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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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The new investments, the largest ever made in the electrification of a public vehicle fleet, will help the City achieve an all-electric fleet by 2035, five years sooner than the previous goal of 2040. All light-duty, medium-duty, and non-emergency heavy-duty vehicles will be converted to electric by 2035.

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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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A challenge for New York City's efforts to reduce the negative impacts of street-level flooding and noise pollution has been how to measure these issues effectively. Ultimately, the data and knowledge gained through FloodNet can be used by local residents, researchers, and city agencies to address flood risks.

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Nissan Taxi Of Tomorrow debuting on eve of New York International Auto Show

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The 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi, New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow, will make its global debut tonight at a special event in SoHo with Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn and New York City Mayor Michael R. The new taxi is powered by a proven 2.0L Earlier post.). Opening side windows.

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Savari selected as major V2X technology provider for USDOT’s connected vehicle roll-out in Tampa

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Tampa becomes the first city to feature Savari’s innovative and life-saving connected car technology following the US Department of Transportation’s new rule for car-to-car communications. Additional DOT connected car deployments are scheduled for New York City and a portion of I-80 in Wyoming this year.

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This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US

Baua Electric

Last year, Voltpost participated in the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Studio program, a collaboration between the NYC DOT and Newlab. Voltpost can install a lamppost charger inexpensively in one to two hours without construction, trenching, or extensive permitting processes.

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

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. ABB ] Working closely with users and therapists, EPFL spin-off Emovo Care has developed a light and easy-to-attach hand exoskeleton for people unable to grasp objects following a stroke or accident.

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EPA Series Hydraulic Hybrid Yard Hostler To Be Put Into Service for First Time

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The yard hostler is be on display at the World Maritime Day Parallel Event at Chelsea Piers in New York City, 16-18 October prior to undergoing additional development testing and ultimately being put into active service. It is also well suited for use in light-duty trucks and SUVs. Earlier post.).

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