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What’s the real issue behind the staggering wave of auto recalls?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe amount of recalls so far this year has resulted in a most dubious record. In early July, the total number of cars recalled reached 37.5 million, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's lists, blowing past the old record of 30.8 million set in 2004 with nearly half the year remaining.
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Relief planned for Mexico City with new airport
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMexico City is home to Latin America's second-busiest airport (after Sao Paulo Guarulhos), and it is about ready to burst as pressure mounts on infrastructure amid growing airline traffic. But plans are afoot to bring relief with a new airport capable of meeting the demands of the future.
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Building a dream: Starting to construct the 944 GTS and 951 GTS
Jason Gonzalez Recreation & LeisureAt the end of last year, we began discussing the design specs of a car that Porsche never turned out, the 944GTS. What initially started as excited daydreaming evolved into speculation, research and even some heated discussions over the car that Stuttgart seemed to overlook.
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Car seat sensors aim to curb drowsy driving accidents
Stephanie McKenzie Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMany automobile accidents around the world are caused by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Now, a U.K. company is aiming to help alleviate this deadly problem.
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The ADS-B dilemma: How soon should HEMS operators act?
Michael P. Koval Medical & Allied HealthcareA significant mandate for HEMS operators is looming on the horizon. The FAA requires that aircraft operating in certain classes of airspace must be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out by Jan. 1, 2020.
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Autonomous vehicles driving the future of transportation
Preston Keefe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOver the next decade, federal, state and local transportation agencies may need to rethink their business plans as a result of a major innovation in technology. Autonomous vehicles — sometimes known as automated vehicles, smart cars, driverless cars or intelligent vehicles — are capable of providing significant independent driving assistance.
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Sea-Tac to grow as a Delta hub
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDelta Air Lines plans to grow in the competitive Northwest marketplace by significantly increasing its presence at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, and the airport is expected to reciprocate with expanded and improved facilities in anticipation for the increased number of flights.
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An unknown artist and his Porsche speakeasy
Pablo Deferrari Recreation & LeisureJames Bielen is an old-school craftsman when it comes to Porsches. He's like an artist, preferring to work alone. He's too much of a perfectionist with incredible attention to detail to trust anyone else with his exclusive work. Volume isn't his game, and that's why he's word of mouth.
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Group therapy: Close-call stories help improve flight safety
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Center for Medical Transport Research will hold its annual Safety Story Workshop from Oct. 22-24 in Denver. With help from the Center for Digital Story Telling, TCMTR will bring together air medical professionals who will again share their stories about coming a razor's width from "buying the farm" — pilot parlance for ending up in a body bag.
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Who wins in Tesla’s patent move?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn the world of automotive technology, patents exclusive to one automaker have traditionally been guarded as extremely valuable possessions, never to make it into a rival's hands. On June 12, Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned that line of thinking on its head.
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