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Horizon EUROfusion: Developing clean and safe nuclear fusion energy

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Horizon EUROfusion is celebrating the start of conceptual designs for a power plant to develop clean and safe nuclear fusion energy. EUROfusion will be celebrating the start of its conceptual power plant design activities for Europe’s first-ever demonstration fusion power plant, at a livestreamed event in Brussels on 5 July 2022.

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Aurora releases first commercial beta of Aurora Driver autonomous driving system

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The Aurora Driver uses early sensor fusion to process data from all of its sensors at once, feeding its perception system a comprehensive view of the environment. Aurora Driver Beta is not just a development release; it is designed to operate commercially for Aurora’s logistics partners.

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Five New Fusion Prospects, Minus the Neutrons

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Interest in fusion energy is surging today in response to the world’s desperate need for abundant clean power. However, the standard deuterium-tritium (D-T) reaction at the core of conventional fusion reactors conceals big, long-term problems. The company launched in 1998 and is now capitalized at about US $1.25

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GM and SAE International select 8 NA universities for new autonomous vehicle competition; Bolt EV the platform

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This new autonomous vehicle design competition is a three-year challenge to develop and demonstrate a fully autonomous passenger vehicle. They will be tasked with completion of a concept design written paper as well as simple missions for on-site evaluation. Year 3 will culminate with final validation of design and concept refinement.

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Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

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Likewise, a vehicle with a battery pack that happens to be near the upper range of its charge window (~70% to 80% for many hybrids) will also be limited in its ability to convert braking force to stored energy during a given braking event. Some early hybrid vehicles employed regen in tandem with a conventional hydraulic braking system.

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Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled: 440+ miles of range, under $80k, late 2024 production

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Before it has its first looks from those at the event, Lucid has released a few photos of the car, along with images of what its interior will look like. “The Gravity SUV represents a significant leap forward for Lucid’s world-leading technology and design. Lucid expects the starting price to be under $80,000.

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Video Friday: Robot Dance

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Skydio X10, a drone designed for first responders, infrastructure operators, and the U.S. Okay, all robotics videos definitely need confetti cannons. Except for the tree bit, I mean. GRASP Lab ]

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