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Applied Information announces full C-V2X roadside and onboard units; upgrade to 5G, DSRC buy-back program

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Applied Information, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure solutions, announced the availability of full Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) Connected Vehicle Roadside Units (RSU) and Onboard Units (OBU) with an automatic upgrade to 5G NR when the technology becomes available. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. Learnings from those vehicles helped inform Chevrolet’s Electric Connect and Cruise strategy. To convert the 1977 K5 Blazer, the team first removed from the Blazer the original 175-horsepower, 400 cubic-inch (6.55-liter)

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BT Group Converts Telecom Infrastructure to EV Chargers

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Pricing information is also not yet available. There are roughly 54,000 public EV charging stations currently available in the U.K. BT Group says it is still investigating the feasibility of allowing drivers to reserve charging time slots at a particular box. government.

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Rock Tech Lithium signs MoU with Romanian Government for second lithium hydroxide plant

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The MoU provides for cooperation and support in the company’s search for a location in Romania for one of the company’s next planned lithium hydroxide converters and, in the longer term, the construction and operation of such converter. That converter is scheduled to start operations in 2024. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

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The first Mercedes-Benz models available with fingerprint sensors are the EQS and EQE series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and C-Class, and the new GLC. Visa Cloud Tokens provide an additional layer of security as they help to protect and encrypt sensitive payment information by converting data and storing it securely.

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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

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The Electrified GV70 will be available only as an AWD (All-Wheel Drive) model; details on output and performance for North American models will be available closer to launch. Range estimates for the North American market will be available closer to launch. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Boost Mode.

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US MARAD to award up to $900K for project converting vessel to natural gas

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The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) Office of Environment has issued a request for proposals (RFP) ( DTMA91R1500009 ) for projects that focus on converting a vessel to natural gas in an effort to measure in situ change in criteria pollutant emissions and greenhouse gas emissions before and after the conversion.

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