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Ford to expand 3-Wet Paint capacity by 50% globally in 2013

Green Car Congress

High-solids solvent-borne technology refers to a paint formulated to minimize solvents, resulting in a concentrated pigment and resin mixture with fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released. and Louisville Assembly Plant, Louisville, Ky. Locations with 3-Wet capability in North America include.

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Video Friday: Robot Opera

Cars That Think

Moley ] Here are a couple of videos showing some recent research from the Brussels Human Robotics Research Center (BruBotics); check the YouTube descriptions for paper references. We'll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !):

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AI-Guided Robots Are Ready to Sort Your Recyclables

Cars That Think

My company, Amp Robotics , based in Louisville, Colo., Sorting machines that rely on optical hyperspectral imaging or human workers separate fiber (office paper, cardboard, magazines—referred to as 2D products, as they are mostly flat) from the remaining plastics and metals.

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DARPA SubT Finals: Robot Operator Wisdom

Cars That Think

Each of the DARPA Subterranean Challenge teams is allowed to bring up to 20 people to the Louisville Mega Cavern for the final event. The Human Supervisor role, which most teams refer to as Robot Operator, is the only person allowed to interface with the robots while they're on the course.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

He said he was referring to plug-in hybrids such as the Chevy Volt. " "Assuming that we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently, I think a battery electric vehicle [that uses such battery technology] would actually be a plus from an environmental point of view." New York Times ) 10/22/07 ".in

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