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Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

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The North American recreational boating industry showcased three sustainable marine fuels during an opening day event at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Renewable diesel, such as Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is available on the West Coast of the US, meeting requirements of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

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J.D. Power: public charging issues may short-circuit EV growth; Volta, Tesla Supercharger rank highest in respective segments

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With greater adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) pioneered by Tesla, it may provide a boost in fast-charging satisfaction among owners of EVs from other brands as they begin to use Tesla’s Supercharger stations. EV owners in the Miami-Port St. The CSAs in Seattle-Tacoma, Denver-Aurora and Dallas-Ft.

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Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.

Baua Electric

The carriers are also using the technology to reduce costs and streamline operations, including saving fuel, said Helane Becker, an airline industry analyst for the investment bank TD Cowen. All this could mean fewer frustrating minutes spent waiting on the tarmac. The airline estimates it saves 17 hours a day in taxi time and 1.4

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. The SAE standard for this is called J1772.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

On Tuesday, in a ceremony that, of course, involved a soccer ball, the Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi pressed a button and a bottle of champagne smashed against the bow of Icon of the Seas, christening the world’s largest cruise ship at its home port of Miami. as a viable marine fuel. as a viable marine fuel. s long-term problems.

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Humanoid Robots Are Getting to Work

Cars That Think

Ten years ago, at the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trial event near Miami, I watched the most advanced humanoid robots ever built struggle their way through a scenario inspired by the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Totes are standardized containers that warehouses use to store and transport items. Are humanoid robots useful? “We

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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

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In May 2017, Reno, Nevada, boasted that it is laying the groundwork for the industry’s first driverless bus program, launching a three-phase process to roll out a full fleet in its downtown area. Dave has 22 years of experience in the industry, focused primarily on the underwriting, pricing and innovation of auto insurance products. .