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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

There are many operations that take place behind the scenes (which passengers rarely see), including maintenance, baggage handling and aircraft movement. Case study: Early electric tugs designed specifically for GM In 2006, GM came to Eagle Tugs with a project to standardize its tow tractor (tugger) fleet across all its plants worldwide.

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Rugged, Micro Data Centers Bring Rural Reliability

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Duos is making the money back by charging a monthly usage and maintenance fee (between $1800 and $3000 per shelf) to the school district and other customers. The pods are unmanned, but efficient and timely maintenance is key. Reckers company paid the upfront cost of US $1.2 Say your AC unit goes down at two in the morning, Recker says.

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Solar-Powered Tech Transforms Remote Learning

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Via Moodle, educators can use Scorm packages and H5P modules , technical standards commonly used to package and deliver e-learning material. We dont want just to deliver content, says Estupin, but also create a collaborative, engaging learning environment. Founded five years ago and, has now a team of seven.

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The Tiny Star Explosions Powering Moore’s Law

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Recalling my astronomy lessons with my grandfather, I realized that many aspects of this process have intriguing similarities to what happens during a supernova: a sudden explosion, an expanding cloud of plasma debris, and a shock wave that slams into a thin hydrogen environment. Interstellar material consists mostly of hydrogen.)

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How IoT is Revolutionizing Vehicle Safety

Clean Fleet Report

The rapid advancement of sensors, communication protocols and data processing capabilities allows vehicles to perceive their environment, anticipate dangers and react faster than humanly possible. Automakers increasingly incorporate sophisticated IoT systems as standard equipment, driven by consumer demand and evolving safety regulations.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to spend a week in the 2025 Sienna Platinum, putting it through its paces, doing what it was built to do–be a family hauler in a city and suburban environment. Safety Features a cool box The 2025 Sienna comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 advanced driving system.

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How Close Are Humanoid Robots to Replacing Auto Workers?

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Decades after standardized tooling and implementation of the assembly line created a surge in manufacturing jobs, workers grew concerned that robots would eventually come to replace them. Robots ultimately need to be told what to do, whereas humans have a natural curiosity and can automatically adapt to their environment.