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Volkswagen to unveil new third-generation Touareg in Beijing

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Its connectivity makes it a driving internet node. Volkwagen initially launched the Touareg in 2002; since then, it has sold around one million units worldwide. Highlights include wins in the Dakar Rally events in the years 2009-2011.

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Ballard enters strategic partnership with Weichai Power; 19.9% stake in Ballard and new JV; fuel cell commercial vehicles

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Established in 2002 and with listings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges, Weichai Power Co., Weichai has also agreed that, in the event of a third-party offer to buy Ballard, Weichai will have the right to make a superior proposal or otherwise must vote its shares in accordance with the Ballard board recommendation.

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News: 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz

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Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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How to protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges – Charged EVs

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Due to the connection to the grid, on-board charger protection from voltage surges using unique components is essential. On-board charger block diagram The On-Board Charger (OBC) is at risk during EV charging due to exposure to overvoltage events that may occur on the power grid. 2002 standard specifies a 6 kV/3 kA surge rating (1b).

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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The engine has two crossover passages that connect the two cylinders, which separate the four strokes of the pistons. The SEC said that Scuderi raised the $80 million from individual investors and investment clubs from 2002 to 2012 through at least six offerings in which it sold “preferred units” to at least 415 investors.

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Linda Doyle Blasts Through Ireland’s Academic Glass Ceiling

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It offers scholarships to women who are pursuing a STEM degree and holds events to encourage others to consider a STEM career. IEEE provides a global perspective Doyle joined IEEE in 2002 because “you can’t be a researcher in engineering and not be a member,” she says. Trinity has several programs with that goal.

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How Purdue University Commercializes Its Research

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in EE in 2002, both from Stanford. His Intermediate C Programming (CRC Press, 2015) covers programming concepts, debugging, and the connection between programming and discrete mathematics. He has also been involved in several technology challenge events. Lu has also written several books.