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5GAA hosts C-V2X connected vehicle demo in Berlin

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The 5G Automotive Association ( 5GAA ) hosted an interoperability demo of cellular-data-enabled connected vehicle (C-V2X) applications in Berlin. All the demos used technology that is ready to be deployed. Waiting at the red light is not only time consuming, but idling, braking and accelerating release more pollutants.

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Tesla shows demo video of Optimus bot working in the Fremont Factory

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Perhaps most interesting about the Optimus demo , however, was Elon Musk’s comments that came after. According to the CEO, Optimus is designed to be a mass-market product, costing less than $20,000. The post Tesla shows demo video of Optimus bot working in the Fremont Factory appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Global Bioenergies successfully moves its C3 process to demo scale; isopropanol and acetone from renewable resources

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The C3 process, which enables the production of renewable isopropanol and acetone, is the second process reaching demo plant scale in Global Bioenergies’ portfolio. The next phase, at demo plant scale, was subcontracted to Bioprocess Pilot Facility (BPF) located in Delft in the Netherlands.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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In addition to streamlining the AGV charging process, the D-Broad system also improves system reliability and reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating trouble-prone charging connectors and cables. Wireless charging is essential to the future of mobility, whether that mobility happens on city streets or in factories.

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Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

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The first trials on the demo plant in Leuna were successfully completed, within schedule, in the fall of 2016 and Global Bioenergies announced first production of green isobutene via fermentation. Global Bioenergies is now entering the final phase of demonstrating its technology for converting renewable carbon into hydrocarbons.

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Hyundai signs MOU with South Korean government and industry partners to demo EV battery leasing business

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The cost of acquisition along with the availability of charging infrastructure and concerns related to battery-life are key factors that affect the large-scale uptake of electric vehicles. As per GlobalData estimates, a customer can lease EV battery for over 8 years at a price that is equivalent to the purchase cost of an EV battery.

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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept. The team projects that the high-efficiency vehicle will have a a minimum unit cost of only $1,400 to produce—the price of an average mountain bike—once the funding goal is reached.

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