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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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Ballard signs $2.5M technology solutions deal for hydrogen backup power systems in China

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Ballard recently sold its methanol Telecom Backup Power business assets to Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery Manufacturing Corporation (CHEM) for a purchase price of up to $6.1 China Tower Corporation provides construction, maintenance and operations services for this consolidation of telecommunication towers and ancillary facilities.

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

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AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. The new design is expected to be track launched in 2015, with the first road tests planned for spring 2015. Production is scheduled to start in 2016 in Togliatti.

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Renesas Electronics introduces V2V and V2I communications solutions

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Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the global availability of its lineup of V2X solutions that will help accelerate the arrival of autonomous driving. In October 2015, Renesas launched the R-Car W1R, which conforms to Japan’s wireless communications standards, and is adopted in the ITS Connect1 V2V and V2I communications system.

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

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As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 TMG’s upgrade kit included racing exhaust and catalytic converter system, shorter final drive gear, motorsport suspension with adapted springs and adjustable ride height. Moving forward, Toyota plans to introduce 16 new or updated hybrids by the end of 2015.

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Ballard Power subsidiary Protonex receives $5.8M purchase order for power manager units

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million purchase order for the supply of Squad Power Manager ( SPM-622 ) Special Operations Kits for end customer US Special Operations Command. million SPM order from the same customer received in December 2015. This order—the largest in our corporate history—represents an important customer milestone.

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