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Velodyne Lidar introduces solid state sensor for ADAS and autonomy

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Velodyne Lidar introduced the solid-state Velarray H800. The Velarray H800 is architected for automotive-grade performance and is built using Velodyne’s proprietary micro-lidar array architecture (MLA). With combined long-range perception and a broad field of view, this sensor is designed for safe navigation and collision avoidance in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous mobility applications.

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Wind-powered transatlantic car carrier could cut carbon emissions by 90%

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Sailing ships were once the backbone of international commerce, and now a Swedish shipbuilder is trying to give sails a high-tech update in order to reduce emissions. Oceanbird is a proposed a 35,000-ton, 650-foot, transoceanic car carrier, powered mostly by wind, that can reduce carbon emissions by a claimed 90% compared to a conventional ship.

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bp & Ørsted to produce green H2 at Lingen refinery; industrial-scale electrolyzer powered by offshore wind

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bp and Ørsted signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to work together to develop a ?project for industrial-scale production of green hydrogen via the electrolysis of water using ?renewable power, producing zero emissions. In their proposed Lingen Green Hydrogen project, the two firms intend to build an initial 50 ?megawatt (MW) electrolyzer and associated infrastructure at bp’s Lingen Refinery in north-?

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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a 54-mpg tech and value standout

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by Brian Wong The 2021 Hyundai Elantra’s redesign doesn’t just come with flashy new style and upgraded technology. It also brings the introduction of a new member into the brood, the Elantra Hybrid. We first heard some details about the 2021 Elantra Hybrid in March of this year—with Hyundai promising 50 mpg or more. Now those.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Preem begins production of renewable diesel at Lysekil

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For the first time, renewable raw materials are being converted to Swedish Environmental Class 1 diesel (maximum sulfur content of 10 ppm) at Preem’s refinery in Lysekil. The aim is to annually produce up to 950,000 cubic meters (251 million gallons US) of renewable fuel by 2024. This is part of a larger project that intends to rebuild the existing Synsat plant for the large-scale production of renewable fuels.

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Why NetGain motors are the best for EV conversions.

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We are thrilled to announce that Evolution is now the premier and only dealer for NetGain Motors in Victoria. So, what are NetGain Motors and why are they the right choice for your conversion project? We've used NetGain motors in a range of conversion projects because they're specifically designed to make converting a petrol guzzling machine into a sleek electric vehicle an easy process.