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Learn Who Will Receive a “Technology Oscar” From IEEE

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After two years of holding the IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit virtually, this year’s event is scheduled to be in person. In 2008 Yi was part of the crew on the Soyuz TMA-12 mission to the International Space Station. Yi Soyeon , South Korea’s first astronaut, is part of a panel discussing aerospace technologies.

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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This exception does not apply to autoettes, electric personal assistive mobility devices, golf carts, or low speed vehicles. The Energy Commission began working on these energy efficiency standards in April 2008. Industrial charger compliance (e.g. forklifts) is required by 1 January 2014.

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California Air Resources Board Adopts Regional Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Light Duty Vehicles

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The proposed targets, required under SB 375 (2008, Steinberg), are designed to help coordinate land use and transportation planning. They call for a percent reduction in per-capita emissions by the years 2020 and 2035: The San Diego Area: 7% and 13%. Earlier post.). The Board adopted the following targets.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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For her car sharing had subcategories of: Car sharing is expanding our mobility Roundtrip One-Way Personal Vehicle Sharing (which can include fractional ownership models) Then there’s scooter sharing and bike sharing (also with subcategories of public, closed campus and peer-to-peer [P2P]). Hertz has 8,500 locations in 150 countries.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. University of California, San Diego.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. April, 2008 : In an article entitled Dangerous Assumptions ( earlier post ), Roger Pielke, Jr., July, 2008 : The Australian government published the Garnaut Report, a comprehensive study of the effects of climate change on the country’s economy ( earlier post ).

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A Smart Artificial Pancreas Could Conquer Diabetes

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A person who requires insulin must walk a tightrope. If it falls too low, the person may faint; if it rises too high and stays elevated for too long, the person may go into a coma. Inconsistency : Insulin action differs between people, and even within the same person at different times. In January 2008, the U.S.

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