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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Ford expanding global electrified vehicle battery R&D

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Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a “hub-and-spoke” system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities.

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Meet the Members Running for 2024 IEEE President-Elect

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The ad hoc committee envisioned scenarios to gain a global perspective of what the world might look like in 2050 and beyond and what potential futures might mean for IEEE. Her areas of interest include multisensor data fusion, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity in aerospace systems.

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Learn About the Candidates Running for 2023 President-Elect

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He is an active member of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section , which he chaired, and has been involved with several societies, standards groups, and the IEEE Future Directions committee. Her areas of interest include multisensor data fusion, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity in aerospace systems.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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Beginning production late next year, the GT will the road in select global markets in honor of the 50 th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004. —Raj Nair. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales. —Raj Nair. EcoBoost.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. So who is leading the green car race?

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Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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Experts predict that by the year 2060 global warming, if left unchecked, could result in a temperature rise of seven degrees Fahrenheit higher than temperatures before the Industrial Revolution when man started widespread use of coal and other fossil fuels. According to the IEA, global energy demand will grow 55% by 2030.