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Toyota licenses its GRAS-Di DNA analysis technology to Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Eurofins Genomics, and GeneBay

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In September 2016, Toyota announced that it had paired its proprietary sample preparation technology with a next-generation sequencer to develop GRAS-Di, a new technology that can substantially simplify the process of identifying and selecting specimens with useful genetic information. Background.

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Toyota launches e-Palette autonomous electric concept and mobility system

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Announced in 2016, the MSPF is Toyota’s framework for a range of connected vehicle applications, providing a full suite of services needed to support Mobility-as—Service (MaaS) ranging from vehicle leasing and insurance to fleet management and big data. MSPF-enabled.

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California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

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California had agreed to defer to the proposed national standard through model year 2016 rather than proceeding with implementing the Pavley greenhouse gas standards for light duty vehicles. These new standards, however, must be followed by additional action in order to continue the impressive reductions already in place up to 2016.

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Moore’s Not Enough: ?4 New Laws of Computing

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I teach technology and information systems courses at Northeastern University in Boston. Nevertheless, this law as well as Moore’s Law remain a centerpiece in both the IT industry and academic computer science research. The company now benefits from the multiplicative effects of digitalized processes and digitized information.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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Beginning in 2016, NHTSA and EPA will coordinate a mid-term review that must be finalized by April 2018. This will assist in distinguishing between technologies available for the MY 2017-2025 CAFE targets and technologies that have already been applied to reach the MY 2016 CAFE targets. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final.

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