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Superconducting Motor Could Propel Electric Aircraft

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One is the availability, at relatively moderate cost, of copper-oxide-based superconducting tape, which is being produced by a few companies for startups working on tokamak fusion reactors. HTS [high temperature superconductors] are having a moment, because the costs are coming down rapidly, driven by all the work on fusion,” Haran says. “A

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Using Geofencing to Secure Electric Vehicles: A New Era in Location-Based Protection

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This makes geofencing particularly attractive in an era where EVs, often embedded with smart technologies, are more connected than ever before. GPS Dependency Geofencing relies heavily on GPS, which can be inaccurate in urban environments with tall buildings or poor satellite visibility.

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Mobility Engineering: Your Essential Guide to Getting Started in 2025

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If you’ve been following automotive trends, you’ve likely noticed the radical shift towards electrification, connectivity, and autonomous systems reshaping how we think about transportation. What is mobility engineering exactly? Beyond formal education, practical experience proves invaluable.

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Typhoon: The Ultimate Aquatic All-Terrain Beast

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The Typhoon by Shadow Six Racing is a high-performance fusion of an all-terrain vehicle and a watercraft, designed for motorsports enthusiasts and defense applications. We bring you engaging content that connects you with the world of tomorrow.

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

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The US Department of Energy announced $29 million in funding for 14 projects as part of the Galvanizing Advances in Market-aligned fusion for an Overabundance of Watts (GAMOW) program, which is jointly sponsored by ARPA-E and the Office of Science–Fusion Energy Sciences (SC-FES). Earlier post.). University of California, San Diego.

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2013 Cadillac XTS will feature first GM application of sensor fusion; milestone toward semi- and fully autonomous vehicles

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The 2013 Cadillac XTS will feature GM’s first application of a Driver Assistance Package using sensor fusion, which combines the information of several, generally heterogeneous sensors and positioning technologies to alert drivers more accurately of road hazards and help them avoid crashes. Click to enlarge. Rear Automatic Braking.

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