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A New Olympics Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance

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This summer, at the Paris Olympic Games, security officials will perform a much bigger experiment in the heart of the City of Light, covering the events, the entire Olympic village, and the connecting roads and rails. This article is part of our special report Top Tech 2024. Surveillance is not a monolithic concept.

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Rimac pushes two more Nevera hypercar EVs to U.S. customers

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From Bugattis to Ferraris, the newest addition is a Pearlescent finish Nevera paired with Light Blue leather seats and Dark Blue interior. Credit: Rimac Mate Rimac personally attended the handover event on June 17 at “The Event III,” hosted by Triple F Foundation, which raised over $100,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. From the LED head and fog lights to the signature sequential turn-signal taillights, the 2021 Mustang is a good-looking car. The slight hood bulges have functional air intakes.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. Set high on the fenders, the lights blend into the long carbon fiber hood, which leads to a sweptback windshield and onto the removable roof. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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The EV6 GT also has the very handy Auto Hold feature where at a stop light, the brakes are automatically applied relieving the driver, and reducing fatigue in their right leg, from pressing on the brake pedal. You want to experience faster than a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder RWD?

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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The application of GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) cylinder deactivation system is the first on Corvette; it shuts down half of the engine’s cylinders in light-load driving. LT1 lift events were optimized to incorporate the new high rocker ratio and splayed valve geometry. Click to enlarge. All-aluminum block and oil pan.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (including three of us—Ferrari, Ollis, and Starke) are investigating distributed controllers that will allow microgrids to form a larger network that will increase their resiliency and facilitate the integration of more renewable energy. To that end, engineers at the U.S.