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Volkswagen Group of America launches technology startup accelerator at Plug and Play Tech Center

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The new Silicon Valley-based program is designed to accelerate 10 select startups from various industries to help develop next-generation technologies that can be applied in the automotive domain. We are looking for innovative products that can change the way we interact and function in the vehicle.

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Video Friday: Venus Aerobot

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In July 2022, technologists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and Near Space Corporation in Tillamook, Ore., Hannah Stuart, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and Ph.D. RobotStart ] This week's CMU RI Seminar is from Ankur Mehta at UCLA, on "Towards $1 Robots." In theaters 4 Nov.

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Video Friday: Humanoid Soccer

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Sanctuary AI ] Cargo drones are designed to carry payloads with predefined shape, size, and/or mass. Here we propose a new reconfigurable drone based on a modular design that adapts to different cargo shapes, sizes, and mass. Utah Engineering ] PLEN is all ready for the world cup.

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Auto industry survey finds need for materials innovation to meet 2025 CAFE; greatest change seen in powertrain systems

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Only 5% of the vehicle design and engineers polled said they are “very confident” that currently available materials will help them meet proposed CAFE standards.

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New coalition to advance integration of mixed materials for automotive down-weighting

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CALM will coalesce the strengths and knowledge of the aluminum and plastics/composites industries with technology providers in design, fabrication and joining to accelerate the implementation of mixed-material solutions that will reduce vehicle mass. Additional organizations are expected to add their support in the weeks ahead. Earlier post.)

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Video Friday: Grav Enhanced

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Flexiv ] A team of engineers has devised a modular system to produce efficient, scalable aquabots. Our robot Digit works alongside us in spaces designed for people. Sanctuary AI ] The Zoox robotaxi is designed for city streets, but that doesn’t mean it can’t go fast. ABB ] At Agility, we make robots that are made for work.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. —Oliver Schmidt, general manager, Environment and Engineering Office, Volkswagen Group of America. The Audi-designed Level 2 charger will come standard with the purchase of an all-new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.

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