All articles tagged with #speed limit
A recent study reveals that the speed limit of quantum computers is dictated by the complexity of entanglement required to solve problems, linking problem difficulty to physical entanglement structures, and providing a new framework for optimizing quantum algorithms.
Google has globally rolled out a live speedometer and speed limit display feature for Google Maps on iPhone and Apple CarPlay, previously available on Android since 2019. The feature, now available in Google Maps for iOS version 6.123.0, helps users avoid speeding by displaying speed limits as a circular floating icon during navigation. The update is being gradually rolled out and may take a few days to reach all iPhone users.
The California Senate has passed a law requiring new cars to have passive speed limiters that alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph, aiming to reduce speeding-related crashes and fatalities. The law, which exempts emergency vehicles, mandates that half of all new vehicles have the technology by 2029 and all by 2032. The bill must still pass a vote in the California Assembly by August 31 to become law.
California senator Scott Wiener has proposed a bill to introduce European-style speed limiter technology to American cars from 2027, which would be activated by GPS and posted signage, allowing users to exceed the limit by no more than 10 miles per hour. This move aims to address the increasing number of road fatalities caused by speeding, with proponents arguing that it would save lives and improve road safety. However, some critics argue that the proposed 10 mph buffer falls short of the hard cap spot on the speed limit implemented in the European Union, emphasizing the need to eliminate the acceptance of exceeding posted speed limits on public roads.
A California Democratic lawmaker has introduced a bill that would mandate all new cars sold in the state to be equipped with a device preventing them from traveling more than 10 mph over the speed limit, as part of an effort to reduce traffic fatalities. The bill package also includes requirements for side underride guards on trucks and physical improvements to state-owned surface streets. While proponents argue that these changes are necessary to address the surge in road deaths, not everyone is on board with the legislation, with some expressing frustration with the proposed speed limit restriction.
Volvo's EX30 EV with Google built-in has passed the European General Safety Regulation (GSR) requirements for speed limit warning systems. The vehicle utilizes Google Maps data to provide accurate and up-to-date speed limit information through its Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) feature. Unlike traditional speed limit sign recognition systems, ISA combines visual systems with Google Maps data to account for nuances such as different sign designs and time-of-day speed limits. The partnership between Volvo and Google comes as the EU prepares to implement new regulations requiring vehicles to warn drivers when they exceed the speed limit.
Researchers have discovered a new speed limit for colliding black holes, with a maximum possible recoil velocity exceeding 63 million mph. This limit occurs when the black holes are at the tipping point between merging and scattering. The researchers hope to mathematically prove this limit using Einstein's equations for general relativity, which could have implications for the fundamental laws of physics. The discovery suggests that this speed limit could be part of a larger set of physical laws that apply to objects of all sizes in the universe.
Scientists have calculated that black holes can move through the universe at a speed of 17,500 miles per second, which is one-tenth the speed of light. This discovery could potentially reveal new laws of physics and change our understanding of objects in the universe. The speed limit was determined through simulations using Einstein's theories of general relativity, and if black holes are observed exceeding this limit, it could indicate the need for new, unknown laws of physics.