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FAA selects 6 sites for unmanned aircraft systems research for integration into US airspace

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This data will help the FAA to develop regulations and operational procedures for future commercial and civil use of the National Airspace System (NAS). The six test site operators and the research they will conduct into future UAS use are: University of Alaska. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center launches 5-year, $35M program on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies

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First announced in 2014, CSRC Next ( earlier post ) will direct $35 million through 2021 towards research designed to support a safe transition to the future of mobility. We are excited to continue our safety mission by helping to support a safe evolution to a broader mobility future. CSRC 2017 Report.

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Toyota CSRC launches new research tracks on autonomous & connected vehicle technologies; 11 projects with 8 institutions

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The eleven projects—launched in partnership with eight leading research institutions in North America—mark the first projects launched under CSRC Next ( earlier post ), which is the Center’s new five-year program that continues to support a safer transition to the future of mobility. Virginia Tech.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

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He is also an active member of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section and has been active with several societies, standards, and the Future Directions Committee. I believe that IEEE should be open to all technologists and that we should create a safe environment that supports our members to be their best selves. Virginia Tech.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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2017, in Miami during a visit to the United States and appeared in federal court there on Monday. Oliver Schmidt: from 2012 through February 2015, Schmidt was the General Manager in charge of the Environment and Engineering Office, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Realigning the Group for the future.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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You can join the EAA and become a future voting member for only $35 a year, or less than 10 cents a day. As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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You can join the EAA and become a future voting member for only $35 a year, or less than 10 cents a day. As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e.