accelerator

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In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“If you can predict behavior, this isn’t just an accelerator for research,” said Sameer Munshi, head of behavioral science at EY.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

At the facility, a synchrotron particle accelerator generated an intense X ray beam capable of scanning many specimens quickly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

At a sentencing hearing on Friday, Judge Philip Katz KC told the Old Bailey Jackson had not driven an electric vehicle before and had pressed the accelerator believing it was the brake.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

It was evident from the very first question that his involvement with the accelerator had left him utterly unprepared for the inquisition.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik