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QM Power and University of Kentucky demonstrate 50 kW/liter electric motor; DOE 2025 power density goal

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QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). An open frame lab prototype was designed and manufactured by QM Power.

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NHTSA ODI opens preliminary evaluation of Tesla Autopilot following 11 crashes at first responder scenes

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The investigation will additionally assess the Object and Event Detection and Response (OEDR) by vehicles when engaged in Autopilot mode, and Operational Design Domain (ODD) in which the Autopilot mode is functional. 12/29/2019. 12/10/2019. 07/10/2021. 05/19/2021. 03/17/2021. 02/27/2021. Montgomery County. 08/26/2020.

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US DOE awards EPRI $5.1M for advanced nuclear technology

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DOE announced previous funding awards in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Advanced Reactor Development Projects pathway, which allows a broad scope of proposed concepts and ideas that are best suited to improving the capabilities and commercialization potential of advanced reactor designs and technologies. Successfully demonstrate a 10-foot (3.05-meter)

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Recycling Expanded Polystyrene becomes a reality with Styroloop

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Katie has a background in costume design and has always been really interested in Science. Since 2011 she’s been living, studying and working in London across costume, materials and design. Katie with Charlie (EV Driver & Styroloop) presenting at the 2019 Mayor’s Award in London. Interview by Charlotte Dautzenberg

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EV Chargers for All!

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One EV charger maker, Atom Power located in Charlotte, N.C., Atom Power, which IEEE Spectrum first highlighted in 2019, developed the first and only UL- listed and commercially available solid-state digital circuit breaker in the world and is turning 100 years of electrical systems-engineering design processes on their head.