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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions. TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage.

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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The new Ford Fusion will be the first non-hybrid Ford vehicle available in the US with Auto Start-Stop. In its quest to keep the system very affordable, Ford wanted to keep the supporting battery a 12V battery, but also didn’t want to compromise durability, said Birgit Sorgenfrei, Ford’s Auto Start-Stop program manager.

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Segway debuts fully automated Navimow i110N robot lawn mower with satellite positioning

Baua Electric

Now available for pre-order , the new i Series models are designed for yards up to 1/4-acre in size and introduce the company’s updated Exact Fusion Location System 2.0, With Navimow i coming to Amazon, we’re making effortless, affordable robotic lawn care available across the US.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid EPA-certified for 100 MPGe combined; tops Volt and Prius PHV

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With a starting price of $29,995, after federal tax credit and including destination and delivery costs, Ford expects C-MAX Energi to be the US’ most affordable plug-in hybrid. Ford projects that its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, due out in early 2013, will deliver 100+ MPGe combined.

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NVIDIA & AutonomouStuff speed development of autonomous vehicles with DRIVE PX on Wheels; full kits in cars

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DRIVE PX on Wheels is available in three versions: advanced, basic and custom. The advanced kit begins with a Ford Fusion, which is loaded with a NVIDIA DRIVE PX AI car computer, as well as cameras, LIDAR, radar, navigation sensors and a drive-by-wire system, including: 2x Velodyne VLP16 LiDARs, with VLP32 coming soon.

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Toyota and DIFFER partner on direct solar production of hydrogen from humid air, rather than water

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And finally, since we only use the water that is present in the surrounding air, our technology is also applicable in remote places where no water is available. The research at DIFFER covers both the conversion and storage of sustainable energy in solar fuels, and the generation of clean, safe and abundant power through nuclear fusion.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient. Or if the Chinese come to our market with well-built, affordable sedans -- most of which would be EVs.

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