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Tesla debuts new Model Y Standard Range with 4680 structural battery

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Tesla’s new Standard Range All-Wheel-Drive Model Y all-electric crossover with 4680 battery cells is present at the Cyber Rodeo event the automaker is holding at its new production facility in Austin, Texas. Model Y Standard Range AWD? Tesla lands quick EPA approval for new mysterious Model Y variant. pic.twitter.com/e3pT5TziaE.

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Steps Toward Health Data Standards for Wearables

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Fitness trackers and smartwatches now regularly gather personal health data like heart rate and steps taken per day. Bridging the gap between personal tech and clinical practice, however, is still a real challenge. Bridging the gap between personal tech and clinical practice, however, is still a real challenge.

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Standards Take Online Gaming to the Next Level

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In-person tournaments are expected to be held again once COVID-19 restrictions ease. They include the lack of technical standards to address bandwidth, connectivity, interoperability, and latency issues. The new IEEE Computer Society Online Gaming Standards Committee plans to address the challenges.

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UK Department for Transport Launches Consultations on Use of Small Personal Electric Vehicles and Electric-Assist Bikes

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) launched a consultation on the use of small electric personal vehicles. The consultation seeks views on the principle of changing the law to permit the use of small electric personal vehicles (EPVs)—e.g., It also addresses harmonizing UK regulations with European standards.

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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 liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States.

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

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The environment will limit the collection and retention of personally identifiable information to the minimum necessary to support stakeholder and operational needs. Functionality of the system requires compliance with nationwide, universally accepted non-proprietary communication and performance standards.

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The Boring Company to purchase land from UNLV for Vegas Loop station

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NSHE documents suggest that The Boring Company initiated the land deal as part of its efforts to build out the Vegas Loop system. The sale price will be no less than the appraised value of the property, to be determined by a licensed real estate appraiser(s), in accordance with Board of Regents’ policies and procedures,” the document read.

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