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Switzerland bans large events due to coronavirus; Geneva International Motor Show cancelled three days before opening

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The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), which was scheduled to open in three days and run until 15 March, has been cancelled due to the Swiss government’s response to the coronavirus. A few days before the opening of the event, the construction of the stands was very nearly complete. All persons have been infected abroad.

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Tesla cybersecurity measures fail, hackers win Model 3 at hacking event

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Tesla has been hacked at the Pwn2Own hacking event, and the hacking group has taken home a Tesla Model 3 and $100,000. The TOCTOU (Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use) exploit involves altering internal files to gain system access. Pwn2Own is one of the most famous hacking events in the world.

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SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

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SAE International has published the revised J2880_201406 Standard, superseding the older J2880_200810 Standard. Since 2008, The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), in a partnership with, EPA, DOE, and SAE, promote the development and use of alternative technologies and renewable fuels in the motorsports industry.

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ACS launches International Year of Chemistry calendar

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On 1 January, the American Chemical Society (ACS) began a global, year-long observance of the International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) by launching an online calendar that serves as a virtual time machine, transporting the public back to some of the events and great intellects that shaped modern society through chemistry.

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VinFast vehicles to be cloud-connected using Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform

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With Cerence, VinFast can deliver an enhanced user experience through proactive information and notifications, including: Safety: notification for missed stop sign or similar events; suggestions to improve driving; and predictions for weather-related changes in driving conditions. —Prateek Kathpal, CTO, Cerence. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Cybertruck appearing in more showrooms, now outside California

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The Tesla Cybertruck has begun hitting showrooms ahead of its delivery event this month, with the unique electric pickup now being spotted in some stores outside of California. The Tesla store in New York is in the Manhattan Meatpacking district, while the location in Florida is at the Tampa International Mall.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

Spanish language side of the DEED event promotional notices inserted into 23,000 Manteca utility bills. The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success.

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