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Mack Trucks delivers Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin real-world trials

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Mack and Republic made the announcement during a virtual press event at Mack World Headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. The LR Electric features an ergonomic design, similar to the diesel Mack LR, but with a few changes to the gauges and select switchgear.

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Ham Radio Inspired This Scranton University Student to Pursue Engineering

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He’s been involved with the two-way radio communication, which uses designated frequencies, since his uncle introduced him to it when he was a youngster. is pursuing an electrical engineering degree at the University of Scranton , in Pennsylvania. His call sign is KD2ZHK. Piccini, from Monroe Township, N.J., The team placed second.

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A Novel IEEE Workshop Showcases Jamaica’s Engineering Community

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The event attracted more than 200 participants. Through the power of storytelling and the strength of IEEE’s mission, the One IEEE event connected participants to each other and to IEEE by showcasing the vibrant engineering community in Jamaica. Students from several local schools and universities participated in the event.

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Penn State wins EcoCAR 2 Year 2 competition with E85 PHEV

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EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The Penn State University Advanced Vehicle Team (PSU AVT) designed a series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) fueled with E85. in May 2014.

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Video Friday: Make This Face

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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. CRASAR ] MEAM 510 - Design of Mechatronic Systems is a class offered at the School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. UPenn ]. UPenn ].

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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

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EcoCAR teams will utilize a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu donated by General Motors as the integration platform for their advanced vehicle design. Student designs will consider the well-to-wheel (WTW) impact of fuel use and select renewable fuels such as hydrogen, E85 (85% ethanol), or B20 (20% biodiesel).

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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As these events continue to escalate, the U.S. An upcoming technology, bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-grid network capabilities, can supply power to homes during blackouts and extreme weather events. billion by 2028 in the United States, the future of disaster recovery must include planning for EVs.