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Toyota Rumored to Debut Performance Automatic Transmission for GR Models Next Month

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This may just be more publicized speculation from Japan’s Magazine X. Akio Toyoda may have abandoned his role as CEO, but the guy is still part of the Toyota family dynasty and active chairman of the company. That said, we still like the sentiment and are eager to see what the company has in store.

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Can We Harness Kinetic Energy to Reduce our Carbon Footprint?

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By fitting vehicles with KERS, the kinetic energy generated during braking can be converted into electricity and stored in batteries or other energy storage systems. This stored energy can then be used to power vehicle systems or assist with acceleration, reducing the overall energy consumption and carbon emissions of the vehicle.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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The concept, also equipped with the electric compressor, introduced a 48V subsystem to drive the electric compressor; energy required to drive the electric compressor is largely generated by recuperation during coasting phases and stored in its own compact Li-ion battery.) Since then, the car was further developed for racetrack duty.

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AI Is Helping to Stop Animal Poaching and Food Insecurity

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For Fang’s work in the field, she was named one of IEEE Intelligent Systems magazine ’s “ AI’s 10 to Watch in 2020.”. I’m really happy to see that part of our algorithm has been integrated into the software and is now available worldwide,” Fang says. SMART is used at more than 600 conservation sites around the globe. IEEE MEMBERSHIP.

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10 Lessons From the Legacy of Apple’s Steve Jobs

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On its 25 October 2005 cover, Time magazine hailed Jobs as "the man who always seems to know what's next." Its physical design, the minimalist layout, the screen with playlists, and the easy-access buttons made it successful, and the iTunes store made it easier for people to discover and buy music and organize it into personal playlists.

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Help Build the Future of Assistive Technology

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Beyond that, assistive technology is a core part of the military's long-term strategic plan. So, what does the future have in store for AT? Wired Magazine refers to this layered reality as the "Mirrorworld." The Future of Assistive Technology. We'll likely see more and better commercial technologies designed for entertainment.

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One Way to Stop the Social Spread of Disinformation

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Alamouti, who has won this year’s Marconi Prize , says he believes part of the solution is to decentralize the cloud—which would help bring about a more open Internet and eventually allow consumers to choose what data of theirs they want to sell. Alamouti, cofounder and executive board chairman of Mimik , in Oakland, Calif., in Burnaby.