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Audi names vehicle networking strategy Audi connect; expanding functions in summer 2011

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Audi has named its vehicle networking strategy “Audi connect.” The topics bundled within Audi connect will largely determine the mobility of the future. With Audi connect, the company is building on the foundation of a collaboration with Google that began in 2005. Car and environment. Car and internet.

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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In connection with the settlement, the United States has filed a consent decree , agreed to by Toyota, that resolves the government’s complaint through Toyota’s payment of a $180 million civil penalty and the imposition of injunctive relief. Toyota’s Conduct from Approximately 2005 to 2015.

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No Antenna Could Survive Europa’s Brutal, Radioactive Environment—Until Now

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It successfully descended to Saturn's moon Titan in 2005 after being carried by the Cassini orbiter. The “feed" is the connection between an antenna and the radio's transmitter and receiver. But by connecting the foam box to a heat exchange plate filled with liquid nitrogen, we could lower the temperature inside it to –170 ?.

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CMA CGM partners with Energy Observer on hydrogen-powered shipping

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It is sailing round the world in order to speed up development of the most innovative solutions for the environment. Between 2005 and 2015, the Group reduced its CO 2 emissions per container transported by 50%, and it has set itself the target of reducing it by a further 30% between 2015 and 2025.

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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

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Suited for transit bus and motor coach applications, the system features zero-emissions with engine off, including approaching, during and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment.

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Honda demonstrating car and motorcycle V2X communication at ITS World Congress 2012

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will participate in the 19 th World ITS Congress from 22–26 October 2012 with a demonstration of automobile and motorcycle V2X communication—how its vehicles can communicate both with each other and with road-side infrastructure to benefit road safety, the environment, driver comfort and convenience. Environment. Honda Motor Co.,

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U.N.’s ITU Secretary-General Receives IEEE President’s Award

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The IEEE member has championed global connectivity and digital inclusion for more than 30 years. She was promoted in 2005 to head the agency’s regulatory and market environment division , managing programs on regulatory reform, economics, and finance. Bogdan-Martin is the first woman to head the ITU, a U.N.

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