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Paying Tribute to Former IEEE President Richard Gowen

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He was granted his first U.S. For his doctoral research, he developed an engineering model of the cardiovascular system. His project led to the development of a device worn on a person's finger that measures blood pressure during physical exercise. patent for the technology.

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Physics Nobel Laureate Herbert Kroemer Dies at 95

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During his career, Gelnovatch published 50 research papers and was granted eight U.S. He helped found the school’s Center for Engineering Diversity, which was renamed the John Brooks Slaughter Center for Engineering Diversity in 2023, as a tribute to his efforts. Gelnovatch retired in 1997 as director of the U.S.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

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He and his colleagues were recently granted a U.S. It later became the chemistry of choice for early electric cars including the 2008 Tesla Roadster. In 2010 Nissan used it in its Leaf electric car. Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars.

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Celebrating the Life of Columbia Professor Stephen Unger

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In 1982 the committee was granted society status as the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology. The committee was renamed the IEEE Technical Activities Board Committee on Social Implication of Technology three years later. Unger served as its vice chairman in 1980. Unger served as the society’s 1985–1986 president.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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For drivers that just cant do without the sound of internal combustion, a separate system inside the car can pipe in a new soundtrack thats meant to mimic the rising and falling sounds of an engine. Exclusive rights are granted to Harman Becker to manufacture the latest technology solutions for the worldwide vehicle OEM market.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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It’s part of my tribute to him. Granted, they’re all known as known as much sunnier places than California. Well more so now than it was prior to 2006 and that’s just because electric cars are becoming more readily available. His basic rule, which I’ve lived by was, “Look I’ll teach you, but you’ve got to promise to teach on.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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