Technology

Sameer Contractor

Jun 6, 2017, 7:40 PM

Apple iPhone Gets 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' Feature With iOS11

Trying to combat the issue of iPhone owners using their phones while driving, Apple has now created a new feature for the upcoming iOS 11 update called 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' (DNDWD) that locks your phone down when it senses you are behind the wheel.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 5, 2017

  Maruti Suzuki Reduces CO2 Emissions Nearly 20% In Last Decade

  Maruti Suzuki, Indias largest car maker have put out the figures that shows the decrease in overall CO2 emissions from its range of vehicles over the last decade. The drop in CO2 emissions has been attributed to better technology for both its petrol and diesel power plants, new generation engines altogether and the introduction of start-stop technology like mild-hybrid systems that are currently available in the Ertiga and the Ciaz. The addition of several CNG equipped models right from the factory floor in the Maruti Suzuki lineup have also added to the drop in emissions along with new platforms that have dramatically decreased overall weight and are more mechanically efficient.

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  Agence-France Presse | Jun 3, 2017

  Waymo Turning Tech Talent To Self-Driving Trucks

  Alphabet-owned Waymo is putting its autonomous driving expertise to work in trucking, in a new track for the unit formerly known as Google Car.

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  Indo-Asian News Service | Jun 1, 2017

  Uber Brings 'Compliments' Feature To India

  Once a rider leaves a compliment, drivers will get a notification in app, taking them to the message and the compliments badge they have collected -- whether that is for expert navigation, great music choice or excellent service.

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  Reuters | May 31, 2017

  Toyota Uses Open-Source Software In New Approach To In-Car Tech

  Toyota is among 10 global automakers working with suppliers and technology companies to jointly build AGL, a basic, open-source platform for vehicle applications which automakers can customise, eliminating the need to code systems from the ground up for each vehicle model.

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  Mark Bergen, Bloomberg | May 31, 2017

  Uber Fires Executive At Center Of Driverless Car Legal Fight

  Uber Technologies Inc. fired self-driving car executive Anthony Levandowski, yielding to mounting pressure in its court fight with rival Waymo to part ways with the engineer after a judge concluded he took thousands of confidential files from the Alphabet Inc. unit.

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  PTI | May 28, 2017

  Mahindra Aims To Increase Electric Vehicle Production To 5000 Units Per Month By 2019

  Banking on the shared mobility space after launch of India's maiden electric vehicle project in Nagpur, automobile giant Mahindra & Mahindra is eyeing a capacity of 5,000 e-vehicles a month by 2019 which will be expanded further.

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  car&bike Team | May 27, 2017

  BMW Showcases Motorrad Concept Link - An Emission-Free Two-Wheeler

  The BMW Motorrad Concept Link, in addition to meeting the requirements of modern urban mobility, also offers fast acceleration and easy handling.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | May 26, 2017

  Mahindra Considers Electric XUV Aero Coupe

  Mahindras XUV Aero Coupe Concept could find electric applications in the future. The company is currently working on a long-range electric motor and is exploring the possibility of an electric powered XUV500 Aero Coupe.

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