At CES, AI-powered Garbage Trucks Reduce Battery Fire Risk

At CES, AI-powered Garbage Trucks Reduce Battery Fire Risk

From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), companies unveiled a next-generation garbage truck designed to detect these highly flammable batteries. The innovation comes as careless disposal of batteries from smartphones, electric…

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Imposing Pickup Trucks Symbolise Pakistan’s Power Gulf

Imposing Pickup Trucks Symbolise Pakistan’s Power Gulf

In Pakistan’s largest city, cars inch forward in bumper-to-bumper traffic. But some seamlessly carve through the jam: SUVs flanked by Toyota Hilux pickup trucks. The Hilux has become a symbol of power, affluence and intimidation in a society marked by significant class divisions. “The vehicle carries an image that suggests anyone escorted by one must…

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Trash Overwhelms Havana As Garbage Trucks Lack Parts, Fuel

Trash Overwhelms Havana As Garbage Trucks Lack Parts, Fuel

Cuba’s iconic capital Havana is drowning in a sea of uncollected trash as a critical shortage of fuel and vehicle parts affects garbage collection on the island crippled by sanctions and economic woes. Mountains of rubbish on the streets give off a foul odor and attract clouds of flies in several parts of the city…

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Japan’s Isuzu Motors to produce EV pickup trucks in Thailand

Japan’s Isuzu Motors to produce EV pickup trucks in Thailand

JAPANESE automaker Isuzu Motors plans to use Thailand as a production base for an electric version of its D-MAX pickup truck, with a plan to start exports next year, a Thai government spokesperson said on Thursday (Mar 21). Chai Wacharonke said the firm plans to invest one trillion yen (S$8.9 billion) in research and development…

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Toyota recalling 380,000 trucks over axle issue

Toyota recalling 380,000 trucks over axle issue

TOYOTA Motor said on Friday (Mar 1) it is recalling about 380,000 trucks in the US over an axle issue that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 2022 and 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles because an axle shaft separation can impact vehicle stability and brake performance due to debris causing improperly…

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‘Pity Us’: Deadly Scenes As Desperate Gazans Rush Aid Trucks

‘Pity Us’: Deadly Scenes As Desperate Gazans Rush Aid Trucks

Thousands of Palestinians flocked to an aid distribution point early Thursday, desperate for food amid Gaza’s looming famine, only to be met with lethal chaos including live fire by Israeli troops. By mid-afternoon the Hamas-run health ministry said more than 100 people were reported dead in the grisly incident which underscored worsening shortages in the…

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