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

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By using a combination of connectivity, camera, sensors, 3D modeling, and augmented reality overlays, the safety app can provide first responders with a detailed view of the vehicle. The safety app has been developed by a team of experts at Volvo Group’s Research & Development facilities in Sweden, France, and the United States.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The EVSP working groups are currently on hiatus and will reconvene in May to address the comments submitted and finalize the document for publication by the end of June 2023. This might include, for example, comments on the document’s organization, or issues not addressed. The ANSI EVSP does not develop standards.

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Battelle, COTA demonstrating connected vehicle applications on buses

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Engineers from Battelle Memorial Institute, working with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) as part of the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Connected Vehicle research program, have developed and are demonstrating a forward-collision-avoidance system for buses. Earlier post.).

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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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The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. They’re mechanically tough, corrosion-resistant, and chemically stable, delivering for years with virtually no degradation.

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

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It was also said in the documentation that the container and mounting dock “may include” electrical connections, electrical ports, fluid ports, communication ports, or any combination thereof. Undermining that premise is the fact that Rivian wants the storage container to be connected to the infotainment system.

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Starlink gets contract with US Air Force for Europe and Africa airlift operations 

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The United States Armed Forces air service branch expects Starlink to provide throughput capabilities of up to 500 Mbps download speed and low latency connectivity. Based on unclassified documents from the US Air Force, Starlink will provide fixed-site and portable services. Why the US Air Force chose Starlink.

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ANSI publishes Roadmap Of Standards And Codes For Electric Vehicles At Scale; 37 standardization gaps

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The roadmap’s primary focus is on light-duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered, as is wireless charging.

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