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DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

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The US Department of Energy announced $29 million in funding for 14 projects as part of the Galvanizing Advances in Market-aligned fusion for an Overabundance of Watts (GAMOW) program, which is jointly sponsored by ARPA-E and the Office of Science–Fusion Energy Sciences (SC-FES). Earlier post.). University of California, San Diego.

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Ford unveils Fusion Hybrid research vehicle for autonomous driving

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Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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XPeng unveils slate of new technologies: ADAS, flying car, supercharging, robotics

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incorporates the industry’s first mass-produced quadruple perception fusion solution, with dual-camera-vision coverage, complemented by LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar sensors. will deliver deep information fusion in a 3D drivable space. In 1H 2022, XPeng will be rolling out XPILOT 3.5, High voltage supercharging technologies.

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2013 Cadillac XTS will feature first GM application of sensor fusion; milestone toward semi- and fully autonomous vehicles

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The 2013 Cadillac XTS will feature GM’s first application of a Driver Assistance Package using sensor fusion, which combines the information of several, generally heterogeneous sensors and positioning technologies to alert drivers more accurately of road hazards and help them avoid crashes. Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Neural Propulsion Systems launches NPS 500 integrated multi-modal sensing platform for autonomous vehicles

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The densely integrated sensor system enables vehicles to “see around corners” and more than 500 meters of range with ultra-resolution accuracy together with highly adaptive frame rate. Features of NPS 500 include: Lidar: New solid-state MIMO-LiDAR architecture doubles range to ? Benefits include: Range ?

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GM’s Ultra Cruise ADAS to feature new sensor suite

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Ultra Cruise uses a blend of cameras, short- and long-range radars, LiDAR behind the windshield, an all-new computing system and a driver attention system to monitor the driver’s head position and/or eyes in relation to the road to help ensure driver attention.

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New ARPA-E program to award $40M to reduce fuel waste 10X from advanced nuclear reactors

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America is an innovation leader, and DOE is proud to invest in the next generation of nuclear energy technologies that will power the nation and protect our environment. Safeguards: Improvements in sensor and data fusion technologies that enable accurate and timely accounting of nuclear materials. —Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.

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