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MARCH 2, 2020

Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), the Clausthal Environmental Technology Research Center (CUTEC), the KIT (IIP & WBK), the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) are working in this research project, which is funded by (..)

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Spafford ’s more than three decades as professor of computer sciences at Purdue University , in West Lafayette, Ind., Indeed, the field didn’t really exist when he graduated from the State University of New York at Brockport with a bachelor’s degree in math and computer science in 1979. During Eugene H.

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JULY 3, 2015

The project is funded by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) and will bring together universities, ship designers, equipment manufacturers, and classification societies to explore the economic, social, legal, regulatory and technological factors which need to be addressed to make autonomous ships a reality.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Fewer wild animals, including threatened mountain lions, are becoming roadkill during shelter-in-place orders, according to a study on three states from the University of California, Davis. Before stay-at-home orders, 8.4 large wild animals per day were killed by vehicles in California. After the order, the number fell 21% to 6.6

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The vision reflects the input and consensus of more than 40 partners: auto manufacturers, energy companies, fuel cell technology companies, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and universities. It is not a joint venture, legal partnership or unincorporated association.

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AUGUST 15, 2019

Creation and alignment of legal bases for the application of technology in ships. Leibniz University, Institute of Thermodynamics, Hannover. Leibniz University, Institute for Electrical Energy Systems, Hannover. Center for Fuel Cell Technology ZBT GmbH, Duisburg. sunfire GmbH, Dresden. Hülsenbusch Apparatebau GmbH & Co.

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APRIL 20, 2016

and Kia Motors Corp, ending its legal action against those companies. When the companies were unable to reach a licensing agreement on subsequent patents, Paice was forced to pursue legal action in 2014. In December 2015, Paice reached an agreement to license all of its hybrid vehicle technology to Hyundai Motor Co.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Integrating as many electric vehicles as possible into the power grid in this way calls for innovations in terms of vehicle technology, charging hardware, charging management, communication interfaces with energy sector stakeholders and legal parameters. The legal and regulatory parameters are being evaluated, too.

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MAY 5, 2019

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air.

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JULY 7, 2011

The Axeon-led project, which looks into the economic viability of automotive battery recycling in the UK, involves Oxford Brookes University as a partner. The project ultimately aims to develop a UK battery recycling industry for end-of-life automotive batteries, which is non-existent at the moment.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Funded by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation), AAWA brings together universities, ship designers, equipment manufacturers, and classification societies to explore the economic, social, legal, regulatory and technological factors which need to be addressed to make autonomous ships a reality.

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JULY 22, 2011

Regulatory hurdles are hindering the successful commercialization of emerging liquid biofuels, according to a new study by University of Illinois law professor Jay P. Slating, a regulatory associate with the University of Illinois Energy Biosciences Institute. Kesan and Timothy A.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

constitutional amendment that was passed by the National Congress of Chile and signed by the president, the people of Chile are the first in the world to be granted a new kind of human rights—“neurorights”—which advocates say are made necessary by rapid advances in neurotechnology. Chile’s congress is currently considering.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. The proposed expansion of sugarcane production is within the area that can be legally converted.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Under the terms of the settlement, all claims in the litigation have been dismissed and Valence Technology is free to sell its proprietary lithium magnesium metal phosphate products, without liability to The University of Texas, Hydro-Québec, or any of their related entities. —Robert L. Kanode, Valence president and CEO.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It comes at a time when there is increasing focus on emissions and air quality, following vehicle certification irregularities and legal actions against European countries for air quality violations in cities. Dr. Adam Boeis – Department of Engineering, Cambridge University.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

GCEP, founded 11 years ago, supports research not only at Stanford, but also at universities around the world. While Stanford and collaborating academic institutions hold legal title to all technology, patents and information derived from GCEP-funded research, corporate sponsors receive a royalty-free license to the patents.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2014

AdaptIVe is an effort by a consortium of 29 partners—automotive manufacturers, suppliers, research institutes and universities, and small- and medium-sized businesses—coordinated by Volkswagen Group Research. Seven cars and one truck will demonstrate various combinations of automated functions. RENAULT s.a.s.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

Dynamometer testing for DUH was conducted at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (Berner Fachhochschule). In three additional tests under normal test conditions—and thus with non-rotating rear wheels—however, the NO x values were below the legal value limit of 80 mg/km in each case. Select raw NEDC test results. Source: DUH.

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MAY 25, 2016

Daimler is establishing Startup Autobahn, a new startup ecosystem in Stuttgart, in partnership with Silicon Valley accelerator Plug and Play, the University of Stuttgart and ARENA2036. The The focus is on ideas and projects associated with the future of mobility; hard- and software-oriented startups can apply at www.startup-autobahn.com/en/.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

Oklahoma State University. Louisiana State University. University of Houston. Louisiana State University. University of Mississippi. —Kelly Oskvig, program officer for the GRP’s Safer Offshore Energy Systems initiative. The six projects were selected after an external peer-review process. Lead Organization.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Ten times as many riders died not wearing a helmet in states without a universal helmet law than in states with such laws. 15 or higher—nearly double the legal limit. The data showed the large majority of pedestrian deaths occurred in urban areas, at non-intersections, at night and many involved alcohol. increase over 2011).

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JANUARY 7, 2011

With a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and a range of up to 30 miles (48 km) on a charge, GEM electric vehicles are designed for short-distance transportation and are driven on medical and corporate campuses, universities, military bases, resorts, sports stadiums, gated communities and residential streets.

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APRIL 27, 2019

Researchers at Henan Polytechnic University in China have hydrotreated the oil derived from hydrothermal liquefaction of scrap tires (STO) with waste engine oil (WEO) using five different activated carbon-supported noble metal catalysts—Pd/C, Pt/C, Ru/C, Ir/C, and Rh/C—for the production of liquid fuels.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

de Boer will be joining the consultancy group KPMG as Global Adviser on Climate and Sustainability, as well as working with a number of universities. Copenhagen did not provide us with a clear agreement in legal terms, but the political commitment and sense of direction toward a low-emissions world are overwhelming.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

—Steve Strauss, a distinguished professor of forest biotechnology at Oregon State University, and lead author of the paper. Even research on traits expressly intended to reduce environmental impacts face the same legal risks and regulatory barriers as other traits.

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MARCH 23, 2013

Some of these diesel fuel substitutes legally exist in commerce today and are controlled through industry consensus standards. For purposes of this proposed rulemaking, ARB will consider B5 (5% biodiesel) blends a legal California diesel fuel with no emissions mitigation required. —“Draft Regulation Concepts”.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.) Supported by a £2-million (US$2.9-million) Riversimple plans to offer the car to motorists through a “sale-of-service” model.

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MAY 9, 2019

Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Zipcar now has more than 760,000 members (“Zipsters”), with a market-leading presence in 20 major metropolitan areas in the United States, Canada and Europe, and fleet positioned at more than 300 college and university campuses. Morgan Stanley is acting as financial advisor, and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel, to Zipcar.

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APRIL 26, 2011

GEM cars are used by local, state and national government agencies, resorts, master-planned communities, universities, medical and corporate campuses, as well as by sports teams, taxi-shuttle services and individual consumers. The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016

Testing earlier this year at the University of Graz in Austria found that ASDS has an excellent performance on homologation cycles, achieving NO x conformity factors down to 0.5. This means that the engine emitted 50% below the current legal NO x emission limits and is fully compliant to Euro VI.

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OCTOBER 16, 2016

Frontt Capital Management Ltd, a Shenzhen-based investment firm focused on developing the intelligent vehicle industry in China, is making a $27-million investment to advance autonomous, connected vehicles and robotic technologies with the University of Michigan, along with industry and government partners.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

A team from Rutgers University and Stevens Institute of Technology have designed and tested a smart phone application that can pinpoint where in the car a cell phone user is sitting—i.e., 08, the legal limit. Source: Yang et al. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Enable universal access to ZEV infrastructure for California drivers. Ensure that hydrogen and electricity can legally be sold as a retail transportation fuel. Support R&D activities at California universities and research institutions. Support ZEV infrastructure planning and investment by public and private entities.

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JULY 11, 2011

Engineers at Arizona State University have engineered E. SIRC legal counsel will work with government counsel to develop that schedule while. evaluating other possible legal options. At the conclusion of a 90-minute hearing, the judge asked both parties to establish within two. Rebekah McKenna, David R. 2011.06.005.

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JULY 24, 2011

The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford recently published a report recommending that individual governments take more action to curb their own greenhouse gas emissions and put pressure on other governments to do the same. International climate negotiations can only go so far.

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