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UTSA researchers review security risks for e-scooters and riders

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the University of Texas San Antonio have published a review of the security and privacy risks posed by e-scooters and their related software services and applications. We were already investigating the risks posed by these micromobility vehicles to pedestrians’ safety. User Data Sharing and Inference.

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CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

Green Car Congress

The Phase 2 ACES study was conducted by the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, under the oversight of the CRC. Emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons were also significantly below required 2010 levels: 97% and more than 99.9%, respectively. In 2010, EPA’s stringent NO x limit of 0.20 g/hp-hr in 2010.

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Critical Tips for Buying a Used Car

Clean Fleet Report

This is true when it comes to buying used cars in San Antonio and other Texas cities. Additionally, research the market value and average price range for the car you’re considering. Reference the market value and average price range for the car during negotiations. A mechanical inspection is equally important.

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Video Friday: Agile but Safe

Cars That Think

Going beyond focusing on a single locomotion skill, we develop a general control solution that can be used for a range of dynamic bipedal skills, from periodic walking and running to aperiodic jumping and standing. And if you want to get exhausted on behalf of a robot, the full 400m dash is below. Paper ] Thanks Ram!

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Eaton says testing and use show its cylinder-deactivation technology can help commercial vehicle OEMs meet coming emissions regulations

Green Car Congress

Extensive testing of Eaton’s CDA technology conducted on heavy-duty diesel engines by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Texas, resulted in an up to 86% NO x reduction and a 3-8% CO 2 reduction, depending on the test cycle. A similar order of magnitude is expected in European regulations in comparable timeframes.

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