Source: http://carsandracingstuff.com/library/video/miscellaneous2016.php
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 06:56:49+00:00

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A selection of news segements and video clips that arent classifiable by topic or don't have their own topic pages from 2016.
VOA's George Putic shows us some of the latest technology being used to eventually power self-driving cars at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Virtual fence keeps Tasmanian devils and wildlife from crossing road.
Appeal from district court's permanent injunction in a putative class action alleging that Maricopa County Sheriff's office engages in racial profiling of Latino drivers during certain traffic stops.
The owner of the Hermosa Hotel, located within the City of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, appeals from a summary judgment in its action challenging the City's refusal to issue it residential golf cart permits.
An Idaho state prisoner appeals the district court's judgment dismissing his habeas corpus petition challenging his sentence for aggravated driving under the influence.
A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for attempted carjacking.
Petra Carrillo appeals from the summary judgment in her 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department alleging that her husband was killed during a high speed chase after police intentionally hit his car.
Jacob Rogers appeals from the summary judgment in his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action arising out of an incident between Rogers and Defendant Torres, a Bus Coach Operator employed by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Combustion engines in cars may be on their way out, but experts agree it will take a few decades before electric-powered vehicles become dominant. Meanwhile, the existing gas and diesel engines can be made more efficient and less polluting. With a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, a U.S.-based company is using an old technological concept to build a power-train that is 50% more fuel-efficient and just as powerful as conventional engines, as VOA’s George Putic reports.
A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging the sentence imposed for his conviction for shooting from a motor vehicle.
On April 9th Houston held its 29th annual Art Car Parade. VOA's Greg Flakus was there.
A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for attempted murder and shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Hira Batool Rizvi, co-founded a taxi service for women in Pakistan. She said a lot of working women are forced to spend a large portion of their earnings on safe transportation in Pakistan, which inspired her to create a service for those women to be able to travel easier.
Baghdad is a city of contradictions. War is a constant. Explosions and kidnappings are part of daily life. But the Iraqi capital remains a thriving city, even if a little beat up. VOA's Sharon Behn reports on how some in Baghdad are defying the stereotype of a nation at war by pursuing a lifestyle known for its iconic symbols of rebellion: motorbikes, leather jackets and roaring engines.
14-35042 Ronald Godwin v. Rogue Valley Youth Corr. Fac.
Ronald Godwin appeals from a summary judgment in his action alleging that he was terminated from his job with the Oregon Youth Authority for riding with, and wearing the colors of, a motorcycle club reputedly engaged in illegal activity.
The growing power of automation and computers means robots are likely to replace human truck drivers in the United States someday. Two experts say robot truckers are coming but will take years to fully take over. But others point to huge autonomous vehicles operating in mining and successful tests of self-driving cars, and predict it may happen much sooner. As VOA’s Jim Randle reports, 3.5 million humans drive trucks in the United States, and some of their jobs may be at risk.
14-56348 Debra Cerone v. Reliance Std. Life Ins. Co.
An appeal from the district court's judgment in an ERISA action regarding accidental death benefits.
With the price of gas down considerably from last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) says 56 percent of Americans plan to take at least one road trip this summer. But before travelers reach their destination, unusual sights can lure them off the highways. Erika Celeste takes a look at the time-honored tradition of roadside attractions.
A California state prisoner appeals the district court's dismissal of his untimely habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction of carjacking and related offenses.
A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for attempted murder, shooting at an unoccupied motor vehicle, and attempting to dissuade a witness.
As most big-city dwellers know, parking in public garages during a busy weekday can be very frustrating. It often seems to take forever to find an empty space... and even more if the space you find is too tight. That's not a problem in West Hollywood, California, if you decide to leave your car in the city's first automated garage. VOA’s George Putic reports.
Appeal from the denial of a habeas corpus petition challenging a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of a billy.
Alexis Torres-Simon, Alexander Garcia, and Julio Diaz appeal their convictions and sentences for multiple offenses including conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery.
Ada County Deputy Sheriff Jake Vogt appeals from the district court's order on summary judgment denying Vogt's motion for qualified immunity in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action brought by Adam Saetrum alleging, among other things, excessive force.
Stephen Yagman appeals pro se from the district court's dismissals of his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 actions challenging California Vehicle Code § 40215(b), pertaining to parking tickets.
Royland Rice appeals from the district court's summary judgment in his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action alleging that his due process rights were violated when subsequent to his arrest, his vehicle was towed and impounded and later sold.
While car manufacturers are racing to develop affordable cars able to take over from human drivers, at least during tedious parts of travel, software developers are trying to make the cars ‘think’ while doing while "driving themselves." This amounts to building artificial intelligence that will convert the huge amount of data collected by the car’s sensors into suitable 3D maps. VOA’s George Putic reports.
An appeal from denial of a habeas corpus petition challenging a conviction for discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle.
An appeal from the district court's summary judgment regarding withdrawal liability under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendment Act.
The government appeals the district court's order suppressing evidence.
An appeal from a habeas corpus petition challenging a conviction for two counts of second degree murder.
Ambulances and green government buses moved into the last rebel-held areas of Aleppo, Syria on Thursday as part of an operation to evacuate civilians and rebel fighters.
Tests of autonomous cars in real-life situations show that navigation and steering technology have matured. But several incidents involving self-driving cars running red lights prove that driverless vehicles still need a human driver ready to take over. Researchers say designing a crash-proof car is difficult, especially with the behavior of human car drivers. VOA’s George Putic reports.
Local media, citing police at the scene, said first indications pointed to an attack.
German investigators are looking for the perpetrators of the truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market that killed 12 people on Monday. The police have released a Pakistani national, their only suspect in the attack, saying they did not have enough evidence to charge him with a crime. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted by the group's media outlet Amaq. Zlatica Hoke reports.

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