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IEEE STEM Activity Kits Are In Demand at 150 U.S. Public Libraries

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More than 150 public libraries throughout the central United States now lend out activity kits that let children explore just about any aspect of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The kits teach youngsters what engineers do, as well as how to code, build robots, design video games, and create animations.

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Renesas Electronics delivers 2nd-gen ADAS view solution kit for surround view, electronic mirrors and driver monitoring for autonomous driving

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Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced a new all-in-one Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) view solution kit. The up to eight automotive cameras of the solution kit allow developers to collect data from the environment for sensor fusion, being a necessary step towards autonomous drive.

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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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LADA Vesta, based on a new Russian platform B/C and developed by AvtoVAZ engineers in collaboration with the Renault-Nissan Alliance, will be produced in Izhevsk, Russia starting fall 2015. The new design is expected to be track launched in 2015, with the first road tests planned for spring 2015.

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Tesla previews “Roadster 3.0” update; 70 kWh pack

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In a post on the company blog, Tesla Motors outlined the areas addressed with an upcoming a Roadster 3.0 with a retrofit aero kit. Tesla will demonstrate this in the real world during a non-stop drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles in the early weeks of 2015. upgrade, based on learnings from the Model S. Rolling Resistance.

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Volvo Cars buys 100% of Polestar; performance PHEVs

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Volvo Cars has acquired 100 per cent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand. In 2015, Volvo expects to sell 750 Polestar versions of the V60 wagon and S60 sedan globally. Volvo will also benefit from the sale of aftermarket Polestar performance optimization kits for existing Volvos.

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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

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At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. TMG’s upgrade kit included racing exhaust and catalytic converter system, shorter final drive gear, motorsport suspension with adapted springs and adjustable ride height. Teaser sketch of Yaris Hybrid-R concept.

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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. billion announced in 2015, the plant is currently being expanded to prepare for the production of the next SUV generation including plug-in hybrid models. With an earlier investment of $1.3 technologies.

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