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Are self-driving cars the future of mobility for disabled people?

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Self-driving cars present fundamentally new ways to think about transportation and accessibility Self Driving Cars  could revolutionise how disabled people get around their communities and even travel far from home. People who can’t see well or with physical or mental difficulties that prevent them from driving safely often rely on others – or local government or nonprofit agencies – to help them get around. Autonomous vehicle technology on its own is not enough to help these people become more independent, but simultaneous advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence can enable these vehicles to understand spoken instructions, observe nearby surroundings and communicate with people. Together, these technologies can provide independent mobility with practical assistance that is specialized for each user’s abilities and needs. Also Read :  Here's what the Nobel Prize tells us about the state of economics A lot of the necessary technology already exis...

Volvo launches India's first plug-in hybrid SUV at Rs 1.25 cr

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Volvo launches India's first plug-in hybrid SUV at Rs 1.25 cr Swedish auto major   Volvo   today launched its first plug-in hybrid sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the Indian market at Rs 1.25 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The seven seater vehicle, XC90 T8 can run for 40 km on being fully charged and can be driven for city use without any emission. It will be the first Indian car to use radar enabled safety features to avoid accidents and minimise impact through warning system. The company claims to have fifty bookings in the Indian market and aims to deliver at least 25 vehicles in next few months. When in use for long distances, the vehicle can be run on a hybrid mode or a power mode where petrol will be consumed.   Read More