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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

Green Car Congress

One will go westbound to California and throughout that state (Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach), while the other will travel eastbound through Detroit to New York (Kansas City, Detroit, Albany, New York City).

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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. NASA ] As social robots become increasingly prevalent in day-to-day environments, they will participate in conversations and appropriately manage the information shared with them.

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Video Friday: Robot Soccer Finals

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. So what is new, we hear you ask? To begin with, we have updated Misty's conversational skills, focusing on both improved NLU capabilities and added more languages.

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Video Friday: No Time to Dance

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Since Furhat Robotics' recent acquisition of Misty Robotics, a brand new face will make an appearance—the Misty robot! Registration for the conference is free and now open.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report would like to see an EV on/off button, so the battery charge can be saved and used when needed, such as in the city where running on electricity is far more efficient than using gasoline. New York City to Toledo? As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report would like to see an EV on/off button, so the battery charge can be saved and used when needed, such as in the city where electric running is far more efficient than using gasoline. New York City to Toledo? In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

Jenkins: Expanding the grid means that when one part of the grid is struggling with an extreme event, it can rely on its neighbors. A year ago, we weren’t even having this conversation. Another example is the Champlain-Hudson Power Express line under construction from Quebec into New York City.

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