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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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In the 8 th edition, the China Energy Group researchers have amassed an enormous trove of data from firsthand sources and organized much of it into a relational database, making it far more useful for research and analytical purposes. There are bright spots in the data on China’s environment. —David Fridley. —David Fridley.

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Video Friday: Morphing Adaptive Robots

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. UCSD ] Dino Robotics’ cobot demonstrates machine tending, featuring 3D environment scanning, bin picking of provided parts without mechanical fixtures, and force-controlled part-feeding. Let’s find out!

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President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

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As I shared in the March column, my goal as IEEE president is to work with all members—particularly students, young professionals, and affinity group members—to make IEEE a more successful and resilient global technical organization. I also want the organization to be globally recognized as a force for change.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. Watch an EV parade.

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Rapid Ecosystem Changes in Arctic Associated with Climate Change May Foreshadow Global Environment of the Future

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The rapid recent climate change in the Arctic has “ severely perturbed ” Arctic ecosystems and the trophic relationships that structure them, according to a paper published 11 September in the journal Science by an international team of 25 scientists. They wrote to take stock of the region at the close of the Fourth International Polar Year.

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AutoShow teams up with Plug’n Drive to offer EV Test Drive Experience

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Visit Plug’n Drive at the Canadian International AutoShow on Media Day: Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. What is Plug’n Drive’s role at the Canadian International AutoShow? Why are EV test drives important? Vehicles may be changing, but test drives are more important than ever.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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The announcement involved a press event at the National Press Club, along with official-looking press release and even a whole website. But it was all organized by pranksters, not Toyota itself. The press release fooled some (including Carscoops , who then issued a mea culpa ).

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