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The Automotive Update: European Commission launches new action plan

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The tariff exemption is for cars made in North America that comply with the continents existing free trade agreement, according to the BBC. Every1 concept car. European autonomous advancements Mercedes-Benz has received approval for special marker lights as part of its automated driving tests in Germany.

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Drones with Legs Can Walk, Hop, and Jump into the Air

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The concept of incorporating jumping take-off into a fixed-wing vehicle is the common idea shared by both RAVEN and Passerine,” says Shin. But it turns out that RAVEN is light enough, and has a sufficiently powerful enough motor, that as long as it’s propped up at the right angle, it can take off from the ground without jumping at all.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Although that vehicle was ultimately scrapped, Sexton remained committed to the concept of vehicle electrification and forged a career out of advocating for people to make the switch to EVs. Canada, and beyond.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. Dimming the Lights to Meet Demand About Green Inc. Fifteen years ago, how many people had a cellphone?” Follow the money.

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In 1926, TV Was Mechanical

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His noctovision used infrared light to see objects in the dark, which some experts claim was a precursor to radar. John Logie Baird [shown here] used the heads of ventriloquist dummies in early experiments because they didn’t mind the heat and bright lights of his televisor. But Baird earned his spot in history with the televisor.

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