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Can Autonomous Weapons Be Compatible With International Humanitarian Law?

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This fuzziness can be challenging for any autonomous system navigating the uncertainty of a human world—such as Alexa reacting to the wrong conversations, or self-driving cars being stymied by. white trucks and orange traffic cones. Is it possible for a machine to learn the difference between a civilian and a combatant dressed as a civilian?

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IEEE President’s Note: Investing in IEEE’s Financial Future

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We, the IEEE Board of Directors, are the fiduciaries responsible for steering the organization toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as ensuring IEEE has adequate resources to advance its mission and vision. This was not ideal.

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The Tesla Autopilot Excuse: How EV ignorance created the perfect storm for a misinformation nightmare

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Couple this with Elon Musk noting that Autopilot was not involved, and it was no surprise that the crash became a topic for analysis and conversations among Tesla supporters. For professional insights on how misinformation becomes accepted, Teslarati reached out to Stephen Benning , a Professor of Psychology at the University of Las Vegas.

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Hanging out with NEDRA

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

He is standing in front of an all-electric Honda Insight which contains his prototype Tri-Zilla AC controller. You can see a bit more about Otmar on YouTube at: [link] Here is John Wayland, creator of the fastest EV street-legal car in the world, the White Zombie. Here is Otmar Ebenhoech, designer of the popular Zilla DC controllers.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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California’s original approach to heavy carbon oils resulted in a legal challenge that is still pending; the EU’s adoption of a similar approach has resulted in protracted discussion and negotiation with Canada that has yet to be resolved, either.). Implement performance-based sustainability standards. Harmonize global LCFS policies.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Conversely, high coating thicknesses for the electrodes produce a high energy density. The actual bursting pressure is much higher still and far exceeds the legal requirements. The pace of volume-production development has been accelerated on the back of the insights gained on the track.

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