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2020 Detroit Auto Show cancels amid COVID-19 pandemic; expected conversion of TCF Center to field hospital

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2020 NAIAS Chairman Doug North said show officials are also discussing plans for a fundraising activity later this year to benefit the children’s charities that were designated as beneficiaries of the 2020 Charity Preview event. TCF Center, the Detroit Pistons Performance Center and two dormitories at Wayne State University.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The Ohio State University finished in second place and University of Alabama came in third. Last month, DOE, GM, and MathWorks launched the next Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenge , with the announcement of the 15 North American universities selected to participate.

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University of Nottingham leading 3-year, £830K project on automotive power electronics

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The University of Nottingham (UK) is leading a 3-year, £830,000 (US$1.1-million) Sandpit events will aid the development of consortia to address specific research challenges, for example in response to calls from EPSRC or from the European Commission.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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SHARKS teams will develop new economically competitive Hydrokinetic Turbines (HKT) designs for tidal and riverine currents. SHARKS teams will address this barrier by designing new, efficient HKT systems that utilize America’s tidal, riverine, and ocean resources to develop economically attractive energy generation opportunities.

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Osaka researchers find formate dehydrogenase reduces CO2 directly to formic acid

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Professor Yutaka Amao of the Osaka City University Artificial Photosynthesis Research Center and Ryohei Sato, a 1 st year Ph.D. The research group dissolved FDH in a liquid solution and carbon dioxide was then blown into the solution for the reaction event. © Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis, Osaka City University.

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Kia unveils ‘Opposites United: Intersections Beyond Boundaries’ at 2024 Milan Design Week | Autocar Professional

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Kia is showcasing its Design Cultural Communication Project at the 2024 Milan Design Week, presenting new works of art inspired by the brand’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. It represents an exploration of new realms and possibilities, encouraging creativity and innovation beyond traditional frameworks.

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Video Friday: ReachBot

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Boston Dynamics ] Scientists at the University of Bristol have drawn on the design and life of a mysterious zooplankton to develop underwater robots. Discover how they are putting Stretch to work.

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