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Street network patterns reveal global trend towards increasing urban sprawl

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New research from McGill University and the University of California, Santa Cruz has found that the local streets of the world’s cities are becoming less connected, a global trend that is driving urban sprawl and discouraging the use of public transportation. emissions for a century or more.

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Foton Motor to extend cooperation with Cummins; second stage of the “China Super Truck” program

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The FOTON AUMAN EST series will be launched in Russia, Peru, Thailand, and other countries this year. FOTON AUMAN EST and EST-A heavy duty trucks equipped with the ISG super powertrain can reduce fuel consumption and carbon emission and enhance transport efficiency.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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Wisy currently has 16 employees, who work in Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, and the United States. Slow or unavailable Internet connections posed another problem, Chen says. “We If employees didn’t have a good Internet connection, they wouldn’t be able to see the results until the connection was reestablished,” she says. “If

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Maersk and IBM launch TradeLens blockchain shipping solution; 154+ million shipping events already captured on platform

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Customs authorities in the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and Peru are participating, along with customs brokers Ransa and Güler & Dinamik. Pacific International Lines (PIL) have joined Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd as global container carriers participating in the solution.

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Starlink seeking regulatory clearance for international cellular service trials

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Trials will utilize SpaceX’s “Direct to Cell” satellites to deliver internet connectivity directly to unmodified mobile phones. The FCC filing also indicated that SpaceX has established supplemental coverage partnerships in Chile, Peru, and Switzerland.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. One will provide Internet to rural Peru, two will service airplanes and cruise liners, and the final satellite’s use is yet to be disclosed.

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Latest Geotab report: number of commercial EVs in US up 81% – Charged EVs

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The report found an 81% year-over-year increase in the number of EV commercial vehicles in the US in 2023, which is still well behind more aggressive adopters, such as South Africa (796%), Peru (289%) and Mexico (248%).