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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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In addition to the sensor data, the DRIVE PILOT receives information about the road geometry, route profile, traffic signs and unusual traffic events (i.e. Sensor data collected by LiDAR, camera, radar and ultrasonic sensors can be, for example, information on road geometry, route characteristics, landmarks or traffic signs.

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Urban Air Mobility Division of Hyundai Motor Group & ANRA Technologies partner to develop advanced air mobility air traffic operating environment

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The Urban Air Mobility Division of Hyundai Motor Group is partnering with ANRA Technologies —a leading international provider of end-to-end drone operations and traffic management solutions for unmanned system operators and airspace managers—to begin developing the operating environment for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry.

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International consortium working on new sensor technology to measure real-world, in-use vehicle emissions

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As part of the Horizon 2020 research project CARES (City Air Remote Emission Sensing), an international research consortium is working on new contactless exhaust measurement methods that will enable municipalities to take emission-reducing measures. The volume can then be used to determine how many particles are in the environment.

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IMO environment meeting adopts mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping; first mandatory global GHG reduction regime for an international industry sector

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Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization ( IMO ), when it met for its 62 nd session from 11 to 15 July 2011 at IMO Headquarters in London.

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Making Information Tech Greener Can Help Address the Climate Crisis

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One natural fertile area that we can exploit is information technology. Information and communication technology together are responsible for an. Here are several strategies we can employ to address the climate crisis and create a sustainable environment for us and the generations that follow. GREENING OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

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DOE issues request for information for Grand Challenges in Subsurface Engineering

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for information for Grand Challenges in Subsurface Engineering ( DE-FOA-0001135 ). Responses to this RFI are due no later than 8:00 PM ET on 23 May 2014. Background. Engage industry stakeholders operating in the subsurface. Intelligent Wellbores.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.