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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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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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The principles reflect the positions of the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), NHTSA, and RITA at this time of adoption related to research, demonstration and implementation of a connected vehicle environment. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. As the story goes , its origins go back all the way to the 1980s when graphic designer Ken Wallace was walking outside of his Nova Scotia home with his daughter and noticed idling vehicles. Attend an online or in-person event.

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NIO’s expansion into German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish markets coming with buildout of battery swap stations

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China-based smart electric vehicle company NIO unveiled details of its products and services for Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden at a European launch event in Berlin. NIO Subscription is designed to offer maximum flexibility and personalization to encourage EV use.

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. The Volvo LIGHTS project’s transformative impact on fleet operations is designed to be scalable and replicable to reduce emissions throughout the freight eco-system.

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Video Friday: Pedipulate

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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. Legged robots have the potential to become vital in maintenance, home support, and exploration scenarios. HRI 2024 : 11–15 March 2024, BOULDER, COLO. Pedipulate ] I learned a new word today! Cool, right?

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Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Virginia Tech partner on research into impact of airborne particles on aeroengine operation

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Due to its constant presence in these environments, dust ingestion is often unavoidable, and although not encountered in large quantities over short time periods typical of volcanic ash, multiple flight cycles combined with dust storms can see the total quantity ingested reach comparable levels.

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