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MEG expanding heavy-duty electric truck efforts; succsessful testing of mine vehicle

Green Car Congress

In addition to the environmental considerations, heavy-duty electric trucks offer additional benefits such as reduced cost of ownership, as well as labor cost savings and increased safety by providing autonomous piloting in closed working environments.

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SLOCAT preliminary analysis of impact of COVID-19 on regional mobility

Green Car Congress

The Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLOCAT) has published a preliminary analysis of the early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on passenger mobility in urban environments. Mobility to public transport stations has reached pre-COVID-19 levels in Mongolia and Korea.

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Lotus Emeya completes rigorous three year testing program ahead of deliveries this year [Video]

Baua Electric

The consumer market is on the cusp of deliveries of the Lotus Emeya – the hypercar manufacturer’s first four-door model ever. Hotter environments tested the hyper-GT’s capabilities at temperatures as high as 40℃ (104℉). Other markets should see the Hyper-GT later this year.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

Cars That Think

By tackling community needs in the areas of access and abilities, education and outreach, human services, and the environment, students participating in EPICS in IEEE are gaining firsthand experience in marrying engineering and community. The program has streamlined its processes and increased its marketing efforts.

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