An enlightening dive into the logistics behind America’s addiction to speeding. One highlight was the mention of the 85th percentile rule: an archaic principle used to help determine speed limits, wherein the speed limit is set through observation of how quickly 85% of motorists travel on that road under a free-flow environment. Although it doesn’t take a doctorate in mathematics to see the flaws in this methodology, it is based on a sound assumption: “drivers respond to the road they are given”. Read full article here
Technology
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
Merv
January 27, 2023
