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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Once the connection to the adapter is established to the vehicle and to the OnStar Vehicle Insights mobile app or website, fleet managers can begin receiving valuable vehicle insights on the OnStar Vehicle Insights platform, designed to lower the cost of vehicle maintenance while keeping their fleets up and running.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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Projects are encouraged to apply concurrent (as opposed to sequential) design methodologies: control co-design, co-design, and designing for operation and maintenance. These methodologies will significantly decrease the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the final HKT design. SHARKS teams will reflect this multi-disciplinary scope.

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Audi putting a centralized server solution into test operation in cycle-dependent production; edge solution gets rid of individual PCs

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In the event of a disruption, the load can be shifted to other servers. The new IT concept also improves ease of maintenance and IT security. He estimates that the cost of an update—for example, from Windows 10 to Windows 11—can be reduced by about one-third. A fiber optic cable connects them with the Böllinger Höfe.

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Tesla Giga Berlin works with local district to establish easy commute for employees

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Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin will have a bicycle path connecting the electric car production facility to the nearby town of Erkner, establishing an easier commute route for eventual employees at the manufacturing plant. The bike path will connect Giga Berlin to the town of Erkner and will be 2.5 kilometers (1.49

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. The average cost of electricity for commercial users in Puerto Rico is about 29 U.S.

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Oil Majors Plan New Spill Capture and Containment System for Gulf of Mexico; Initial $1B Investment

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Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell plan to build and deploy a rapid response system that will be available to capture and contain oil in the event of a potential future underwater well blowout in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The companies have committed $1 billion to fund the initial costs of the system.

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What is Pyrofuse in Electric Vehicles? Everything to Know

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This is primarily attributed to the extreme deformation that triggers an electrical fault in the thickest conductor, namely the cable connecting the battery to the starter/generator. In the event of a catastrophe, these exposed or damaged wires can pose short-circuit risks for both passengers and rescuers. milliseconds.