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An Ilyushin Il-76 strategic airlifter discharged 40 tons of water a little short of its target forest area during fire drills and… spilled it on an unsuspecting traffic police squad. The aircraft was taking part in fire drills and was carrying some 40 tons of water to be dropped on wooded land somewhere near the […]
Michael Nagle / Getty Traffic congestion is increasingly becoming a global issue, with drivers spending nearly 50% of their driving time in traffic in some cities around the world. Increasing congestion means increased costs for drivers, with United States drivers alone spending almost $ 300 billion on traffic-related costs last year according to USA Today. The […]
New research shows that the presence of just one connected, automated car can smooth traffic for everyone. https://media.wired.com/photos/5afb61f295d5844ec4ac0542/master/pass/GettyImages-469981581.jpg
Audi continues to expand its Traffic Light Information telematics program, adding Phoenix and Kansas City, Kan. That brings the number of U.S. cities where the vehicle-to-infrastructure technology is available to 10, with more than 2,250 intersections wired for the capability. TLI-equipped Audis communicate with traffic signals enabled with data from Traffic Technology Services to count […]
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks are separate companies, and have been for almost 20 years. The separation occurred in 1999, when Volvo Group sold its car manufacturing business to Ford, which in turn sold Volvo Cars to Geely in 2010. But despite being separate, the vehicle makers share a name, and now they will also […]
Flying water car. The Bubble is a 100 percent electric water taxi created by the French company SeaBubbles. The goal is to lower pollution and provide relief from heavy traffic on busy city streets. It creates no waves, no noise, and no CO2. When the Bubble reaches 7.5 mph, it rises above the water. This […]
UK commuters have a lot to deal with in the morning whether that’s battling with the crowds to get on the next train or waiting for hours in traffic jams. In fact, although Britain is undergoing a £23 billion overhaul of roads, the UK cities are still amongst the worst congestion in Europe. In a […]
A viral video has captured a traffic warden on a busy road directing traffic. Filmed on his vehicle dash cam, he uses lights to direct traffic around his car as it appears to be parked in the middle lane. Most of the cars manage to avoid him, as the lane is empty. He stops and […]
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Ryanair has cancelled a number of flights tomorrow due to the upcoming French air traffic controller strike. The strike is due to take place at 6pm tonight, and will end at 5am on March 23. Unions are striking in response to the changes in proposed labour suggested by French president Emmanuel Macron. Which airlines are […]
