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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $15-million grant to renew the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), based in Ann Arbor and led by the University of Michigan. million over its first six years, CCAT is one of 10 regional USDOT University Transportation Centers nationwide.

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Toyota develops storage module for 70 MPa automotive hydrogen tanks; transportation of H2, other applications

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However, using the same tanks in a variety of types of applications requires meeting different safety standards and adjusting to each environment. This is also connected to the development of this conceptual model. Conceptual model of hydrogen tank storage module.

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Geely subsidiary Geespace successfully launches first 9 satellites of planned 240; positioning and connectivity

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Geespace’s terrestrial base station in Korla, China has reported that they have connected the first nine GeeSAT-1 satellites and which are all functioning correctly post launch. Rendering of Geely Future Mobility Constellation.

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DOT awarding up to $435M for 34 University Transportation Centers

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding up to $435 million in grant awards for 34 University Transportation Centers (UTC). UTCs advance transportation expertise and technology in the varied disciplines that comprise the field of transportation through education, research, and technology transfer activities.

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Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

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In the race at Fuji Speedway, Toyota tried “using" hydrogen; in the race at Autopolis, Toyota tried to expand its options in the area of “producing” hydrogen; in the Suzuka race this time, Toyota is workingon the theme of “transporting” hydrogen. Transporting hydrogen from overseas. Transporting hydrogen within Japan.

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sennder and Cabot Corporation complete one of Europe’s first cross-border transportations using a heavy-duty electric truck

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sennder, Europe’s leading digital road freight forwarder and Cabot Corporation, a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, transported one of Europe’s first zero-emission cross-border heavy duty loads. As a digital freight forwarder, sennder connects commercial shippers, such as Cabot, with carriers like BREYTNER.

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EV Connect introduces flexible EV charging solution designed for fleets

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EV Connect announced the general availability of its Fleet Charging Management Platform. The EV Connect Fleet solution provides an enhanced user experience, allowing for complete control over fleets and their energy consumption for fleet service providers as well as in-house-managed vehicle fleets.

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