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Honda reveals prototype of third-generation autonomous work vehicle

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Honda will showcase the new capabilities of the latest generation of its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) ( earlier post ) to improve construction industry and worksite efficiencies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, 14-18 March 2023. Maximum loading capacity 2000 lbs.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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UPS already operates 112 LNG tractor trailers from fueling stations in Las Vegas, Nev.; UPS was a founding Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) fleet partner, a group that established publicly accessible LNG fueling stations in California, Las Vegas, and Utah. Phoenix, Ariz.,

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The Boring Company will aim to build a working Hyperloop system in the next few years

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From a known physics standpoint, this is the fastest possible way of getting from one city center to another for distances less than ~2000 miles. Musk responded that ultimately, the Hyperloop still presents the fastest possible way of getting from one city to another, at least for distances less than 2,000 miles or so.

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UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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and Las Vegas, Nev., The trucks have a 600-mile (966 km) range. UPS currently bases its 11 LNG tractors in Ontario, from which they can make the round trip to Las Vegas on one tank of fuel. UPS is working closely with the DOE’s Clean Cities program to construct a LNG fueling station in Las Vegas.

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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Currently, UPS operates LNG tractors in Las Vegas, Nev., By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. Between 2000 and the end of 2012, the UPS alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet logged 295 million miles. Phoenix, Ariz.,

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BMW Group launches high performance D3 platform: data-driven development for autonomous driving

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million miles) of real-life driving data from the test fleet vehicles. million miles) of the most relevant driving scenarios and environmental factors are then extracted. It was back in 2000 when the BMW Group first started to conduct research into its vision of a car that people could drive themselves but didn’t have to.

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