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Ultraviolette looks to expand operations to Middle East and Europe with Mach2 launch   | Autocar Professional

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A year after introducing the fastest F-77 electric superbike in 2022, Ultraviolette Automotive aims to expand operations in the Middle East, Brazil, and parts of Europe, anticipating strong demand of close to 1 lakh bookings, said senior company officials at the launch event held in Bengaluru. lakh today.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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This will be the first full-sized electric tug, and it is designed for normal port operations. They provide enough power for the tug to operate at 40 tonnes bollard pull in the event of an electrical system failure or if the vessel needs to operate for a longer duration.

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Rolls-Royce and Svitzer demo world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel; testing autonomous operation

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The Svitzer Hermod , a Robert Allan ship design, was built in Turkey at the Sanmar yard in 2016. The Remote Operating Center (ROC) was designed to redefine the way in which vessels are controlled. The primary systems involved will be autonomous navigation, situational awareness, remote control centre and communication.

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SpaceX delivers truckload of Starlink dishes to Ukraine, as promised

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Packed with at least 100-200 dishes, SpaceX’s delivery will thus hopefully ensure that thousands or even tens of thousands of Ukrainians will be able to stay connected to high-quality internet in the event that Russia’s invasion begins to a larger toll on the country’s connectivity infrastructure. Good to see.

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Ram introduces Doblò-based 2015 Ram ProMaster City van

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As a result, it affords precise control of the intake-valve events—beginning and end—which reduces engine-pumping losses, increases volumetric efficiency and cuts carbon-dioxide emissions. The foundation of the 2015 Ram ProMaster City is a steel unibody design. TigerShark I-4 and 9-speed transmission. million sq.

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Video Friday: Turkey Sandwich

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. Now spend 10 minutes watching a telepresence robot assemble a turkey sandwich. CoRL 2022 : 14–18 December 2022, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Enjoy today's videos! Happy Thanksgiving, for those who celebrate it.

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Taking the Measure of the Earthquake That Destroyed Tokyo

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The twin earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on 6 February this year show the physical devastation and accompanying death toll that can occur when building codes are ignored and not enforced. Cultural memorials are another way society responds to earthquake disasters.

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