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Robot bartenders, flying cars, automaton cats and dogs lead way at tech fest

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Robot bartenders, flying cars, automaton cats and dogs lead way at tech fest

CES, the yearly confab for tech heads in Las Vegas, has always been a must-attend for gadget geeks — and 2024 is no exception. There are robo-vacuums and robo-lawn mowers. There are superfast phone chargers that look like toasters. And of course, there are robot dogs — some of them furry and cuddly, and some … Read more

EPA issues less-strict auto emission rules that slow transition to EVs

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EPA issues less-strict auto emission rules that slow transition to EVs

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced less-stringent automobile emissions standards after appeals from the auto industry as sales of electric vehicles hit a speed bump. Officials still hailed the new rules as the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles — though they relax initial tailpipe limits proposed last year by … Read more