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Lotus unveils E-R9 next-generation EV endurance racer design study

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Lotus unveiled the E-R9, a new design study for a next-generation pure electric endurance racer that could be on the starting grid of circuits around the world for the 2030 season. E-R stands for Endurance Racer, while 9 is the car’s competition number carefully chosen in tribute to Lotus’ racing past.

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Paying Tribute to Computer Science Pioneer Frederick Brooks, Jr.

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He completed his dissertation—the development of a computer that could do payrolls—under the supervision of computer pioneer Howard Aiken , who had designed IBM’s Harvard Mark I computer. Brooks also designed Harvest, IBM’s 7030 character-processing auxiliary processor. Brooks received a Ph.D. Brooks joined IBM in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.,

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The new Lancia Ypsilon goes official as a limited edition all-electric car

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It is available in Italy in only 1906 units as a tribute to the year in which Lancia was founded. The production-ready vehicle steps on the design of the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car and is the first car inspired by the world of Italian furnishings. It epitomizes design, comfort, and onboard well-being.

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Paying Tribute to 1997 IEEE President Charles K. Alexander

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Air Force and Navy , designing manufacturing processes for their various new systems. Alexander also designed a testing system for solid-state filters, which were used in atomic warheads for missiles on aircraft carriers. After graduating, he joined Ohio University in 1971 as an assistant professor of electrical engineering.

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PSA and Total create JV for manufacture of EV batteries in Europe; €5B investment

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I would like to pay special tribute to the commitment of the Total/Saft and Groupe PSA/Opel teams who have made this project come true. Saft specializes in advanced technology battery solutions for industry, from design and development to production, customization and service provision. —Carlos Tavares, Chairman of Groupe PSA.

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INFINITI developing all-new electric vehicle platform influenced by Q Inspiration concept

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INFINITI is developing a new platform for electrified vehicles inspired by the Q Inspiration concept car, which shows the new design language for the age of autonomy and electrification. Advanced powertrains have liberated INFINITI’s designers from the constraints of traditional powertrain architecture to realize a spacious interior.

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Audi provides behind the scenes look at its S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron

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Audi provided a behind-the-scenes look at its S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron designed for Ken Block’s first Electrikhana video on Friday. The S1 Hoonitron, an electric drift car, was custom designed and built by Audi specifically for Block’s film. In August, the Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron made its U.S.

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