Apparently, mathematicians have figured out how to solve urban traffic jams and free up our roads. Instead of focusing solely on road improvements, Alexander Krylatov’s new book proposes that we look elsewhere. For example, he argues that all drivers should only receive instructions from one central hub so as to make rerouting cars efficient, likely to eliminate contradicting instructions from being sent out and causing traffic jams.
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here