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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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The University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company are opening a new advanced robotics facility. U-M’s Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is a four-story, $75-million, 134,000-square-foot complex situated on the north campus. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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It’ will be a high-water mark for performance, the stock-in-trade of Corvette for most of its 70 years. Power Front & Rear Battery on your right Corvette’s electrification consists of adding a 160 horsepower (hp) electric motor (with 125 pound-feet of torque) to power the front wheels, supported by a 1.9 liter V8’s exhaust.

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Mitsubishi bringing 2018 Outlander PHEV to US in December

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liter gasoline engine, two high-performance electric motors and Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the only PHEV crossover with all-wheel drive in its class. The two 60 kW full-time, high-output electric motors are separately mounted at the front and rear axles. Equipped with a 2.0-liter

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GM and OnStar sign on as official Pecan Street partners; studying EV services and smart grid interaction

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OnStar and General Motors are partnering in the Pecan Street Inc.’s When Austin closed the Mueller municipal airport in 1999, community leaders committed to redeveloping the site into a ground-breaking mix-used, sustainable urban neighborhood. Reclaimed water system. Attributes include: 700 acres. Three miles from downtown.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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Further, Parker Hannifin has paired a RunWise transmission with a CNG engine in the series hybrid powertrain as a one-off to test the waters for such a combination, McGrew said. The hydraulic hybrid system consists of: Two high-pressure hydraulic pump/motors. The primary pump supplies the pressure to drive two hydrostatic motors.

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Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta can be a remedy for drivers with PTSD — even in their imperfect state

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It did, but the rolling sensation and shower of broken glass were quickly replaced by a sudden rush of cold, dark water. Unlike in the movies where the water slowly rises when a car falls into water, Kerle and his friends were immediately submerged. . of motor vehicle accident survivors develop some form of PTSD as well. .

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