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Sure, China’s Hypersonic Weapons May Have Incited a “Sputnik Moment”

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech in 2018 that was accompanied by an animated impression of how a hypersonic missile would look like on its way to North America. The Chinese have pushed the technology just as hard , and with far more funding. What does all this mean for the balance of power?

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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Under his leadership, the latter board celebrated milestones including the launch of IEEE’s first multidisciplinary open-access publication, IEEE Access ; the creation of a Chinese-language edition of IEEE Spectrum ; and the 100th anniversary of Proceedings of the IEEE. Hodges and his colleagues pioneered the use of MOS technology in ICs.

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Will AI Steal Submarines’ Stealth?

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The balance seemed to turn with the emergence of nuclear-powered submarines in the early 1960s. Nuclear-powered submarines, such as the Virginia - class fast-attack submarine, each cost roughly US $2.8 For example, the Chinese Navy has invested in a fishlike. billion , according to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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By the beginning of the 21st century, South Korea had become a dominant power in the global semiconductor market, meeting more than 60 percent of international demand for memory chips alone. During the third period, from 2000 on, industry seized the helm of semiconductor development. But its dominance in the world market is now under threat.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

Plug In India

Except the Lithium cells, every other component is Made In India including the Motor, Controller, Power Electronics, BMS, Battery Pack etc. ​Another promising electric car startup - Strom Motors, who showcased their 3 wheel electric car in 2018 , has been silent regarding their electric car launch. They too have let 2020 pass by.

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