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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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McNeil Walking Robotics Laboratory for developing and testing legged robots, with an in-ground treadmill that can hit 31 mph and a 20% grade, as well as carry obstacles. Key research will focus on: The future of moving goods more efficiently, as the pandemic further fuels online retail growth. Robots and robotics for any environment.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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Faraday Future FF 91. If you’ve been napping the past couple months and missed these concepts, you may have missed a glimpse of the future of electric vehicles. Faraday Future has gotten to the “production intent” stage with its FF 91. Faraday Future FF 91 Futurist. The short history of Faraday Future (b.2016)

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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The future of transportation is all-electric. Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Kenda puncture-resistant tires minimize the likelihood of a flat.

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eVTOL company Joby and NASA collaborate to measure noise footprint of electric air taxi

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NASA is proud to continue our relationship with Joby by gathering highly valuable aircraft safety and noise data that will contribute towards an aviation future that includes Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.

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BMW previews future driver assistance and connected vehicle developments at CES, including more automated driving

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BMW selected the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas as a venue at which to preview future developments and new applications of connected vehicle technology for series-produced vehicles. The Traffic Jam Assistant operates at speeds from 0 to 40 km/h (25 mph) and offers optimal support in dense highway traffic.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

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The subcategories are broken down as follows: Acceleration and Top Speed Testing: “Acceleration: To determine the ability of each test vehicle to accelerate from a standing start to 60 mph, 80 mph, 100 mph, and determine the distance to reach 100 mph and 120 mph.” Credit: Ford).

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