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GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet

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According to the MOU, both GM and CATARC will also study how real-world performance, charging and infrastructure for the Volt and other electric vehicles can address the varying needs of Chinese consumers. CATARC is the most important third-party automotive technology service organization recognized by the Chinese government.

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Kandi advances plan for EV rental system pilot in China

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First proposed by Kandi in August 2011, the plan envisions Hangzhou as the first test site for a new transportation system which would make available 100,000 self-driven Pure EV rentals at centrally operated “smart” vertical parking and charging facilities to be constructed at key locations throughout Hangzhou.

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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Hodges Former dean of engineering Life Fellow, 85; died 13 November Hodges, who was dean of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley , conducted pioneering research in IC design and semiconductor manufacturing. He also laid the groundwork for the university’s bioengineering department.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) assumed top posts in the industry as well as coveted positions teaching or researching semiconductors at universities and government institutes. awarded him its prestigious Ho-Am Prize in 1993 for “building a solid foundation for Korea’s semiconductor industry.” Chang Hae-Ja.

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The Unsung Inventor Who Chased the LED Rainbow

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the John Bardeen professor of electrical and computer engineering and physics at the University of Illinois, Urbana , and the creator of the first LEDs. Craford met him at a seminar, where Holonyak was ex­plaining his work in LEDs. The photographs appeared in the original print version. and joined the Illinois faculty.

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China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount – ET Auto

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RISC-V chips made by Chinese firms and research institutes can now power self-driving cars, artificial-intelligence models and data-storage centres, according to two industry figures and the previously unreported documents. Intel and AMD did not respond to questions about the matter, while Arm declined to comment. While the U.S.

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