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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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The new C+pod is a two-seater BEV designed as a mobility option that improves per-person energy efficiency. To drive further popularization of BEVs, Toyota is expanding its product lineup and forming open collaborations as it works to build new business models.

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Intel CEO predicts chips will be more than 20% of premium vehicle BOM by 2030

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At IAA Mobility, during his first in-person keynote since taking the helm of Intel in February, CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted that semiconductors will account for more than 20% of the total premium vehicle bill of materials (BOM) by 2030. That represents a 5x growth rate over 2019’s 4% figure. In March, Gelsinger introduced “IDM 2.0”.

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Vicinity Motors releases specs for new medium-duty electric truck

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Standard features include driver conveniences including a high-back comfort seat, keyless entry, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, 3-person seating and the ability to use the battery for on-site power, eliminating the need to transport large, noisy generators. —William Trainer, Founder and CEO of Vicinity Motor.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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Before the demo vehicle—a DAF CF 340 front loader with a Millennium XXL 40 body from Terberg HS—could be used to collect commercial waste, a conversion from standard diesel propulsion to hydrogen was required. In addition to the new hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle, 15 hydrogen cars are already in use at AGR.

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Steps Toward Health Data Standards for Wearables

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Fitness trackers and smartwatches now regularly gather personal health data like heart rate and steps taken per day. Bridging the gap between personal tech and clinical practice, however, is still a real challenge. Bridging the gap between personal tech and clinical practice, however, is still a real challenge.

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Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

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The government is launching a major electrification project, mainly in the transport sector, but also in those of building heating and industrial activities. Additional investments that will support the development of green sectors, such as batteries and green hydrogen, will enhance these benefits. Over the next five years, $3.6

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In Praise of “Normal” Engineers

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I have a problem with the implication that there is One True Metric of productivity that you can standardize and sort people by. 10x engineer makes it sound like productivity is an immutable characteristic of a person. If you must 10x something, build 10x engineering teams. I havent debugged a query plan in years.

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