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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. It is also able to react dynamically to changes, for instance in the traffic situation or personal driving style. The market launch in China is scheduled for this year.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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It’s all part of the Chinese brand’s ambitious plan to set up three brands in Europe and launch three new models for each brand, all by 2026 – yet, unfortunately, Chery wants to bring ICE vehicles along with its low-cost EVs, including a luxury gas-burning SUV brand that it already sells in China. Get started here.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?). It sets out the comprehensive action required across all parts of government to improve air quality. —Environment Secretary Gove.

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BMW spends billions to push its next-gen EVs into Tesla territory

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It’s all part of a multibillion-dollar effort to give its next-gen Neue Klasse EVs a competitive edge against the likes of Tesla. A new factory in Debrecen, Hungary, currently under construction, will also build only electric cars, with the upcoming Neue Klasse models planned to be built there in 2025. Get started here.

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Car Crash Prevention System Wins Student $10,000 IEEE Scholarship

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Several research articles he came across said it was impossible to create such a machine because it would be unable to print motors and other electronic parts. I'm a very competitive person," he says, "so I was motivated to try and disprove these articles and actually build this device.". Brian Minnick. That didn't stop him, however.

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Drone Startup to Fly Pallets Without Pilots

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The point is to take a slice of business that’s now handled by regular air freight and by trucks—above all, the quick delivery of critical parts. Someone on the ground monitors the flight from afar, and if something unexpected arises, that person can redirect the plane. “We

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This Computer Pioneer’s Invention Made Zoom Possible

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He was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to pursue a master’s degree at Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now part of New York University ) which, in the 1960s, was considered one of the leading engineering schools. I would certainly recommend membership to anyone with a career in our fields, whether the person is an academic or not.”.

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