Brian Miner, a truck driver showed what can happen when police officers find out they’re being videotaped.
Good Samaritan says 911 operator debated him instead of quickly sending help for carjacking
By Charlene Sakoda
A motorist in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA witnessed a woman getting carjacked and called 911, but instead of getting help, he says the 911 operator debated him about what to call the crime.
European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight, energy-efficient and safe cars
The University of Sunderland (UK), working with a consortium of five other research partners from Italy, Spain and Germany, has been selected for funding by the €1-billion (US$1.4-billion) Graphene Flagship research initiative in Europe for their iGCAuto proposal.
Audi to use suspension springs of glass fiber-reinforced polymer instead of steel
Audi will introduce new, lightweight suspension springs made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) in an upper mid-size model before the end of the year. The GFRP spring is some 40% lighter than a steel spring.
Philips will merge LED components, auto lighting into stand-alone business
Dutch supplier Philips said today it will merge its Lumileds LED components and automotive lighting divisions into a stand-alone subsidiary which could potentially be spun off.
