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SwRI’S patented technology allows automated vehicles to pilot aerial drones with no human intervention

Green Car Congress

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has secured a patent for technology that allows unmanned aerial systems to cooperate with unmanned ground vehicles, providing more information about the surrounding environment and enabling safer maneuvers. —Ryan Lamm, director of SwRI’s Applied Sensing Department. US Patent No.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Afterwards, we posted pictures on our Facebook page and I had people calling me for more information. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. We had 100-odd signatures and sent it into the city as part of the public information request for comments,” Schalk said. “

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Ford opens new Silicon Valley research center; focus on connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, big data

Green Car Congress

A person sitting in the Palo Alto laboratory can access real-time video streamed over existing 4G/LTE technology to drive golf carts thousands of miles away. This could help lead to more affordable and effective ways to manage car-sharing initiatives, or park vehicles remotely as a new form of valet parking.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Afterwards, we posted pictures on our Facebook page and I had people calling me for more information. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. We had 100-odd signatures and sent it into the city as part of the public information request for comments,” Schalk said. “

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National Drive Electric Week 2023 Recap: Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About

Plug in America

“I’ve always had a lot of interest in the environment,” she said, cre diting her Appalachian roots. Schenectady, which hosts a major annual NDEW, is busy installing chargers and recently purcha sed 62 electric golf carts to replace the gas-burner get-arounds at its municipal golf course, reaping substantial savings.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly. and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Home Page Todays Paper Video Most Popular Times Topics Search All NYTimes.com Energy & Environment World U.S. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production.

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