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Michigan State University deploys full-size autonomous electric bus

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Traffic lights along the route are outfitted with intelligent roadside units and communicate with the bus to enable vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) interoperability. The bus runs Monday through Thursday, 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and Fridays from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with the last departures from Lot 89 of the day at 1:30 p.m.

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Forget JPEG, How Would a Person Compress a Picture?

Cars That Think

These compressors aim to preserve certain visual properties while glossing over others, determining what visual information can be thrown away without being noticeable. Cookies are designed to taste delicious, so why measure quality based on something completely unrelated to taste? We believe that. We believe that.

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Saft to deliver e6T Li-ion batteries to Lockheed Martin for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program

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Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. The e6T battery system includes electronic devices for performance, thermal, and safety management specific to the application.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLVI)

The Truth About Cars

As one of the early offerings from the Super Smooth Soap Bar School of Design that arrived in the Nineties (think Chrysler LHS, Lexus SC 400, Toyota Celica), the Mark VIII looked much different from the more conservative Mark VII. And it had an interior design aesthetic to match. Beware: Sweeping swaths of plastic lie ahead!

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Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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A super-rigid structure, low center of gravity and highly refined tuning of the MacPherson-type strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension endow all Corolla Hybrid models with exemplary handling agility, ride comfort and distinctive driving personality. SPORT: Enhances dynamic performance and acceleration. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Hyundai Motor Group introduces advanced humanoid robot DAL-e for automated customer services

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Designed to pioneer the future of automated customer services, the DAL-e is equipped with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology for facial recognition as well as an automatic communication system based on a language-comprehension platform. The DAL-e is an acronym for “Drive you, Assist you, Link with you-experience.”

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VW ID. SPACE VIZZION electric concept makes global debut in LA

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SPACE VIZZION electric concept combines the aerodynamic design of a Gran Turismo with the spaciousness and versatility of an SUV. Since electric vehicles don’t need a radiator or space for an engine, this creates new design freedom. The extra focus on the aerodynamics also influences the design of the vehicle’s side panels.

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