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NTSB update on Boeing 787 fire incident in Boston; severe fire damage to APU battery

Green Car Congress

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released an update on its formal investigation of Monday’s fire aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at Logan International Airport in Boston. Further investigative updates will be issued as events warrant. There were no passengers or crew on board at the time.

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Video Friday: Pedipulate

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Legged robots have the potential to become vital in maintenance, home support, and exploration scenarios. Robot built by Boston Dynamics for the DARPA Robotics Challenge in 2013.

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Video Friday: $2.6 Billion

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Recently, UBTECH’s humanoid robot Walker S was introduced into the assembly line of NIO’s advanced vehicle manufacturing center, as an “intern” assisting in the car production.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Like many of the residents that come to our EV Ride & Drive events or email me for advice on what EV to buy, I appreciate the many advantages EVs have over internal combustion engine-powered ones. EVs are much more fun to drive because of the instant torque at any speed, including from a standstill.

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FAA grounds US Boeing 787 Dreamliners after second incident with Li-ion battery; GS Yuasa Lithium Power the manufacturer

Green Car Congress

The in-flight Japanese battery incident followed an earlier 787 battery incident that occurred on the ground in Boston on 7 January 2013 and resulted in a fire. Since it is maintenance-free and has longer service life comparing to current nickel-cadmium batteries, it makes for lower operating costs and increased safety for airline companies.

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Building the Future of Smart Home Security

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At SimpliSafe , an award-winning home security company based in Boston, Mass., Customers are only interested in receiving alerts for movements that are out of the ordinary and security monitoring centers are only interested in addressing emergency events. But load-balancing maintenance is an ongoing focus.

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Your Robotic Avatar Is Almost Ready

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The final event took place last November in Long Beach, Calif., Global competition In the Long Beach convention center, XPrize did its best to create an atmosphere that was part rock concert, part sporting event, and part robotics research conference and expo. ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals: Winning team NimbRo Day 2 Test Run youtu.be