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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

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Users who have solar panel installations can also store excess energy in their EV during low usage periods and then harness this energy at another time, including peak periods, to reduce their reliance on the grid. Quasar 2 offers CCS compatibility and connects to the myWallbox app through Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, or 4G.

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U. Minnesota team develops Lagrangian technique to identify NOx hotspots; opportunity for connected vehicles and big data

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In this work, we show how Lagrangian spatial emissions mapping techniques using data recorded from manufacturer-installed tailpipe NO x sensors in two transit buses can identify systematic and physical causes for elevated in-use emissions from hybrid and conventional powertrain transit buses over a gradient of route and ambient temperature.

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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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GRIDSMART’s camera systems are installed in 1,200 cities globally, replacing traditional ground sensors with overhead fisheye cameras that provide horizon-to-horizon vision tracking for optimal traffic-light actuation. The team’s first step in February 2018 was to use GRIDSMART cameras to create an image dataset of vehicle classes.

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VW to launch technically updated Sharan MPV at Geneva; up to 15% more fuel efficient

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At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen will present an extensive technical update of the Sharan MPV, of which more than 800,000 units have been sold since its launch in 1995. The Automatic Post-Collision Braking system is installed as standard. Click to enlarge. New driver assistance systems. inch systems).

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An Engineer Who Keeps Meta’s AI infrastructure Humming

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In January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that by the end of this year, the company will have installed 350,000 Nvidia GPUs —the specialized computer chips used to train AI models—to power its AI research. But the work she is doing today to build out Meta’s AI infrastructure presents very different challenges, she says.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

The following testimony by Mr. Benford was presented by Clean Fuels Ohio on April 4, 2022 to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Ohio Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry. There is so much to love about driving electric!

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

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At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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