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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

Green Car Congress

SAE Level 2 automation refers to a vehicle that combines automated functions, like acceleration and steering, but the driver must remain engaged with the driving task and monitor the environment at all times. Virginia Tech. West Virginia University. Mississippi State University. The Ohio State University. dSPACE, Inc.;

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GreenPower delivers its first electric school bus in Arizona

Baua Electric

Deborah Gonzalez, the Phoenix Elementary School District superintendent, said, “We are grateful to our community for passing bonds that allow us to invest in fostering a cleaner environment for our students, drivers, and community.”

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Video Friday: Googly Eye

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Preceding the global events of 2020, the IHMC Robotics Open House was an annual event. This year was the organization’s first opportunity to participate in National Robotics Week since then.

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Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

Green Car Congress

In the prepared testimony, Horn says that in the spring of 2014 when the West Virginia University study that brought the emissions issue to the fore was published, he was told that there was a possible emissions non-compliance issue that could be remedied. These events are deeply troubling. Earlier post.).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. Let’s meet the candidates.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. Let’s meet the candidates.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

Green Car Congress

At an event in Washington, President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will lead the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Energy. of Virginia; Virginia Tech; U. West Virginia U. of California (Berkeley, Irvine, Los Angeles); U.