Remove Affordable Remove Dallas Remove Future Remove Products
article thumbnail

Bosch developing sensor box for air taxis using production-tested components from automotive

Green Car Congress

Bosch plans to play a leading role in shaping this future market. Featuring Bosch sensors already in use in production vehicles, the universal control unit is designed to ensure the ability to determine the position of the flying taxis at all times, allowing them to be controlled with precision and safety.

Taxi 223
article thumbnail

NREL to lead $5M initiative to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency of DFW

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will lead a team of researchers—in partnership with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world—to identify new transportation technologies that could dramatically improve energy use, convenience, and affordability.

Energy 220
article thumbnail

COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Green Car Congress

We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … —COP 26 Declaration.

article thumbnail

Teen Wins Scholarship for His Glaucoma-Detection Device

Cars That Think

After one of teenager Rohan Kalia’s family members was diagnosed with glaucoma, he began researching an affordable technology that could be used for early detection. Kalia’s EyePal was showcased at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in May in Dallas. It was a nice surprise,” he says. “It

Poland 98
article thumbnail

DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

Green Car Congress

substantial increase in production of fuel per acre of planted. production of oil, which is stored in seeds and is convertible to. Synthetic Crop for Direct Biofuel Production through Rerouting the Photosynthesis Intermediates and Engineering. biomass production. transferred into highly productive energy crops such as.

Energy 294
article thumbnail

Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers’ Story

Cars That Think

Mr. Jobs contributed relatively little to the technical design of the Macintosh, but he had a clear vision of the product from the beginning. He challenged the project team to design the best product possible and encouraged the team by shielding them from bureaucratic pressures within the company. He was looking for his niche.”

Design 117