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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

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The Emergency Response Guide app, now available for download free of charge from the Android and the Apple stores, provides safety information for all Volvo Group heavy electric truck brands, including Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks. For Mack electric trucks, the AR features will be added during June 2023.

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California roadmap for grid-connected energy storage technology

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The California Independent System Operator (ISO), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to assess the current market environment and regulatory policies for connecting new energy storage technology to the state’s power grid.

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Starfire Energy closes major funding round; green ammonia and hydrogen solutions

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It can be stored and transported inexpensively and easily, leveraging established infrastructure and shipping networks, and is regulated by well-developed codes and standards. This allows for the synthesis of documentably 100% green ammonia. Starfire Energy is currently commercializing a 50 tonne/day modular green ammonia plant.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Z3 battery module Z3 battery modules store electrical energy through zinc deposition. The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. The project secured an up to $398.6-million

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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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Mercedes-Benz has the ambition to continue to expand to California later this year with the certification documents already filed with state authorities. This is made available and updated via a backend connection. The map data is stored in backend data centers and updated constantly.

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BMW Group sets out code of ethics for the use of artificial intelligence

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At the BMW Group there are more than 33,000 requirement specification documents containing more than 30 million individual requirements for vehicles, components and characteristics. BMW won the Connected Car Pioneer Award 2020 in recognition of its versatile use of AI in production. AI in requirements management.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. The transmission line will sidestep the growing difficulties of connecting renewable-energy sources to the power grid.

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