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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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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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According to the company’s admissions and court documents, beginning at least as early as 2010, FCA US developed a new 3.0-liter Gleason of the Environment and Natural Resources Division’s Environmental Crimes Section are prosecuting the case. O’Neill of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section; White Collar Unit Chief John K.

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Study suggests global impact of obesity may be extra ~700MT/y CO2eq: about 1.6% of worldwide GHG emissions

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A further challenge may be the size of the average person on the planet and the increasing number of people with excess body weight. Accordingly, reducing obesity may have considerable benefits for both public health and the environment. —Magkos et al. Swinburn wrote a commentary on the paper.

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BMW Group sets out code of ethics for the use of artificial intelligence

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The BMW Group aims to develop robust AI applications and observes the applicable safety standards designed to decrease the risk of unintended consequences and errors. The BMW Group is taking an all-encompassing approach to monitoring the vehicle environment. Technical robustness and safety. Privacy and data governance.

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GM publishes “Blue Paper” on sustainable urban mobility; integrating input from Sustainable Urban Mobility events in Shanghai

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The Blue Paper—published in English and Chinese—addresses the growing challenges associated with rising urbanization and the greater demand for transportation with respect to energy, the environment, safety, traffic congestion and land use. Specific globally consistent codes and standards should be developed.

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Explosion and Fire on GOM Deepwater Drilling Rig

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A Coast Guard MH-65C dolphin rescue helicopter and crew document the fire aboard the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon, while searching for survivors 21 April 2010. The names and hometowns of injured persons are being withheld until family members can be notified. The Deepwater Horizon. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla Giga Mexico construction preparations continue

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Lead the development of Scope of Work, Basis of Design, Scheduling, and Estimating documents. Lead in the execution of construction administration responsibilities, as well as lead in the review and execution of design documents that meet building code. Manage and oversee the work of consultants.

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