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CMU demo’ing Autonomous SRX in Washington this week

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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) this week will demonstrate the CMU advanced Autonomous Cadillac SRX in Washington, DC. In the case of the Washington, DC, demonstration, an engineer will be on hand to take the wheel if required.). 2014) Click to enlarge. BOSS at the Urban Challenge. Click to enlarge. Autonomous SRX.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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SAE Level 2 automation refers to a vehicle that combines automated functions, like acceleration and steering, but the driver must remain engaged with the driving task and monitor the environment at all times. University of Washington. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Georgia Tech. McMaster University. Mississippi State University.

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GFEI report concludes 50% improvement in average fuel economy of entire global light duty fleet by 2050 is achievable; importance of the regulatory and fiscal environments

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Eads, Charles River Associates, was presented at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington DC on 25 January 2011. The GFEI, launched in early 2009, is a partnership of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), International Energy Agency (IEA), International Transport Forum (ITF) and FIA Foundation.

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Meta’s AI Agents Learn to Move by Copying Toddlers

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In a simulated environment, a disembodied skeletal arm powered by artificial intelligence lifted a small toy elephant and rotated it in its hand. In another environment, disembodied skeletal legs used 80 muscles working through 16 joints to kick and flex, engaging in the kind of “ motor babbling ” that toddlers do as they work toward walking.

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ATA/DESC Announce Strategic Alliance for Alternative Aviation Fuels

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signed a strategic alliance agreement today in Washington, DC, recognizing a partnership for the development and deployment of alternative aviation fuels. Already, the alliance teams are scheduled to participate in a special aviation session at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference, 27-29 Apr. in Washington, DC.

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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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The THINK EV-Ready Cities Index was presented by THINK CEO Richard Canny at the Electric Drive Transportation Association Annual Conference and Meeting at the Washington Auto Show. The remaining cities included Denver, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Phoenix. Washington DC. —Richard Canny. Sacramento.

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The First U.S. Human-Operated Submersible Changed the Course of Oceanography

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During a 1956 symposium about deep-sea exploration held in Washington, D.C., After the conference, the research office sent a delegation, including Vine, to Italy to see the 18-meter-long, 45-tonne vehicle. Office of Naval Research made a presentation about one of the submersibles: Trieste.