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December 18, 2015

California proposes rules for self-driving cars
San Francisco (AFP) Dec 17, 2015
California motor vehicle department officials on Wednesday proposed self-driving car regulations that included mandating that a person could take the wheel if needed. The draft set of rules released by the California Department of Motor Vehicles for a public comment phase would not allow for legal operation of an autonomous car being tested by Google because it lacks a steering wheel or foot pedal controls. "We're gravely disappointed that California is already writing a ceiling on the potential ... read more

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China's Panda New Energy orders electric cars from Nevs, ex-Saab, for $12 bln Chinese energy vehicle leasing company Panda New Energy has placed an order for 250,000 electric cars from Chinese-owned carmaker Nevs, formerly Saab, for $12 billion (11 billion euros), Nevs announced on Thursday. ... more		Wearable tech market surge led by new gadgets The global market for wearable technology is seeing a surge, led by watches, smart clothing and other connected gadgets, a research report said Thursday. ... more		Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': report Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report		China Southern Airlines orders 110 planes worth $10 bn from Boeing China Southern Airlines has ordered 110 planes from Boeing worth more than $10 billion at list prices, the airline said Thursday, as a Chinese boom in air travel defies slowing economic growth. ... more
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Belgium restarts nuclear reactor, angers Germany

India court mulls ban on new diesel cars as Delhi chokes

Samsung takes Apple patent case to US Supreme Court

US efforts to stem IS oil yield results

Average gas price hovers near $2 per gallon, lowest since 2009

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Oil export ban is last obstacle to passage of spending bill

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Fossils reveal ancient shrublands in fiery landscape

Soyuz in the zone Dec 17 Galileo GPS launch

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