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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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Daimler Extending car2go Car-Sharing Program to Austin, Texas; Ramping Up in Germany

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Two smart2go units in Austin. Daimler will bring its car2go mobility concept ( earlier post ) to the US in a pilot phase to start this fall in Austin, Texas with an initial fleet of about 200 smart fortwo mhd vehicles with start/stop functionality. Daimler had planned on international deployment of the program from the beginning.

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NSF launches $20M engineering research center aimed at converting natural gas into transportation fuels: CISTAR

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing nearly $80 million in four new Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) to create novel technology platforms in the fields of living cell-based therapies, personalized heart tissue, point-of-care health systems and fuel derived from shale gas. hydrocarbon resources.

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Neuralink continues hiring ramp following co-founder Max Hodak’s departure

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Some personal news: I am no longer at Neuralink (as of a few weeks ago). Just this weekend, Neuralink started looking for an intern in Fremont. Some Neuralink jobs based in Austin include an Animal Care Specialist, Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinarian, and an MEP Engineer. Onward to new things.

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Tesla Van, revised Cybertruck, Tesla Boat — Here’s what could be coming

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.” While a Tesla Van might be a great idea for some personal applications, this would be something that would undoubtedly be used as a commercial vehicle. However, Tesla may find the biggest application for it internally. Visitors would be able to float down the Colorado River to downtown Austin. I’d love to hear from you!

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How Remote Sensing Technologies Increase Food Production

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I was interested in the design and operation of airplanes and spacecraft.” Remote sensing technologies to tackle earth science problems In 1980 Crawford joined the mechanical engineering department at the University of Texas at Austin, staying for 25 years. space program; she initially aimed for a career in the aerospace industry.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Elon Musk also personally thanks Viecha for his contributions to the company. The company’s vehicles are loaded with hardware designed for autonomous driving, so it only makes sense to use the vehicles for useful tasks. “Hardware 5 is pretty much designed and should be in cars by the end of next year,” he said.

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