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United to buy 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom; option for 35 more; optimized for 100% SAF

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Among the many future potential routes for United are Newark to London in just three and a half hours, Newark to Frankfurt in four hours and San Francisco to Tokyo in just six hours. Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology.

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Ford Dynamic Shuttle Service moves from experiment to pilot, providing point-to-point shuttle rides for employees

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Customer findings shaped the best vehicle height for easy on-boarding and off-boarding, as well as rider-requested amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, USB charging ports for each seat and personal storage space. One of the important things we learned is about getting the right amount of personal space.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Ford Motor Credit Company announced today Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing—a pilot program for select customers in six US cities and in London. US customers participate through the Web-based, mobile-friendly software of ride-share company Getaround, while London drivers connect through a similar rental system of easyCar Club.

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Rule Britannia: Can the UK Set Global AI Standards?

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The United Kingdom could effectively lead the world for AI standards if its rules are strong and well-designed. (By By other measures, such as papers published or research and development , it ranks second or third behind the United States and China.) It is in their interest, rather, to cooperate with the government in London.

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

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I must admit that I had not heard of rolling coal until very recently, but it has – at least in the unlighted United States – been a thing since 2014, apparently. Personally, I think it’s time for fines to be levied on wilful stupidity. And I think that needs to be repeated.

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From EE to VC: Eileen Tanghal's Journey

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Eileen Tanghal Employer: Black Opal Ventures, New York City Title: Cofounder Education: MIT, London Business School “We want to improve health care accessibility and affordability,” Tanghal says. “To Tanghal then decided to pursue an MBA from the London Business School. “I One of Amadeus’s cofounders was Hermann Hauser.

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Tech Leaders on 5G, Robots, and the Future of Work

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Trying to maintain strong cybersecurity for a hybrid workforce and protecting their systems from cyberattacks as more and more employees’ personal devices have been connected to the company’s systems. He is a research scientist at Protocol Labs in London. “I What are today’s tech leaders concerned about?

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