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Paying Tribute to 1997 IEEE President Charles K. Alexander

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At the time of his death, he was a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cleveland State University and served as dean of its engineering school. He also was a consultant to companies and government agencies, and he was involved in research and development projects in solar energy and software engineering.

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Paying Tribute to Former IEEE President Richard Gowen

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IEEE Foundation At the time of death, he was president and CEO of Dakota Power , a company in Rapid City, S.D., and received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1957 from Rutgers University there. While there, he applied to join the electrical engineering faculty at the Air Force Academy , in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Lotus unveils E-R9 next-generation EV endurance racer design study

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Lotus Engineering created the E-R9 as a technology showcase of its philosophy, capability and innovative spirit in the fields of advanced electrified powertrains and aerodynamics. E-R stands for Endurance Racer, while 9 is the car’s competition number carefully chosen in tribute to Lotus’ racing past.

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GS Caltex India honors mechanics with 3rd #GaadiKeDoctor campaign on 14th anniversary | Autocar Professional

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In celebration of its 14th anniversary in India, GS Caltex, a prominent lubricant company, has launched the 3rd edition of the #GaadiKeDoctor campaign. ’ The film pays tribute to their dedication, resilience, and expertise, highlighting their role as architects of reliability, creators of safety, and custodians of memories.

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INFINITI developing all-new electric vehicle platform influenced by Q Inspiration concept

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In Beijing, INFINITI Motor Company announced it is developing an all-new electrified vehicle platform influenced by the Q Inspiration concept car. When INFINITI unveiled the Q Inspiration at NAIAS this January, the concept was powered by a VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine powertrain. Earlier post.). —Roland Krueger.

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Lamborghini outlines massive $1.8 billion plan to shift to electrification

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The company recently outlined a $1.8 billion plan, its largest in history, to shift away from combustion engines and toward electrification. CEO and President of Lamborghini , Stephan Winkelmann, presented the company’s plan to decarbonize its future models. Credit: Lamborghini.

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Bentley CEO Jumps Ship for Aston Martin

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Bentley's former CEO Adrian Hallmark has broken with the company after making remarks that sales were down due to wealthy people buying fewer luxury products over concerns that it might upset poorer people living in those markets. Bentley issued a surprise announcement that its longtime CEO had asked to leave the company just three days ago.