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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The crucial role of public transit for connecting workers to workplaces will endure: the future of work depends in large part on how people get to work. The automated vehicle transition will not be jobless.

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The Metaverse Needs Standards, Too

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The Metaverse Standards Forum , which launched on 21 June 2022, isn’t trying to wrangle those details—not directly. Now, the forum has announced that after two months of hashing priorities, it has a list of initial priority topics that will steer metaverse standards development in its domain working groups.

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American Honda Motor to pay $1.9M in penalties in California for small engine emissions violations

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Through extensive tests in its lab CARB discovered that this equipment did not meet the evaporative control emission standards that Honda had originally agreed to during the certification process. These credits can then be used for certification purposes to offset emissions on future products.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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With synthetic diesel fuels of the EN15940 standard, CO 2 emissions can be reduced by up to 100% compared to fossil diesel. Series 1600 and versions of Series 4000 engines will follow in the near future. —Ali Dogru, Head of Assets and Maintenance at DB Cargo. DB Cargo also uses HVO in other locomotives in its fleet.

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AMPLY Power saves up to 40% on energy costs for Tri Delta Transit electric buses

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AMPLY expects savings to increase as Tri Delta Transit expands its electric bus fleet in the future. Additionally, as a regulated fuel supply entity with CARB, AMPLY supported Tri Delta Transit in monetizing its low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) credits. —Steve Ponte, Chief Operating Officer of Tri Delta Transit.

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Terberg introduces new generation of electric terminal tractor; hydrogen fuel-cell version possible

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The new electric drive system has fewer moving parts than a diesel engine and the previous EV generation, resulting in lower maintenance costs. The vehicles use DC chargers and can therefore be charged at standard charging stations. automotive standard. The design also allows for the use of hydrogen fuel cells in future.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with a range target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions, enabled by an approx. The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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