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Qualcomm and TomTom partner on crowdsourcing high-definition mapping data for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

Qualcomm Technologies is working with TomTom on using the Qualcomm Drive Data Platform for high-definition (HD) map crowdsourcing, to accelerate the future of autonomous driving. Now that cars are increasingly connected and equipped with a range of sensors, new and complimentary approaches become possible.

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Sandia team puts power into local grid with supercritical CO2 closed-loop Brayton-cycle turbine

Green Car Congress

We’ve been striving to get here for a number of years, and to be able to demonstrate that we can connect our system through a commercial device to the grid is the first bridge to more efficient electricity generation. Maybe it’s just a pontoon bridge, but it’s definitely a bridge. Importance of advanced power electronics.

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Hauling Lead and Confusing Connections

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I'll definitely take some ibuprofen before tomorrow. I pre-laid out these batteries on the floor to guestimate what the connections between the terminals were. I've got an e-mail into ElectroAuto for some connection diagrams, but haven't received the files yet. These high-capacity 8-volt golf-cart batteries are 70 pounds apiece.

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Rugged, Micro Data Centers Bring Rural Reliability

Cars That Think

Rural connectivity is still a huge issue. As of 2024, FCC came out with a new benchmark with higher speed requirementsincreasing the number of people whose connections dont meet the definition. We just need better connectivity. We need robust networks. Network outages were a common occurrence, impeding student learning.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

Green Car Congress

This means having great driving dynamics on any surface on- or off-road, providing cargo solutions to easily store any type of gear, whether it’s a surf board or a fishing rod and, very importantly, being capable of driving long distances on a single charge. Connectivity and Digital Experience.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink was Ukraine’s most downloaded app last Sunday

Teslarati

This past Sunday, the Starlink mobile app, which allows users to connect to Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, became the most downloaded application from the Apple App Store in Ukraine. Overall, it appears that Ukrainian users are definitely warming up to Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet.

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New Audi R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 racer integrates two hybrid systems, kinetic and thermal

Green Car Congress

In the new Technical Regulations, a large number of principal definitions, which concern the powertrain, body dimensions, safety and aerodynamics, were re-determined. e-tron quattro hybrid system at the front axle (ERS-K – Energy Recovery System Kinetic, a system to store kinetic energy). Optimized flywheel energy storage system.

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