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GM and SAE International select 8 NA universities for new autonomous vehicle competition; Bolt EV the platform

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At WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International and General Motors announced the eight North American universities which will compete in the upcoming AutoDrive Challenge. The participating universities are: Kettering University. Michigan State University. North Carolina A&T University.

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

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On 14 Februar 2013, the agency solicited proposals from public entities, including state and local governments and eligible universities interested in operating the test sites. The six test site operators and the research they will conduct into future UAS use are: University of Alaska. New York’s Griffiss International Airport.

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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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Since its launch in 2011, CSRC has collaborated with leading North American universities, hospitals, and research institutions on projects aimed at reducing traffic casualties, and sharing the results publicly so that all can benefit. CSRC is working with the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Toyota Connected (TC). —Chuck Gulash.

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WVU study fully characterizes pump-to-wheels methane emissions from HD natural gas vehicles and fueling stations

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Researchers at West Virginia University have characterized pump-to-wheels methane emissions from heavy-duty (HD) natural-gas-fueled vehicles and the compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations that serve them. Sponsors provided access to vehicles or facilities. Clark, David L. McKain, Derek R.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

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University of New Orleans for six years and an adjunct professor for two years. Grosz was also an adjunct engineering professor at Tulane University , also in New Orleans, for two years. He served on the IEEE Board of Directors as the 2016–2017 Region 5 director and the 2019 vice president of. Virginia Tech.

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Landsat Proved the Power of Remote Sensing

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Toward the end, though, the speech took a curious and hopeful turn, as Nixon rhapsodized about the unifying potential of international cooperation in space exploration. The second instrument was a highly experimental Multispectral Scanner System (MSS) designed by Virginia T. Norwood and built by Hughes Aircraft Co.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. He has served on boards, consulted with associations, and written business plans.