Safety
Search documents
Highlight Motor Group takes delivery of largest Canadian order of all-new Volvo VNL trucks
Globenewswire· 2026-01-07 15:00
Core Insights - Volvo Trucks North America has delivered 125 all-new Volvo VNL 860 trucks to Highlight Motor Group, marking the largest order of this model in Canada to date [1][11] - The investment emphasizes safety, driver comfort, and sustainability in Highlight's long-haul operations across Canada and the United States [1][4] Company Commitment - Highlight Motor Group has demonstrated a long-term partnership with Volvo Trucks, focusing on safety, efficiency, and driver satisfaction [2] - The company maintains one of the youngest fleets in the industry, refreshing vehicles every four to five years, with most power units being Volvo models [2] Safety Features - Test drivers of the VNL 860 have praised its advanced safety features, including Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus, lane keep support, pedestrian detection, and automated emergency braking [3] Sustainability Goals - Highlight Motor Group prioritizes sustainability, with the new VNL 860 offering up to a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to previous models, contributing to cost savings and emissions reductions [4]
Tesla electric doors face safety scrutiny, says Canaccord Genuity’s George Gianarikas
CNBC Television· 2025-12-23 12:23
Safety Concerns & Regulatory Impact - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 收到了关于 Tesla 安全问题的投诉,引发了对 Tesla 车辆安全标准的关注 [1][2] - 尽管存在安全问题,但 Tesla 车辆在 Nitsa 和 Euro NCAP 的安全评级中一直表现出色 [2] - SpaceX 的碎片问题可能影响监管机构对 Tesla 机器人出租车业务安全性的看法 [10][11] Robo Taxi & Autonomous Driving - 行业对机器人出租车市场前景持乐观态度,预计其安全性将超过人类驾驶 [4][5] - Tesla 希望在奥斯汀推出无人驾驶机器人出租车服务,并计划在全国范围内扩展 [3] - 行业认为不应只关注当下的事故或安全问题,而应关注机器人出租车的整体安全状况,因为从长远来看,它们将比人类驾驶更安全 [13] Sales & Market Dynamics - Elon Musk 的政治立场可能在 2025 年第一、二季度对 Tesla 的销量产生影响 [7][8] - 美国电动汽车补贴的结束对销量产生了一定影响,预计第四季度销量将从 40 多万辆降至 42.7 万辆,但预计 2026 年和 2027 年销量将反弹 [8][9] - 美国电动汽车市场竞争减少,对 Tesla 和 Rivian 等垂直整合公司有利 [9]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-12-23 05:56
Safety Concerns - Organized crime groups are exploiting vulnerable young foreign men to drive trucks, posing a safety risk due to inadequate training and unfamiliarity with driving conditions [1] - These drivers often lack sufficient training and experience operating heavy-duty trucks, increasing the likelihood of accidents [1] Economic Impact - The exploitation of foreign drivers undercuts American truckers' wages, creating an economic crisis within the industry [1] - The trucking industry faces an economic crisis due to the prevalence of organized crime [1] Security Risks - Organized crime's involvement in trucking presents a security crisis for the American trucking industry [1] - The trucking industry is facing a security crisis [1]
Plane makes safe emergency landing with first use of Autoland system
NBC News· 2025-12-23 02:39
It happened Saturday afternoon in Colorado. >> Pilot incapacitation 2 miles south of Kilo. Emergency auto land in 19 minutes on runway 30.Right at Kilo. >> A computerized voice breaking over the radio, alerting controllers at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in Broomfield to an inbound emergency. The computer transmitting which runway the Beachcraft Super King would land on, then counting down as it approached.Emergency auto land in 9 minutes on runway 30 right at Kilo. >> Immediately the controller at the busy ...
Staying Afloat: The Innovation That Buys You Time | Geir Karlsen | TEDxArendal
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:09
Problem & Solution - Drowning is the world's leading accidental death, with 40 people drowning every hour [8][9] - The company aims to build a "life jacket" for boats, a device that automatically inflates when submerged, keeping the boat afloat and visible [9] Product Features & Benefits - The device inflates automatically in only a minute when taking on water, requiring only 30 cm of submersion to activate [10] - The product is reusable, sustainable, and can be repacked and redeployed within minutes [11] - The device has been tested through salt water exposure, drastic temperature changes, and sharp objects, meeting the strictest regulations of the Norwegian Maritime Authority and international standards [11] Target Market & Applications - The company offers equipment for drones, snowmobiles, and rescue kits for coast guards and SAR services [10] - The number of units needed for a boat depends on its size and weight [11] - The product aims to prevent boats from sinking, addressing the fact that while fire extinguishers are required on boats, few have devices to prevent sinking, even though sinking occurs seven times more often than fire [9] Safety Concerns & Statistics - In Norway, approximately 80 boats catch fire each year, while seven times that number sink [9] - Hypothermia can take effect within 15 minutes in choppy cold waters, highlighting the need for solutions that keep people out of the water [7] - Having a device to keep a damaged boat afloat increases the chance of survival by 50% and the chance of being found by over 90% [9]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-12-21 04:29
Government & Citizen Relationship - The UK government's monopoly on arms is now perceived as a tool for control rather than safety [1] - Citizens in the UK feel they have lost their safety after giving up their arms to the government [1] International Relations & Policy - The report suggests the US should learn from the UK's experience regarding arms and government power [1]
Brown University students on edge as shooter remains at large
MSNBC· 2025-12-16 22:00
I'm at Brown University where students are still feeling on edge after police haven't been able to locate a person of interest or suspect in the deadly shooting Saturday afternoon. >> I'm definitely a little bit apprehensive just because of obviously what happened and knowing he's still out there. Everything shut down.Um our finals were cancelled and it's just not an environment I want to be in. So, >> a lot of people try to figure out rides to get out of here. Um that being said, I personally I feel like w ...
X @mert | helius.dev
mert | helius.dev· 2025-12-16 10:01
last word on london (pending shitposts)- i saw a few ppl say they want tokyo so i said you can just do that- if sf has already decided, imo not worth to change. they have billions, let them spend it. u focus on pmf.- if you think it's self-important that hundreds of people are concerned about london's safety, you are a retard. perhaps it's not warranted, but you are no one to assess other people's risk levels for them. thx! ...
WHY MOTORSPORTS MATTERS FOR INDIA'S FUTURE | Murshid Basheer | TEDxKCMT
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:02
one thി would like to ask can you canയ കരിയർ ഇമോട്ടോസ്പോട്സ് എസ്പഷി നമ്മൾ കേരള ആയതുകൊണ്ട്തന്നെ കേരളയിൽ നിന്നുകൊണ്ട് നിങ്ങൾ ഒരു മോട്ടോ സ്പോർട്സിൽ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് എന്തെങ്കിലും അച്ചീവ് ചെയ്യാൻ സാധിക്കും എന്ന് ചോദിച്ചു കഴിഞ്ഞാൽവ വിൽബയ ആൻസർനൗ ആല ഇ ഡിജിറ്റൽ ലൈഫിലാണ് ജീവിക്കുന്നത് അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ മോട്ടോ സ്പോട് നെ കുറിച്ചൊക്കെ ഒരുപക്ഷേ നമ്മൾ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലൂടെ ഒക്കെ കണ്ടിട്ടുണ്ടാവും. ബാക്ക് ഇൻ 2006 അതായത് ഒരു 20 വർഷം പിന്നിലേക്ക് മോട്ടോ സ്പോർട്സിൽ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ബൈക്കേഴ്സ് സ്റ്റൻ റൈഡിങ് എന്നൊക്കെ പറയുന്ന സമയത്ത് നിങ്ങളോട് ച ...