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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

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In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. —,Eric Cin, global director, Vehicle Personalization, Accessories and Licensing.

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ARPA-E to issue new funding opportunity for bio-conversion of methane to liquid fuels; encouraging formation of project teams now

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In mid-March, 2013, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) intends to issue a new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) (DE-FOA-0000881) for the Bio-Conversion of Methane-to-Liquids.

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Do We Dare Use Generative AI for Mental Health?

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And ChatGPT has helped millions of people experiment with conversational AI. As a company that relies on conversation, Woebot Health had to decide whether generative AI could make Woebot a better tool, or whether the technology was too dangerous to incorporate into our product.

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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BAF supports clients with vehicle conversions through the Ford QVM program and aftermarket conversion products, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support.

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New mobile phone app identifies driver phone use, enabling action to reduce distracted driving

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For outgoing communication, the app could disable texting and make placing certain calls less difficult, perhaps by offering a short list of frequent contacts shown as large on-screen buttons. The engineers hope their demonstration spurs cell phone makers to pursue commercial development of the concept. 08, the legal limit.

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Hyundai debates whether it will offer you the chance to power-up your EV

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seconds quicker, but they are not items one, two and three on the list of what we are studying,” said Tuitahi. There is a very long list of things that you could potentially utilise feature on demand for,” Tuitahi said. Hyundai Ioniq 7 concept will soon be in Australia as a production model.

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

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His list of possibilities includes: Paying for tolls and parking. states will introduce the gadgets this year, and his company is “in conversation” with 10 more. In the midst of an economic downturn, he says, he was also looking to get involved with something that exists in good times and bad—and the DMV is certainly that.

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