefit of humanity.
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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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Tesla has launched 45 Cybercabs without steering wheels or pedals in Austin, Texas, operating solely autonomously or via remote control. This is under a special permit as the vehicles do not meet US safety regulations for public roads.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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