eawosika
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Comment · 26 days ago
A new article exploring why electric vehicles are heavier than gasoline-powered vehicles, why automakers cannot simply “use smaller batteries,” and whether improvements in battery design can make EVs lighter. It also looks at the tradeoff between battery mass and driving range, and foreshadows the implications of EVs becoming a larger share of the vehicle fleet in the US and around the world.
Comment · 1 month ago
What does it mean when people say "AI alignment is unsolved"? I tried to find out by writing about the biggest obstacles to perfectly aligning AI models and systems with human goals, preferences, values, rules, and intentions.
Comment · 1 month ago
An article by World of Systems on the history of the barcode. It's a good read that covers how technological progress happens, and what it takes for innovative ideas to flourish and lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Comment · 1 month ago
Hey. Thanks for reading. From what I understand, the Mazda MX-5, which I believe you're referring to, is more of a two-seater sports car than a subcompact or compact passenger car, which are the segments the article focuses on. Also, the MX-5 is still in production as of 2026: https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/mx-5-miata.
A better example of a Mazda model I failed to mention would be the Mazda2, which was a subcompact that discontinued in 2014 (https://www.cars.com/research/mazda-mazda2/). Thanks for the nudge, though. I just realized the Mazda3 (a compact passenger car) is still in production, so it should be on the list of small cars that are still around.
Comment · 1 month ago
Article covering the gradual decline of small cars in the US and the consequences of this market shift.