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SpaceX rolls out “high-performance” satellite internet for residential users

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Back in February, SpaceX introduced a high-performance satellite internet solution that was specifically designed for businesses. The higher-tier kit is a step above the standard Starlink system, with its larger dish that features double the antenna capability to its faster internet speeds.

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Virginia Tech hosting debut student competition to design 3-D printed aircraft, ground vehicles

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Virginia Tech will host a university-wide competition for students to design on-demand, remote-controlled 3-D printed aircraft and ground vehicles. Separately, Maryland-based engineering firm Robotic Research LLC is donating vehicle electronic kits and the nonprofit energy investment Stiefel Family Foundation is providing cash awards.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. Buzz versions also draw on the design elements of the legendary T1, the original ‘Bus. The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). By virtue of its design, the ID.

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2 TN college teams win top awards at KPIT Sparkle 10th anniversary edition competition – ET Auto

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Innovation – Plug-in Kit for Ready Charging. KPIT Technologies , an independent software integration partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem for making software-defined vehicles a reality, announced winners for its flagship mobility software design and development innovation contest, KPIT Sparkle 2024.

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Minda Corporation forms 50:50 JV with HSIN Chong Machinery Works Co. – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This collaboration underscores our commitment to Atamnirbhar Bharat, as we strive to deliver comprehensive system solutions encompassing product design, development, and manufacturing for passenger vehicles. Our continuous endeavor is to introduce advanced technology products that will drive the next phase of our growth.”

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Build Long-Range IoT Applications Fast With Meshtastic

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In that pre-smartphone, practically pre-3G era, I was testing a mesh network deployed by a local startup, downloading files at what was then a mind-boggling rate of 1.5 Mb/s downloads, or even voice communications. For me, it’s mesh radio systems, which first captivated me while I was zipping around downtown Las Vegas back in 2004.

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This luxury carmaker is bringing humanoid robots to assembly line – ET Auto

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Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Apptronik , a company that designs general purpose humanoid robots. Apollo will also be used to deliver the totes of kitted parts later in the manufacturing process. The humanoid robots, called Apollo , will work alongside the human staff into the carmakers’ manufacturing facilities.

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