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Economies of scale: Learning from the past and planning for the future
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI just returned from an aggressive tour of Germany — a weeklong trip from Berlin to Munich with several stops along the way. Much of the journey was spent getting to the next place on the schedule — trailing the Alps alongside the Autobahn where the mountains were perpetually attached to the horizon.
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Chaos in Arizona: What happens when it’s too hot to fly?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe headlines over recent weeks about soaring temperatures causing flight cancellations have meant frustration and shock at how it can be too hot to fly. How are airports and airlines handling the situation? Much of the news has centered around Phoenix Sky Harbor airport in Arizona. Local temperatures have soared close to 120 degrees during intense summer heat affecting the whole Southwest region. As a result, the airport saw numerous cancellations and delays of flights over a few days, simply citing the temperatures as the reason aircraft could not fly.
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Trio of upcoming racing games promise to please Porsche fans
Ross Lancaster Recreation & LeisureStarting in 2000, Porsche signed an exclusive license with Electronic Arts (EA) for its vehicles to appear in the popular game developer's titles. However, after years of consternation from the gaming world, the Porsche/EA exclusivity license expired late last year. As a result, three well-known racing simulation franchises will feature Porsches when they debut this fall, in a development sure to please speed-loving gamers and Porsche fanatics alike.
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47 states now prohibit texting while driving
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDistracted driving contributed to the deaths of 3,477 people and injured an additional 391,000 in crashes reported in 2015 by the National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration (NHTSA). According to the NHTSA, an estimated 660,000 drivers on our roads use cellphones during daylight hours. While teens make up the largest age group of drivers distracted at the time of a fatal crash, older adults are also included in this risky category of drivers.
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Building the ultimate early 986 Porsche Boxster
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe 986 generation of the Porsche Boxster currently has an amazing value. Early cars in decent running condition from 1997-1999 can be purchased for as low as $5,000, with lower-mileage, well-maintained cars easy to find for about $7,500. For your money, you get a car that up to the A pillar looks almost exactly like a 996 generation 911. You also get a mid-engine roadster that has some of the best handling you can buy. It's a lot of vehicle for the money.
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Sky’s the limit: Just who controls drones?
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOn May 25, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Drone Federalism Act of 2017. The bill would, if passed, protect states' rights to control the movement of drones over state airspace at certain heights. This is just one of many recent rounds in the war for control of the skies being waged between governments and drone users.
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Move over, controller: Digital towers arrive in the UK
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLondon City — the famous airport built in the heart of the former docklands in the UK capital — will become the first airport in the country to introduce a digital control tower, replacing binoculars with cameras and a control room almost 100 miles away.
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Oh, how a trip to the junkyard has changed
Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhen I first got into cars back in high school, one of my friends offered me a ride to the local junkyard to pick up some used parts. I had never been to the yard before, and it turned out to be an amazing experience. I needed a few items for my newly acquired '70 Challenger, so I jumped in his Buick Skylark, and we made the trek to Norwalk, Connecticut, where three automotive junkyards awaited my visit. The places were a mess with stuff everywhere.
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How are airports handling the electronics ban?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHomeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced Sunday the news travelers have been hoping to avoid: that the ban on carrying laptops and larger electronic items in the aircraft cabin may be extended to all international flights in and out of the United States.
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States waking up to spike in marijuana‑related crash fatalities
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityResearch shows that increasing rates of marijuana use have resulted in an increased rate of car crash fatalities. It is a problem that many proponents for legal adult use of recreational marijuana wish to pretend does not exist. In fact, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a marijuana legalization bill today with concerns about public safety on his mind. Scott is sending the bill back to the state legislature, asking for harsher penalties for those who drive under the influence.
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