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Electric van helps to save over 240 tonnes of food waste in Milton Keynes

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Food Connect Milton Keynes. Food Connect Milton Keynes, a project of Hubbub, stops food going to waste. It does this by collecting fresh food from shops and businesses such as supermarkets that otherwise would have gone to waste, and delivering to community fridges. Helen Innes, Project Co-ordinator – Food Connect.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

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Working with ride-hailing companies, Total-care Service will enable Toyota to leverage onboard telematics data through a shared information platform and provide services such as fleet management, automotive insurance, and vehicle maintenance packages, aiming to expand the use of ride-hailing vehicles and enhance the driving experience for end users.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Researchers in Netherlands exploring use of lignin as alternative asphalt binder

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Lignin is a structural polymer in plants and trees that is released as a waste product from a number of industrial processes. The bio-based asphalt binders were created by blending the different lignins from the various waste streams to achieve the required properties. More than 200 participants from 38 countries are connected.

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Dürr building smart and resource-efficient paint shop at San Luis Potosí in Mexico for BMW Group; Industry 4.0

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Dürr is building a paint shop in Mexico for the BMW Group that meets the requirements for connected Industry 4.0 The waste water treatment plant, the deionization system of the water (DI plant), and the shop ventilation are also included in the scope of services. production.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Improving Freight Efficiency via a Learning-Based Optimal Freight Management System using Connectivity and Automation.