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MIT Multi-Robot Mapping Sets New “Gold Standard”

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Kimera-Multi is now the gold-standard for distributed multi-robot SLAM.” Kevin Lynch, editor-in-chief, IEEE Transactions on Robotics Robots rely on simultaneous localization and mapping to understand where they are in unknown environments.

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Report: total investment of $8.1T in nature required over next 3 decades; tripling current investments needed by 2030

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The report uses the global standard developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for nature-based solutions. of projected economic stimulus spending. A total investment of $8.1 The report says that structural transformations are needed to close the US$4.1-trillion Nature currently only accounts for 2.5%

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Researchers suggests high level of air pollution in Northern Italy a co-factor in COVID-19 mortality rate

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The team compared these data with the Air Quality Index—a measurement of air quality developed by the European Environment Agency. Moreover, a prolonged exposure to air pollution leads to a chronic inflammatory stimulus, even in young and healthy subjects.

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Exclusive Greenius Coverage of Today’s Clean Tech Roundtable

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He went on to say that China has stepped up their auto requirements from 37 miles per gallon to 42 miles per gallon – compared to our own new CAFE standards of 25 miles per gallon to 39 miles per gallon. And China’s putting their standard in place within 24 months.

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. standards and Euro-1 cars produced from 1992 to 1996. with experts at the International Transport Forum and the OECD Environment Directorate. are eroded. The US scheme saw.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. They rely on a battery charged from a standard 120 volt or 240 volt outlet and do not produce carbon emissions while running but require frequent charging. billion in stimulus grants to the industry.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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First, the industry is approaching the ethanol-to-gasoline blend wall of 10% ethanol, 90% gasoline in standard gas engines. In an article “Falling thirst for Fuel Leaves Ethanol Enthusiasts with a Hangover” published on 4 May 2009, The Wall Street Journal summarized three of the challenges traditional corn ethanol faces today.