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3 Challenges to Solve Before We Can Commute by Air Taxi

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Our air corridor is one of several such test facilities; similar ranges are operating in or planned for New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. These computers will receive command-and-control data from ground-control stations and from optical, infrared, and light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors on the aircraft.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

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All users must validate their identity and devices—even when they’re already connected to government networks and VPNs. First Light for Vera Rubin Vera C. When operational, the Rubin Observatory will help astronomers inventory the solar system, map the Milky Way, and shed light on dark matter and dark energy.

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