Mercedes-Benz makes 10 million vehicles with pedestrian emergency braking system in 10 years, ET Auto

Warning and support in the event of acute accident risk Mercedes-Benz introduced the first Brake Assist System (BAS) back in 1996. In 2005, radar technology was used to enhance the brake assist system by making it anticipatory. With more than 40 active assistance systems currently available, Mercedes-Benz is making a decisive contribution to increasing the…

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Drill, Baby, Drill: The Promise of Geothermal Power

Clean energy has become synonymous with wind and solar, and with good reason. Thanks to improved technology and declining costs, wind turbines and solar panels are producing a rapidly growing share of the world’s electricity. But there are many other sources of clean power that could provide abundant, emissions-free energy and help replace fossil fuels….

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Mazda rediscovers it stylistic mojo with its stunning Iconic SP concept. Could it be the MX-5’s electrified successor – or even the return of the RX-7?

Tipped to preview a production sports car, possibly even the next MX-5, Mazda’s Iconic SP concept conjures fond memories of the fellow rotary-powered third-gen (FD) Mazda RX-7, and size-wise the show car is only a little shorter (-105mm) but wider (+90mm) and lower (-80mm). Revealed at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, the Iconic SP…

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