Remove Belgium Remove Building Remove Buy Remove Environment
article thumbnail

Video Friday: No Pilot Needed

Cars That Think

Science Robotics ] The latest in the Zoox testing series, this video showcases how Zoox tests the maneuverability capabilities of its robotaxi, which are critical for operation in dense urban environments. Fraunhofer ] It still kind of blows my mind that you can just go and buy yourself a robot dog. Zoox ] Thanks, Whitney! UPenn ].

Singapore 103
article thumbnail

This Engineer’s Hardware Is Inspired by the Brain

Cars That Think

He studied and worked in Dubai, the United States, France, and Belgium over the course of his twenties. His first six months living in the United States, acclimating to a new culture and a different academic environment, were overwhelming, Suri says. And will someone buy it? Traveling stuck with Suri in adulthood.

France 89
article thumbnail

This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

This initiative is taking place in an environment where everyday citizens want to travel without causing emissions and are increasingly aware of the value of renewables and energy security. “We We want to predict where we need to build the next electric charging station.”. Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images.

Grid 81
article thumbnail

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

Green Car Congress

Estonia deciding to buy 500 MiEVs in 2012 or Belgium offering high financial incentives but perhaps not to the right market, noted lead author Will Sierzchula. Consequently, building policy only around those two factors may not support important underlying elements. —Sierzchula et al.

article thumbnail

Creating the Commodore 64: The Engineers’ Story

Cars That Think

For example, he noted, “the standard way of building oscillators is to build one and then multiplex it until you have as many as you need. Yannes, for example, had made economy his credo when he was an impecunious high-school student looking for parts to build a sound synthesizer. It’s a personal challenge. Happy New Year 1982!

Engine 113