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Omnitek develops diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for Mercedes OM904/OM906

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Omnitek has developed a kit that can be used to convert the globally popular Mercedes diesel engines OM904 and OM906 into natural gas engines. Omnitek’s proprietary diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit is used for bus and truck applications, as well as stationary applications. Diesel to natural gas conversion system.

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Inceptio L3 autonomous trucks log more than 40M accident-free kilometers

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The company’s focus on mass production ensures that L3 autonomous trucks are sufficiently reliable for OEMs to produce and highly affordable for fleet operators to procure and operate, while its advanced technical features significantly increase driver safety and enable end-customers to receive goods at lower shipping costs.

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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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The program, internally named CMF-A, covers the most affordable category of cars in the Common Module Family (CMF, earlier post ), Renault-Nissan’s modular system of vehicle architecture. Both sub-assembly and parts supply to the line are completely flexible. teams working side by side from inception.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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The AMAS common appliqué kit consists of the bi-wire active safety kit and the autonomy kit. It uses Global Positioning System (GPS), Light Detecting Radar (LIDAR) systems, Automotive Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and commercially available automotive sensors in order to make the system affordable.

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JVs, acquisitions driving diversification at Remsons | Autocar Professional

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Riding on the electrification and premiumisation trend in the passenger vehicle industry, Remsons plans to enhance its product portfolio with new products such as sensors and infotainment systems as well as tyre mobility kits. The company is a pioneer in offering systems at affordable prices and high-quality features.

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This Rice University Professor Developed Cancer-Detection Technology

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Richards-Kortum is a professor of bioengineering at Rice University , in Houston, and codirector of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies , which is developing affordable medical equipment for underresourced hospitals. When precancerous tissue forms, new blood vessels grow to supply it with blood.

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Efficient Drivetrains selected to participate in $4.4M DOE program for electrification of school buses

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Upon completing the program, the result is a fleet of affordable, full electric zero-emissions buses that will eliminate thousands of pounds of particulate matter from the air, improving the health of the school children riding the buses, and the greater community.

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