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DTNA Freightliner new Cascadia first SAE Level 2 automated truck in NA; 35% better fuel efficiency than 2007 Cascadia

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Most of these jobs will be located at the new Daimler Trucks Automated Truck Research & Development Center at DTNA’s headquarters in Portland, Ore. An industry first, Aerodynamic Height Control electronically lowers the suspension height at 55 mph to optimize airflow over and under the front of the truck and reduce drag. Earlier post.)

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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The near-term investment strategy seeks to: Advance new express high-speed corridor services (operating speeds above 150 mph (241 km/h) on primarily dedicated track) in select corridors of 200-600 miles (322-966 km). (As Japan’s Shinkansen links most major cities at speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h).). Earlier post.)

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New self-propelled robotic device pinpoints leaks in pipes more accurately than existing methods

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It also allows for relatively rapid monitoring of large systems: At present, the 3 mph top speed of the device is imposed by the propulsion motors, not the detector itself, so faster surveying is possible. We’re hoping this system will be much more affordable,” he says, as well as faster and more sensitive.

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NASA’s first Artemis Moon mission a flawless success after Orion splashdown

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On December 11th, about four weeks after liftoff, Orion separated from its disposable service module (~$400 million) and slammed into Earth’s atmosphere traveling around 11 kilometers per second (~25,000 mph). The USS Portland hovers in the distance as a Navy team prepares to recover Orion.

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Seeing the Nissan Leaf in Person

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Things have been nuts this week, but I did get a chance to see the Nissan Leaf come to Portland today. The 100-mile range of the Leaf is based on a profile called LA-4 which is mostly stop-n-go city driving around 25 MPH. It arrived at OMSI this morning and the OEVA got a private session with the Leaf this afternoon.

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CALSTART Small Hybrid Bus Working Group Selects StarTrans-Azure Dynamics for National Hybrid Bus Deployment

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The Azure Balance system includes engine-off at idle and at below 20 mph (32 km/h), while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. engine and the 5-speed automatic TorqShift transmission.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph. Currently, DOE data suggests that 90% of charging is done at home.

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