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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Arizona State University Professor’s Work to Stabilize the Grid Pays Off

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He is a professor of power systems engineering in the Fulton program at Arizona State University , in Tempe. Vijay Vittal Employer Arizona State University, in Tempe Title Regents professor of electrical, computer, and energy engineering Member grade Life Fellow Alma mater B.M.S. in EE at Iowa State University , in Ames.

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UT Austin study finds no direct connection of hydraulic fracturing to reports of groundwater contamination

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University researchers also concluded that many reports of contamination can be traced to above-ground spills or other mishandling of wastewater produced from shale gas drilling, rather than from hydraulic fracturing per se, said Charles “Chip” Groat, an Energy Institute associate director who led the project. Earlier post.).

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ecovolta develops standardized Li-ion traction battery; saving cost and time

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In contrast, ecovolta’s evoTractionBattery is already certified as a universal solution and can be quickly put to use. Users of the evoTractionBattery receive fully documented certification for all battery packs, including the crucial UN 38.3 This standardization covers aspects of the dimensions, capacity levels and electronics.

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The Boring Company’s UNLV purchase gets approval from NSHE Board of Regents

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In a March 10 meeting, the Nevada System of Higher Education’s (NSHE) Board of Regents gave the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) permission to finalize the sale of a parcel of land to The Boring Company (TBC). The land is located on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and University Center drive, making it ideal for a Vegas Loop station.

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Porsche testing blockchain applications in cars

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The car becomes part of the blockchain, making a direct offline connection possible—i.e., This process ensures that all activities are documented in the blockchain in a way that prevents them from being modified, and can be viewed using an app. All activities are documented in the blockchain, making deletions transparent.

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US DOT releases new automated driving systems guidance

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This is the latest guidance for automated driving systems to industry and States; it replaces the earlier guidance document issued by the previous administration in September 2016 and offers a more flexible approach to advancing the innovation of automated vehicle safety technologies. A Vision for Safety: 2.0 A Vision for Safety 2.0

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