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The Portrait Artist

Cars That Think

Only a handful of engineering luminaries know what it feels like to get “The Call” from IEEE Spectrum senior editor Tekla S. She was first assigned the task of profiling some of the most influential and consequential engineers of the last quarter century in 1995, starting with the MOH recipient Lotfi A. Education: B.A., Education: B.A.,

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” program reduced resource consumption by average 24.3% since 2011

Green Car Congress

A team at the engine plant in Chemnitz is working on how to save power effectively at weekends and is continuously optimizing shut-down schedules. This year, Volkswagen also honored the personal engagement of employees who have shown outstanding commitment to the conservation of resources.

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The Grand Tour's "Eurocrash," 45 Percent of a Car Show

The Truth About Cars

The trip will cross four countries in total; Slovakia and Hungary are between the endpoints. While the Crosley is certainly interesting, its meager engine and near-single-digit horsepower meant it was selected only to fit the desired plot and scenes ahead. The jokes are humorous to any British person over the age of 45 and nobody else.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

Baua Electric

International airfare departing from the United States is up 10 percent for 2024 compared with 2023, according to Kayak , a travel search engine. Americans are looking for fun in the sun,” said Laura Lindsay, a global travel trends expert at the travel search engine Skyscanner. But airline capacity, Ms.

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