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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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U-M’s Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is a four-story, $75-million, 134,000-square-foot complex situated on the north campus. The new facility brings together U-M researchers from 23 different buildings and ten top-10 programs. The University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company are opening a new advanced robotics facility.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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In a region known for long, dark winter nights, Polar Night Energy is building a system in the city of Tampere that can heat buildings with stored solar energy — all day, all night, and all winter long. Out of Finland’s energy-related emissions, 82 percent come from heating domestic buildings (Ref.

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Tesla begins inviting 15,000 guests to ‘Cyber Rodeo’ at Gigafactory Texas

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“What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years? “What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years? One citizen was unhappy with Tesla’s community outreach, comparing the automaker’s fast and efficient construction process to an unfriendly neighbor.

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International collaboration develops progressive vision for urban production at the BMW Group; OMA and 3XN

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BMW Group Plant Munich future Vision Urban Production with neighborhood. The new central building is envisaged as a hub at the heart of the plant, with open-plan work areas that link associates and the production technologies.

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Environmental groups look to halt Tesla’s battery plant permits at Gigafactory Texas

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In their letter, the groups claimed that the manufacturing process of batteries in the Giga Texas complex would require a substantial amount of water and chemicals. Right now, Tesla is planning to build – in addition to their 4.2 Right now, Tesla is planning to build – in addition to their 4.2

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Tesla’s invite-only Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas draws concerns from local citizens

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” “Take this analogy: I just moved to a new neighborhood in Austin, and that is Commissioner [Brigid] Shea’s Precinct,” they said. What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years? “But I am not willing to turn down this permit for this big event they have planned for a while.”

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

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Created by the non-profit US Green Building Council (USGBC), it is recognized worldwide. It gives projects points for environmentally conscious design and building features. For example, if someone wanted a building to be as environmentally conscious as possible, they may try to get the highest tier of LEED certification.