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Karma Automotive debuts first Club Car Current EVs produced under agreement with AYRO

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These light-duty EVs fill the gap between full-sized trucks and small utility carts for low-speed logistics and cargo services in campus and urban environments. Texas-based AYRO, Inc., Karma and AYRO previously announced the formation of a partnership to produce vehicles under the arrangement.

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Tesla Mexico posts new job position in Nuevo León

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The Texas-based company is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager for Gigafactory Mexico, hinting at continued progress for the facility. This person should have in-depth knowledge of local and international construction suppliers and contractors and have experience negotiating contracts.

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IBM Research Initiative Developing Adaptive Systems to Provide Personalized Travel Routes to Avoid Gridlock

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IBM has launched a new research initiative to build personalized travel routes for commuters to avoid traffic gridlock. According to the Texas Transportation Institute, as cited by IBM, US traffic congestion burns enough fuel every year to fill 58 supertankers and wastes enough time to consume 105 million weeks of vacation.

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Tesla’s nickel plans in Indonesia meets opposition from environmental groups

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Tesla’s apparent nickel plans in Indonesia have met a challenge from environmental groups urging the Texas-based electric vehicle maker to reconsider its plans to invest in the country’s nickel industry. to prevent perpetuating the widespread damage to both the environment and communities in Indonesia.

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Insane Collection of White Porsches Sells for $30 Million

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Listed by RM Sotheby's as “ The White Collection ” several months ago, the Texas-based hoard has been framed as mysterious with an owner who likes to stay out of the limelight. Tony DeFeo, former editor of Mopar Action, also called the car questionable after examining it personally.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Of the five, only one is directly transportation-related: Commuters will be able to quickly access personalized recommendations that help them avoid the congestion issues they routinely face and help them get where they need to go in the fastest time. The full list of five is: Your commute will be personalized. Personalized routing.

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Video Friday: Resilient Bugbots

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We propose Kinodynamic Fabrics as an approach for the specification, solution and simultaneous execution of multiple motion tasks in real-time while being reactive to dynamism in the environment. With the RPD 35, a two-person crew can install pile more productivity than traditional methods. ARL ] Thanks, Kostas! ARL ] Thanks, Kostas!

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