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Mitsubishi signs MoU with the Principality of Monaco for i MiEV Fleet Testing

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Following a successful testing exercise conducted in December 2008, the Principality of Monaco, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation— signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding fleet testing of Mitsubishi Motors’ i MiEV electric vehicle with the Principality of Monaco.

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Oxis Energy to supply Li-S batteries to luxury yacht project

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At the end of life, the materials used in the Li-S cells can be disposed of without damaging the environment. The electrified Luxury Day Boat will be on display at the Monaco Boat show in September 2021.

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Marine Scientists Issue Monaco Declaration Calling for Immediate Action to Reduce Ocean Acidification

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They issued this warning in the Monaco Declaration, released on 30 January. The report from the symposium summarizes the state of the science and priorities for future research, while the Monaco Declaration implores political leaders to launch urgent actions to limit the source of the problem. Monaco Declaration. Earlier post.).

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rFpro simulator software for ADAS/autonomous vehicle development features low-latency, high-quality graphics for improved testing

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The factors limiting virtual testing in conventional simulation environments have been relatively low graphics quality and poor latency, resulting in a system too slow to use in an emergency maneuver, rFpro says. rFpro overview, Nordschleife highlights, Urban Traffic ADAS, Spa and Monaco. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Car Corporation intends to lead in field of autonomous driving technology; targeting the next-generation of consumers

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The necessity for a successful carmaker to please the next-generation consumers was the main topic for CEO Stefan Jacoby’s presentation at the 2012 Automotive News Europe Conference in Monaco. Road platooning, as exemplified by the European SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project.

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EV Trophy European EV rally to cover 2500 km

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Electric Marathon International (Ukraine), in partnership with European Green Cities Network under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is organizing the EV Trophy electric vehicle rally. The rally will go through: Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France and Monaco.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

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Though the kind of people that buy those products are likely to have a much larger impact on the environment than your neighbor who drives an Honda CR-V and won’t need to heat a 10,000 square-foot mansion or fuel the private jet they also don’t own.

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