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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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On the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Notice of Violation: VW diesel engines with 1.6 In many countries, the EA 189 engines manufactured by the VW group had to be retrofitted with software or hardware updates. Company boss Martin Winterkorn resigned.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Land occupation in an urban environment [m 2 / year]. Toxicity of marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Toxicity of non-marine aquatic environments [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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BMW Group launches pilot for automated driving in-plant

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To make this happen, the BMW Group has been collaborating with Seoul Robotics from South Korea and Embotech from Switzerland. Essentially, the technology can be used from the moment the cars are capable of driving independently in production—just after the first ignition of the engine, in other words.

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This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

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The program, offered virtually and in person, combines theory and hands-on training on topics such as community outreach and engagement, health care, the environment, and sustainability. Niyoyita, who attends classes remotely, is a process engineer at Africa Improved Foods , also in Kigali. It teaches leadership and other soft skills.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, engineering simulation software company Ansys commissioned a global survey of 16,037 adults resulting in some insights about consumer attitudes toward vehicle electrification. Among the findings: Less than half of Americans (39%) consider related emissions when they travel.

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Video Friday: Beyond the Limit

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IEEE SSRR 2023 : 13–15 November 2023, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos! Please send us your events for inclusion. Unitree B2: beyond the limit.

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Video Friday: Punch-Out

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Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE Enjoy today’s videos! JPL ] Cassie Blue showcases its ability to navigate a moving walkway, a common yet challenging scenario in human environments. Please send us your events for inclusion. IHMC ] Thanks, Robert!

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