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Mattel creates the perfect Tesla Cybertruck LEGO kit that never was

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Based on pictures of MEGA’s Cybertruck build, designers appear to be focusing on the Cybertruck displayed during the unveiling event. Tesla fans have previously petitioned LEGO to release a Cybertruck build as part of its “Ideas” program. Credit: Mattel Creations ). The MEGA X Cybertruck build is priced at $250.00.

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Event-Based Camera Chips Are Here, What’s Next?

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This month, Sony starts shipping its first high-resolution event-based camera chips. The pixels in event-based cameras—a technology inspired by animal vision systems—only react if they detect a change in the amount of light falling on them. The role of event-based sensors in cars. The two Sony chips—the 0.92 Luca Verre on….

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Tesla Model S Plaid racecar achieves sub-10-minute time at Pikes Peak

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A Tesla Model S Plaid racecar with Unplugged Performance parts was able to set a new record at the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In a statement following the event, the veteran racer highlighted that Unplugged Performance’s modifications and the vehicle’s tires played a crucial part in the feat.

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Revolve Technologies shows new PCB-based fuel cell range extender

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A Renault Kangoo ZE van with a PCB fuel cell range extender was displayed at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event at the Millbrook Proving Ground this week past. While the demonstration was shown on a Renault Kangoo, the fuel cell range extender module is designed as an aftermarket kit for all commercial pure EVs. Source: Bramble Energy.

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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

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We mused exactly how long it would take a manufacturer to kit one of its EVs with off-road gear which is sure to sap range faster than a hungry teenage kid wolfs down dinner after hockey practice (this may be a strangely specific example taken from events in the Guy household). second when compared to the 5.8-second

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Video Friday: Robot Training

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Our transformer robot visited Philly in 2022 as part of the International Conference on Robotics and Automation. Robomechanics Lab ] A bolt-on 360 camera kit for your drone that costs $430.

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LiquidPiston releases proof-of-concept video of X Mini 70cc rotary engine applied in a kart

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The X Engine has few parts and three combustion events per rotor revolution, resulting in tremendous power density. The X Engine’s few moving parts consist of a rotor (the primary work-producing component) and an eccentric shaft. The X Mini 70cc rotary 4-stroke gasoline engine. Earlier post.).

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