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Inventor of AT&T’s Datakit, the First Virtual Connection Switch, Dies at 85

Cars That Think

AT&T named him chief scientist, and in that position he worked on developing architecture and protocols for a large-scale Internet so that customers could connect to it from their homes. In 1969 he was tasked with helping to build transmission lines in Bangladesh that connected the country’s eastern and western electrical grids.

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IEEE Society Restores Electricity To a Nepali School

Cars That Think

Until recently, the residents of Melamchi, Nepal, cooked meals and heated water for bathing over a wood-burning stove. The project in Nepal was supported by funds Kiani raised through the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. The IEEE volunteers installed an 11-kilowatt photovoltaic system on the roof of the school’s main building.

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Revos EV startup raises $4 mn in Series A funding

Electric Vehicles India

REVOS is not only creating the largest charging infrastructure to support EVs but also building a world-class OS to make EVs smart, safe, connected and ready for the future.” Since 2019, its launch Revos has been deployed in 10,000 devices (EVs + chargers) in 30 OEMs across India, China, Vietnam, Nepal and Egypt.

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Eminent Personalities Recognised at New Year Awards 2024

Baua Electric

In a world where economic well-being is integral to the fabric of society, this award reinforces my determination to contribute to building a more inclusive and thriving society through responsible and impactful financial practices. Movies are a powerful storytelling form which can showcase the reality of society in an open forum.

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Chat with Dr Nishanth, Founder PURE EV : Electric Scooter Service Focus

Plug In India

On the dealer front, Pure now has 84 operational outlets, including one in Nepal. Pure is not too keen about Multi brand showrooms because the company believes that it is not good for brand building. In free services at Pure, dealers check electrical connections. One in Bangladesh being added soon. NCR is still pending though.

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Toyota Connected’s ‘Cabin Awareness’ concept uses new tech to detect occupants

Green Car Congress

Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), an independent software and innovation center of excellence, has introduced its Cabin Awareness concept technology that uses millimeter-wave, high-resolution 4D imaging radar to help detect occupants (including certain pets) in cars and has the potential to detect them if ever they’re left behind.

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Power Electric Scooter Buyers Guide | Mid 2021

Plug In India

The annual subscription for connectivity and updates is optional. Different packages related to servicing and connectivity available from Rs 1500 to Rs 3600 per annum. The Ather 450X and 450 Plus are true connected scooters - with remote monitoring, over the air we software updates etc. The scooter is not connected.

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