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NVIDIA unveils its powerful Xavier SOC for self-driving cars
NVIDIA to unveil the Xavier SOC for autonomous cars A new NVIDIA computer processing system can process 30 trillion operations per second. At the moment, there is a huge need for more powerful processors in the emerging self-driving and semi-autonomous car grows. NVIDIA is making sure it stays ahead of the current trend in A.I. autonomous computer processing. At CES,...
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Misleading car history adverts in the UK could mean that millions of Britons could be entitled to a refund on used cars
Misleading car history adverts in the UK could mean that millions of Britons could be entitled to a refund on used cars. Brits who bought an ex-rental vehicle without knowing it could be eligible to receive up to 100 per cent damages, according to lawyers. Motorists in the UK, could be owed thousands of pounds in refunds as part of...
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Hyundai and Kia developing AI assistants for cars
From 2019, Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have a voice-powered virtual assistant with built in artificial intelligence (AI) The Hyundai and Kia AI voice assistant is being dubbed “Intelligent Personal Agent,” The new AI voice system will leverage the connectivity provided by connected cars combined with voice recognition software which will in turn tap into users’ other services to provide...
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Network of 70 compressed natural gas filling stations announced
An announcement has been made that 70 compressed natural gas filling stations are in the process of being developed in Ireland to service trucks, vans and buses. The network is to be provided under the European Causeway Project and oversight of the project will be by scientists at NUI Galway and Gas Networks Ireland (GNI). The use of compressed natural...
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AA says legislation is needed in Ireland on self-driving cars
Legislation for self-driving cars There are concerns about who is liable in the event of a self-driving car being involved in a collision here in Ireland. Legislation on the use of autonomous and self-driving cars has to be introduced s preparation for the future of motoring, AA Ireland has warned. An AA survey has found that almost half of respondents...
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Bus driver arrested at Garda checkpoint on M1 motorway with passengers on board
A bus driver was arrested on Saturday morning at a garda checkpoint on the M1 motorway with passengers on board Gardai carried out a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint on the M1 motorway between Swords and Balbriggan on Saturday morning. Unusually, when the bus approached the checkpoint it was pulled over even though it was carrying passengers. The driver may not have...
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'Cars for Bars' plan for rural areas
A government Minister has suggested that there should be a 'Cars for Bars' initiative to bring people to and from the pub in rural areas or Ireland. Brendan Griffin, who is the Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Transport, and Sport, wants to introduce a scheme where people would volunteer to drive other locals in the community for...
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Photographs of cars destroyed in Liverpool car park fire released
Photographs have been released which show the utter destruction caused by a huge inferno at a city centre car park in Liverpool that destroyed up to 1,600 vehicles. The pictures reveal rows of burnt-out cars that were parked at the seven-storey building at the Liverpool Echo Arena which was engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve. The fire started after...
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4,000 drivers fined for Dublin Port Tunnel speeding
4000 drivers fined for Dublin Port Tunnel speeding More than 4,000 drivers have been issued with speeding fines after exceeding the speed limit at the Dublin Port Tunnel. The new 'average speed' detection system was introduced just six months ago and in that time the system has caught thousands of drivers in the speed trap. The new cameras time vehicles...
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Electric car owners will not have to pay tolls
Electric car owners will not be required to pay toll charges on national routes in the coming months. Motorists could also get access to free parking in the future if they have a fossil fuel-free vehicles. Denis Naughten, the Communications Minister, has predicted initiatives and incentives for electric cars would likely see their number on Irish roads increase by a...