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Dubai tests German-built Volocopter drone taxi

The self-piloting Volocopter is less noisy than a traditional helicopter.
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Sara Clemence
September 27, 2017 05:00 AM

Dubai staged the first public test of its drone taxi service on Monday, offering a peek at what it might—or will—be like to commute by flying car.

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GM promotes Duncan Aldred to president of North America
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The automaker said Aldred’s appointment is effective immediately. He will report to Rory Harvey, GM’s president of global markets.

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Lindsay VanHulle
GM promotes Duncan Aldred to president of North America
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In the shadow of China’s military, Taiwan’s globally critical suppliers keep working
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Hans Greimel
In the shadow of China’s military, Taiwan’s globally critical suppliers keep working
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After years of stalling out, autonomous driving appears to be on the comeback trail
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Pete Bigelow
After years of stalling out, autonomous driving appears to be on the comeback trail
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Parts tariffs are now in effect. Here’s how they work
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