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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

Green Car Congress

Clean Energy : solar/PV, wind, geothermal, hydro, tidal, biofuels. The current open prize in this area is the Google Lunar X PRIZE (GLXP). Healthcare Advancement : cost of care/reimbursement, quality of care, compliance, disease surveillance, electronic medical records. Space Exploration : orbital debris, asteroid deflection.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. Inside, the 2021 Polestar 2 shows its Volvo origins.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

Clean Fleet Report

The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27 If you need to wind down at the end of the day, sit in the G90 and get completely immersed in this outstanding sound system. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cabin was quiet with the 0.278 coefficient of drag (Cd) keeping wind noise at a minimum, including the exterior mirrors offering no noise at freeway speeds. This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. Interior: Scandinavian Influenced. Frunk in front.

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

Renewable Energy Integration HEMS can integrate with renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines, allowing users to maximize the use of clean energy. As technology advances, smart appliances continue to evolve, offering more features and greater integration with the connected home environment.

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First drive in the Maserati Grecale Folgore SUV: Italian luxury is going all-electric and we love it

Baua Electric

I can’t speak to the nav system because Maserati had us use Google Maps from a phone. The laminate windows keep the outside world out, although some wind noise can be heard at higher speeds, which is to be expected. I didn’t see them at first.