Photo: istockphoto.comQ: I tried to mow the lawn several times this week, but the the reaper keeps dying. What could cause it to stop working? Do I need to call a professional or buy a new mower, or is this something I can fix myself? To: The mowing shoes are on, the sunscreen is on, and you’re ready to tackle your covered yard. But instead of hearing the soft sound of the engine running, the mower stops. When a lawn mower keeps dying, it can prevent a homeowner from doing the work needed to maintain the home’s curb appeal. The…
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Nigeria’s state oil company almost tripled the price of petrol at the pump after President Bola Tinubu said he would follow through on a promise to withdraw fuel subsidies that cost the government $10 billion last year. The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. raised the cost to 488 naira ($1.05) a liter on Wednesday from 184 naira in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, according to a document seen by Bloomberg and confirmed by the company. In Abuja, the country’s capital, prices will rise to 537 naira from 194, he said. Tinubu announced the end of the decades-old subsidy regime in his inauguration…
Although 90 percent of new vehicles are offered with AEB systems, NHTSA wants to make sure they work better, especially for pedestrians. for Sebastian Bell comments comments May 31, 2023 at 4:32 p.m The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new rules that would require almost all light vehicles in the US to be equipped with an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system. The federal organization predicts the move would save more than 360 lives a year. “Today, we take an important step to save lives and make our roads safer for all Americans,” said US Transportation Secretary Pete…
The global automotive landscape is witnessing a rapid shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) as the world strives for a greener future. Electric cars have gained popularity because of their promise to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Central to this transformation is the remarkable development and deployment of advanced battery technologies that power these vehicles. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the origins of electric vehicle batteries, shed light on the growing demand for electric vehicles, and critically assess the environmental impact of battery mining and production versus extraction and traditional oil refining. The rise of…
A car jumped off a tow truck ramp onto a Georgia highway, flew through the air and landed last week, and the whole thing was caught on video.The wild scene unfolded as the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Georgia State Patrol last Wednesday on a highway, according to the sheriff’s office.The two sides of the freeway are separated by a grass median, and a flatbed trailer truck was parked on the opposite side of the road with the ramp down. A sheriff’s deputy wear a body camera was walking toward the crane when an apparently distracted driver sped down…
The AI-based traffic system or Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) will be a game-changer once it is fully implemented on Delhi’s roads, said Surender Singh Yadav, Special Commissioner of Traffic Police, Delhi. Delhi of IPS at 7th ASSOCHAM Road Safety Conference on ‘Responsible’. Intelligent behavior and mobility “A road map for a safe life on the road”. Speaking at the event where he was the chief guest, Yadav mentioned that the ITMS would take another 1-1.5 years to be fully implemented and would cost approximately Rs 1.4 billion. Yadav, who is part of a special committee on road safety constituted…
Global energy intelligence and data provider TGS, in partnership with PGS and Schlumberger, has secured pre-funding for a multi-client 3D seismic survey of 6,885 square kilometers (2,658 square miles) off the coast of Malaysia in the province of Northern Luconia in the Sarawak Basin. TGS said in a statement on Tuesday that this new acquisition was due to start in June 2023. The survey is the second phase of a multi-year contract initially awarded by Petronas in August 2020 to acquire and process up to 105,000 square kilometers of 3D customer data for five years in the Basin. This survey…
was published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports.Road Safety Insurance InstituteTeen drivers have crash rates nearly four times higher than drivers 20 and older, and the problem isn’t going away. Total traffic deaths have risen in recent years after decades of decline, and teen fatalities have followed the same pattern, rising 11% from 2020 to 3,058 in 2021. But teenagers often drive older, less crash-worthy vehicles. A new list of 46 used and 16 new vehicles for teens, published last week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports, aims to make it as…
New York, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Automotive Active Grille Blind Market generated revenue of US$ 4.45 billion by 2022. The global automotive active grill blinds market is expected to reach 10.01 billion dollars in 2033, growing to 7.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2033. The market is driven by growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, increasing government regulations on fuel economy, and growing popularity of SUVs and crossovers. The global automotive industry has evolved rapidly in recent years, driven by growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and growing environmental concerns. Automakers are actively seeking innovative solutions to improve vehicle aerodynamics…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – A woman drove her car into a tow truck at full speed on a Georgia highway last week and the crash was caught on video.Footage from a Lowndes County Sheriff’s deputy’s body camera shows the car going about 120 feet in the air before crashing back onto the freeway. Officers were on the other side of the road conducting a traffic stop when the crash occurred.Video of the incident can be viewed in the media player at the top of this article.The 21-year-old driver was hospitalized with serious injuries, WSB-TV reported.An officer who was hit by…