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Video Friday: Robots Stock Up

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. We partnered with footwear sole technology experts, Vibram Corporation to develop a new sole for Digit. RoMeLa ] When the rubber hits the road, even the best technology can only carry you so far.

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Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV

EV Central

There’s also a new design language – previewed here on the Vision 7S – new logo and new corporate identity. The concept is based on VW Group’s Modular Electrification Kit (MEB) platform. This, we’re told, is the safest place for a child in the event of an accident. Skoda Vision 7S large electric SUV concept.

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Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Corporation will this summer in Japan begin rolling out “T-Connect”, a new telematics service, along with compatible navigation systems and a smartphone app. The service registers user preferences, and will suggest preferred stores and events along the predicted route.

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

Green Cars News

Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America. It is produced in North America by Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers. The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.)

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Xerox Parc’s Engineers on How They Invented the Future—and How Xerox Lost It

Cars That Think

When the center opened in 1970, it was unlike other major industrial research laboratories; its work wasn’t tied, even loosely, to its corporate parent’s current product lines. The first personal computer developed in the United States is commonly thought to be the MITS Altair, which sold as a hobbyist’s kit in 1976. and Toronto, Ont.,

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% As an example, it rpm overshoot is detected, the software notes this and adapts for the next event. Market background.

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