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A Self-Balancing Exoskeleton Strides Toward Market

Cars That Think

The Origin of the XoMotion Exoskeleton Angus, who works as Human in Motions director of lived experience, has been involved with the company and its technology since 2016. Angus remembers trying out an exoskeleton from Ekso Bionics in 2016: By the end of the week, I said, This is fun, but we need to build a better exoskeleton.

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Personal: My Ongoing EV Adventure

Clean Fleet Report

2016 Fiat 500e – Fidelio Wanting to be like the pros at the big car magazines, I asked my press contact from Fiat-Chrysler (today part of Stellantis) for a long-term Fiat 500e EV test car. The press man sent me a new 2016 Fiat 500e for three monthsI even got to pick the color. I named the little car Fidelio.

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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

Plug in America

In 2016, battery range was not what it is today. Of EVs on the road since I got my first EV in 2016, less than 1% have needed battery replacements , but having a three-year commitment was a great way to become familiar with the technology knowing that the vehicle would be under warranty for the entirety of my driving experience.

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Why Engineers Still Need the Humanities

Cars That Think

But if youd like to learn more about how past engineers embraced the humanities, check out Matthew Wisnioskis book Engineers for Change: Competing Visions of Technology in 1960s America (MIT Press, 2016) and W. Patrick McCrays Making Art Work: How Cold War Engineers and Artists Forged a New Creative Culture (MIT Press, 2020).

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Volvo Revives the XC70 As An SUV for China

The Truth About Cars

Volvo discontinued the XC70 after the 2016 model year, ending a long run for the beefy off-road-oriented wagon. The automaker is reportedly considering bringing it back, however, it wont be the long-roof car we all remember. If Volvo revives the XC70, it will likely arrive in China as yet another electrified SUV.

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Abandoned History: General Motors Sued by Beretta Over the Beretta

The Truth About Cars

Beretta kept it in Italy for some years, but transferred it back to the United States in 2016 when it opened a new factory in Gallatin, Tennessee. Berettas CEO gave Smith a rifle and a shotgun. The gifted Beretta GTU was fortunately not lost to time! We cant use this photo, but please have a look here.