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Amazon launches Kuiper satellites; Can it rival Starlink?

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Amazons Project Kuiper launched its first 27 satellites on Monday, marking the start of a $10 billion effort that could compete with SpaceXs Starlink with a global broadband internet network. Project Kuiper was unveiled in 2019 and targets consumers, businesses, and governments who need reliable internet service, similar to Starlink.

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Tesla partners up to expand Virtual Power Plant program in Texas

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GVEC says it officially became a certified Tesla battery installer in the region in 2019, adding that Powerwall installations have continued to increase in the years since. “Tesla has been a major player in the ADER pilot program since its inception. Along with Texas, Tesla currently has U.S.

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RF Safety Lab Ensures Wireless Gadgets Meet Safety Standards

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He worked his way up the career ladder and, in 2018, was promoted to vice president of engineering, overseeing global compliance. It also is working on getting products to meet global cybersecurity regulations. 2019 standard, for example, establishes safety levels for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. The IEEE C95.1-2019

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BYD closing on Tesla in Australia: Achieves 40,000 sales in less than three years, aims beyond 40K in 2025 alone!

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That sort of sales result puts BYD in reach of EV champion and global arch-rival Teslas best result of 45,000 Australian sales in 2023. Not to forget, it wasnt until 2019 when the Model 3 launched that Tesla had a model that could generate meaningful sales volume. 2024 BYD Atto 3 Premium.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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That left Honda severely behind in the global race toward long-range electric vehicles that Tesla kicked off in 2012 with its Model S. Since then, in North America, Honda has sold two pure EVs in tiny numbers: the 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV (82 miles of EPA range) and the 2017-2019 Honda Clarity Electric midsize sedan (89 miles of range).

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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A key focus of Hashimotos work has involved the analysis of public sentiment and information diffusion related to major global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and political elections. Wilson Transnational Award , and the 2019 IEEE Region 10 Women in Engineering Outstanding Volunteer Award.

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Is this America’s first electric refrigerated catering truck for aviation?

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Global airport ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Mallaghan just deployed what it says is North Americas first ever fully electric refrigerated catering truck designed specifically for the aviation industry. That truck was first launched back in 2019.

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