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Making driverless cars change lanes more like human drivers do

In the field of self-driving cars, algorithms for controlling lane changes are an important topic of study. But most existing lane-change algorithms have one of two drawbacks: Either they rely on detailed statistical models of the driving environment, which are difficult to assemble and too complex to analyze on the fly; or they're so simple that they can lead to impractically conservative decisions, such as never changing lanes at all.

Canada set to become member of IRENA

Canada is set to become a Member of the International Renewable Energy Agency after confirming its intention to begin the membership applications process.

Successful completion of Paradise Park PV farm financing in Jamaica

Proparco and FMO will provide the senior debt for the 51 MWp solar PV park. The project, majority-owned by Neoen alongside Rekamniar Frontier Ventures and MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund, will be commissioned in the first half of 2019.

CAP-XX develops industry's first 3 Volt thin prismatic supercapacitors

Provides peak power support to 3V coin cell batteries and eliminates need for 2.7V LDO regulator for less expensive, smaller, more energy-efficient designs with extended battery life.

Smart material enables novel applications

Research led by scientists has shown the potential of liquid crystal shells as enabling material for a vast array of future applications, ranging from autonomous driving to anti-counterfeiting technology and a new class of sensors.

Wearable technology can reduce risk of back injury among nurses

An interdisciplinary study explores how wearable technologies can be used to help reduce the risk of back injuries among nurses.

Biomaterial helps regrow brain tissue after stroke in mice

New stroke-healing gel helped regrow neurons and blood vessels in mice with stroke-damaged brains, hinting at what may someday be a new therapy for stroke in people.

London car sharing goes electric

Zipcar has announced it will be introducing over 300 Volkswagen e-Golfs to London this year, in what is expected to be the largest number of publicly available shared electric cars in the country.

First 3D printed human corneas

The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University.

CLEARink announces partnership agreement with leading tablet maker

CLEARink Displays has signed a partnership agreement with a leading tablet maker to supply CLEARink tablet displays beginning in 2019. The CLEARink tablet displays will feature up to 50% larger form factors than conventional reflective tablets, high resolution, video and colour.

Off Grid Treatment of Municipal Wastewater

There is a global demand for more flexible wastewater treatment systems that are capable of operating independently of the electricity grid. As well as residential community treatment plants, there is also the need for mobile solutions that are able to serve the demands of military installations, mining sites, worker camps, disaster relief and refugee camps in a more energy efficient manner that reduces reliance on diesel generators.

A Glance at Display Week 2018

IDTechEx has attended SID Display Week 2018 and the following article will show you the latest products, technologies and activities at the show. This particular article focuses on fingerprint technologies, as well as micro-LED and transparent displays.

Rare element for flexible, printed devices

Researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer chip.

Ubimax and DAQRI announce global partnership

Ubimax has officially begun a strategic cooperation with DAQRI, a leading Los Angeles and Dublin based provider of AR smart glasses.

Geely announces new energy strategy, launch of smart hybrid flagship

Geely has unveiled its strategy in the new era of new energy vehicles. "Geely Intelligent Power" is Geely's diversified new energy strategy that follows four main technological pathways.

African cities commit to reaching zero carbon by 2050

At a meeting in Nigeria, nine African cities pledged to cut carbon emissions to zero within the next three decades.

Autonomous robot weeder challenges traditional methods

The robot works without being controlled by a human operator. It covers the ground just by getting its bearings and positioning itself with the help of its camera, GPS RTK and sensors. Its system of vision enables it to follow crop rows, and to detect the presence and position of weeds in and between the rows. Two robotic arms then apply a microdose of herbicide, systematically targeting the weeds that have been detected.

Mercedes-Benz buses for Poland

From September 2018, 86 Mercedes-Benz city buses will be arriving to reinforce the fleet of the Krakow public transport authority. Poland's second-largest public transport authority has placed an order for 56 Mercedes-Benz Citaro and 30 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid vehicles.

Taking telecoms towers off the grid

By embracing renewable and hybrid solutions for off-grid tower locations, the mobile telecoms industry can increase network coverage whilst helping to stimulate the growth of the wider renewables industry.

An elastic fiber set to revolutionize smart clothes

Scientists have found a fast and simple way to make super-elastic, multi-material, high-performance fibers. Their fibers have already been used as sensors on robotic fingers and in clothing. This breakthrough method opens the door to new kinds of smart textiles and medical implants.