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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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The autonomous bus will serve Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and Houston’s Third Ward community connecting to Metro buses and light rail. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ontario, California, Phoenix Motorcars develops, deploys, and services all electric drive systems for electric commercial vehicles.

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US DOT launches largest-yet road test of V2X connected vehicle crash avoidance technology

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today launched the largest-yet road test of connected vehicle crash avoidance technology in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NHTSA will use the valuable data from the ‘model deployment' as it decides if and when these connected vehicle safety technologies should be incorporated into the fleet.

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Ford Launching Transit Connect in US Starting This Summer; Battery-Electric Version Due in 2010

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The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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Dongfeng Motor to introduce more than 20 electric models under new 2022 midterm plan; battery-electric and e-POWER

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This result was fueled by strong demand for the Nissan Sylphy series, X-Trail, Qashqai and Teana; the Venucia, T90 and D60; and the INFINITI Q50L, QX50 in the passenger vehicle market, as well as the Nissan Navara and the Dongfeng Duolika and Captain in the light commercial vehicle market. Intelligent Mobility. Electrification.

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Building Better Qubits

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Grove Award “for contributions to materials for nanoscale electronics and organic light-emitting devices.” Her research focused on the optimization of multilayer organic light-emitting devices to be used in displays. in 2003 she worked at the lab as a research staff member. Riel is the recipient of this year’s IEEE Andrew S.

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DENSO to begin V2X technology field tests in China

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When an emergency vehicle is approaching, the technology will change the traffic light at intersections and alert surrounding vehicles to switch lanes. DENSO has been globally researching and developing V2X technology since 2003. The US is due to make a decision 2013 whether to standardize it on future cars and trucks.

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Ford launches 10-year project to transform Dearborn campus; sustainability in the built environment; Living Building Challenge

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million square feet of work space will be rebuilt and upgraded into even more technology-enabled and connected facilities. Just as the Rouge manufacturing renovation completed in 2003 set a new standard for sustainability, we expect to do the same as we transform our campuses into a modern, efficient complex that enhances the environment.