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A Novel IEEE Workshop Showcases Jamaica’s Engineering Community

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The section held a first-of-its-kind workshop in January at the University of Technology in Kingston. Through the power of storytelling and the strength of IEEE’s mission, the One IEEE event connected participants to each other and to IEEE by showcasing the vibrant engineering community in Jamaica.

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Porsche Engineering and Vodafone Business establish 5G hybrid MPN at Nardò

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Porsche Engineering and Vodafone Business have established Europe’s first 5G hybrid mobile private network (MPN) at Nardò Technical Center (NTC) for the development of intelligent and connected vehicles. Besides the new mobile network, now NTC also offers its customers a high-performance 1 Gbit/s connection.

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NHTSA hosting vehicle mass-size-safety workshop for input into forming CAFE regs

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is conducting a workshop today and tomorrow on issues related to fuel economy, vehicle mass reduction and the effects of vehicle mass and size on vehicle safety. The workshop will be at DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC.

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Johnson Controls develops service program for start-stop systems for independent workshops

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Battery maker Johnson Controls has developed a battery service program for vehicles equipped with start-stop systems to provide independent workshops with total product support and training for this new market, which is set to expand rapidly within a relatively short timeframe. —Joacim Adlerborn.

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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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Starting from $71,886 and offering a WLTP range of up to 400 km (~249 miles), the all-new eSprinter is now available for order at authorized US dealerships. With the optional upgrade, DC Fast Charging is available up to 115 kW allowing the battery to charge from approx. 10% to 80% in just over 40 minutes.

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PNNL TranSEC tool uses UBER data to track and potentially alleviate urban traffic congestion

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Currently, publicly available traffic information at the street level is sparse and incomplete. The new tool uses traffic datasets collected from UBER drivers and other publicly available traffic sensor data to map street-level traffic flow over time. What’s novel here is the street level estimation over a large metropolitan area.

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Electrify America to collaborate with 6 California organizations to boost awareness, adoption of ZEVs in low-income & disadvantaged communities

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Valley CAN will provide hands-on help with qualifying for available ZEV incentives, including coordination with ZEV vehicle dealerships throughout the qualification and sales process.

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