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Apr 18, 2017, 1:31 AM

MapMyIndia Launches Digital Twin Of Real World

In its flagship "Map the Future" conference, MapMyIndia announced the development of what is called the Digital Twin of the Real World as well as alliances with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Idea Cellular , Visit Health, Aatapaha Smart Lighting, Reverie Language Technologies and Udacity India, to develop India-specific solutions.

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  PTI | Apr 11, 2017

  Gujarat Scientists Develop System To Help Cars Avoid Collisions With Cows

  Scientists from Gujarat Technological University have developed a new system that combines a dashboard camera with an algorithm that can detect if an object near the vehicle is an animal and evaluate if its movements pose a risk to the vehicle.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Mar 31, 2017

  BS III Vs BS IV Vehicles: Mechanical Differences And Retrofitment Of Emissions Control Units

  We tell you about the difference between the BS III vehicles and BS IV vehicles and the options for manufacturers with regards to their stock of BS III vehicles.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 30, 2017

  Emflux Builds India's First Electric Superbike

  Emflux Motors, a Bengaluru-based technological start-up, is in the process of designing and developing what will be India's first electric superbike. The electric sportbike will be comparable to 600-650 cc motorbikes with internal combustion engines in terms of performance, with a top speed of 170 kmph and 0-100 kmph acceleration in just 3.5 seconds.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 28, 2017

  Uber Puts Its Self-Driving Cars Back On The Road After Crash

  Uber's investigation into the incident has cleared its self-driving cars to resume the project in Tempe, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 27, 2017

  Mugen Shinden Unveils New Electric Superbike

  Japanese electric motorcycle manufacturer Mugen Shinden has unveiled a new model - the Mugen Shinden Roku - the firm's sixth entry into the Isle of Man TT. "Roku" - Japanese for number "six" is so named to mark Mugen's sixth year in the iconic race. Piloted this year by John McGuinness and Guy Martin, this year's attempt will be to break the 120 mph (193 kmph) at the TT Zero event at the IOMTT.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 26, 2017

  Uber Stops Testing Its Autonomous Fleet After Crash in Arizona, USA

  A Volvo SUV belonging to Uber was involved in a high-impact crash in Arizona, USA with a person sitting behind the wheel. There were no injuries reported and the company is investigating the incident as well. As a precaution, Uber has suspended testing its autonomous driving fleet in Arizona and Pittsburgh.

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  Kingshuk Dutta | Mar 23, 2017

  Are Two-Stroke Engines Making A Comeback?

  Two-stroke engines have always been a favourite of motorcycling enthusiasts around the world. Unfortunately, their unreliable, fuel-thirsty and pollution-heavy character led them to being phased out. But KTM and Honda are working on fuel-injected two-stroke engines that could be used on regular bikes. KTM will be launching the world's first ever regular production bikes with fuel-injected two-stroke engines in a couple of months from now.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 22, 2017

  Zona Unveils Helmet Rear View Camera

  British start-up Zona has unveiled a rear view camera that may be the one of the first steps towards the future of how motorcycle riders check their rear view. The 'intelligent rear view system' fits any motorcycle and any helmet and will give motorcyclists full rear view vision in just one quick glance in the helmet's visor.

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