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Daimler Truck subsidiary Torc Robotics opens Technology and Development Center in Stuttgart

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Torc Europe is now hiring software engineers, data scientists, and architects in the areas of systems, safety, validation, and product development. In 2019, Daimler Truck invested a majority share in Torc, the first autonomous vehicle (AV) company to enter an integrated partnership with a truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

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WHYY reports Philadelphia’s Proterra electric bus fleet sidelined due to cracked chassis and other defects

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BYD buses were removed from service in Indianapolis for upgrades due to range issues, while officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, returned 15 BYD buses for similar reasons, Briggs reported. Proponents, like engineering professor Jeremy J. Cracking did recur, in some instances atop prior repairs.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Fiscal Year 2019 Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program Projects. City of Albuquerque. Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. Funding Amount.

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