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Volvo Cars and Varjo launch mixed reality application for car development

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The Varjo XR-1 headset, newly launched, provides photorealistic mixed or virtual reality at a high-definition resolution better than anything currently available, the company says. Compared to its predecessor, the XR-1 adds high-definition cameras to the headset and enables mixed reality.

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What U.S. Members Think About Regulating AI

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The results demonstrated that, even among IEEE’s membership, there is no clear consensus on a definition of AI. Existing federal laws protect certain types of health and financial data, but Congress has yet to pass legislation that would implement a national data privacy standard, despite numerous attempts to do so.

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DOE to award $89M for advanced manufacturing R&D, battery manufacturing a key focus

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Awards will be made at one of two funding levels: Tier 1 - up to $500,000 for up to 2 years - concept definition and proof of concept projects are limited to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2 and TRL 3 activities. It also seeks new ideas on process intensification to reduce overall heating energy.

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Ricardo joins Digital Twin Consortium; targeting multiple transportation/mobility industries

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Most definitions of digital twin are complicated, but it’s not a complicated idea. What makes a digital twin difficult is a lack of understanding and standardization.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches “Startup adVANce” competition for partners for future transport solutions

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Online buyers, for example, expect new services such as same-day or time-definite delivery and want to know where their orders are at all times. Our goal isn’t to generate a vast number of creative ideas which, in a worst case scenario, are just going to end up in a drawer. Further, the number of deliveries is growing rapidly.

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Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept to debut at 2011 New York International Auto Show

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Through this, the definition of L-Finesse, the marque’s design philosophy since 2001, has been refined and evolved to include a bolder, more distinct projection of what a luxury car could become in a modern world. The LF-Gh concept conveys original thoughts and ideas that may migrate to future Lexus vehicles on a global scale.

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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame

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In New York, General Motors and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. 2011 Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) —Dan Akerson, GM chairman and CEO. Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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