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Fusion Tech Finds Geothermal Energy Application

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Invented by Soviet scientists in the 1960s , gyrotons are used in nuclear fusion research experiments to heat and control plasma. Microwaves meet rocks “But an energy beam doesn’t have those kinds of limits,” says Paul Woskov , senior research engineer at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

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HARMAN introduces range of connected vehicle technologies and Microsoft partnership at CES

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HARMAN International Industries made a number of connected vehicle technology announcements during CES 2016 last week, including a connected car computing platform, demonstrated in the Rinspeed Σtos concept car; an advanced navigation system with live data fusion; an open cloud-based software delivery system; and a new partnership with Microsoft.

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KPMG Survey: execs say connected car generates 10x revenue than a conventional vehicle; market share based on units “outdated”; BEVs #1 trend

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Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

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Ford opens new Silicon Valley research center; focus on connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, big data

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Ford has opened its new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto, growing its global research team and accelerating the company’s work in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data. Autonomous driving Behavior Big Data Connected vehicles Research Urban mobility V2X Vehicle Manufacturers'

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‘OEMs are transforming themselves into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum. Lidars have become smaller and affordable providing detailed 3D mapping and precise object detection. My view is that ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum.

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‘OEMs are transforming into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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He also added that ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum. Lidars have become smaller and affordable providing detailed 3D mapping and precise object detection. These are some of the changes brought in by technology.

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

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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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