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Students Create Tough Solar-Powered Car

NFK Editors — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:30:08 +0000

A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a tough car that's completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.

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US Auto Workers Go on Strike

NFK Editors — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:30:29 +0000

On Friday, thousands of workers at three of the largest US car companies went on strike. The workers are part of the United Auto Workers union, and they're looking for better pay and job security, as car companies make the move to electric cars.

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Robotaxis Move Forward, but Face Problems

NFK Editors — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:30:20 +0000

Recently, fans of self-driving cars have gotten some good news, followed by bad news. Two self-driving taxi companies were given permission to expand their work in San Francisco. But a string of accidents has led to new concerns about how safe the cars actually are.

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EU Parliament Says Gas, Diesel Cars Must End by 2035

NFK Editors — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:30:23 +0000

The European Parliament has approved a plan that would ban the sale of new cars and vans that run on gasoline or diesel fuel by 2035. The plan is part of a larger effort to reduce pollution in Europe.

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News Roundup: Truss Resigns, Digital Licenses, & Pan Solo

NFK Editors — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:30:37 +0000

In today's news roundup, Liz Truss resigns as the prime minister of the United Kingdom after just 45 days, California approves digital license plates, and a bakery in California recreates a life-size scene from Star Wars - out of bread dough.

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News Roundup: January 6, Nuclear Statement, & a Color-Changing Car

NFK Editors — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:30:51 +0000

In today's news roundup, the United States marks one year since its Capitol was attacked by supporters of Donald Trump, five major nuclear powers say a nuclear war should never be fought, and BMW shows off an electric car that can change colors.

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Scientists Teach Goldfish to Drive a Car on Land

NFK Editors — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:30:55 +0000

Scientists in Israel have taught goldfish an unusual way to reach a target - by driving a small robotic car on dry land. The experiment was designed to test whether goldfish could find their way in conditions very different from their natural living conditions.

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Students Hit High Speeds in Self-Driving Car Race

NFK Editors — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:30:02 +0000

On October 23, race cars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway zipped around the track at high speeds - with no one driving them. The race was an international contest for the fastest self-driving car, with a $1 million prize.

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Algeria Finally Ends World’s Leaded Gas Sales

NFK Editors — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:30:57 +0000

In July, Algeria became the last country in the world to stop selling leaded gasoline. The news marks a major step in improving the environment, and shows that the world's countries can work together to solve environmental problems.

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Computer Chip Shortage Hurts Car Makers

NFK Editors — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:30:37 +0000

Car makers around the world are being forced to make fewer cars because they can't get enough computer parts. Several factories have been closed temporarily as a result. The problem is expected to continue for several months.

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