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100 Tesla Model 3 vehicles offered to private hire drivers in London

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They Tesla cars will replace internal combustion engine vehicles, reducing air pollution in London. As per Amber , about 3,600 to 4,100 premature deaths in London are attributed to air pollution every year. However, levels of air pollution in London are still too high for many people. Breathe with Tesla Model 3s.

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ICL model predicts lithium-ion batteries most competitive for storage applications by 2030

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Researchers at Imperial College London (ICL) developed a model to determine the lifetime costs (i.e., The authors received funding from the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial College London, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

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Ford and ADT to form vehicle security JV Canopy; AI-powered connected security cameras

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The combination of our technologies and our deep security experience creates a new category of protection for work and personal vehicles. Canopy plans to launch industry-first, multi-sensor security systems with available professional monitoring early next year. —Elliot Cohen, ADT chief business development officer.

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Volvo Cars says its new partner will reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%

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Image: Volvo Cars Volvo Cars has partnered with Imperial College London spinoff Breathe Battery Technologies to reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here. –ad*

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Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.

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Last month in Chicago, a United Airlines flight to London was ready to depart, but it was still waiting for 13 passengers connecting from Costa Rica. But thanks to a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool called ConnectionSaver, the jet was able to wait for them — their checked bags, too — and still arrive in London on time.

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Drayson Technologies introduces RF energy harvesting technology Freevolt; first application in air quality monitor

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The patent-pending technology was developed by an international team from Drayson Technologies and Imperial College London. Drayson Technologies is the first to market with this technology, which is commercially available for license to the international developer and business communities.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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The 25 experiments address four global megatrends—explosive population growth; an expanding middle class; air quality and public health concerns; and changing customer attitudes and priorities—challenging today’s transportation model and limiting personal mobility, especially in urban areas. Data Driven Insurance, London.

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