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Pioneer of Google’s Data Centers Dies at 58

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Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao Former director of the Indian Statistical Institute Honorary member, 102; died 23 August Rao was onetime director of the Indian Statistical Institute , in Kolkata. The two estimators—rules for calculating an estimate of a given quantity based on observed data—provided the basis for much of modern statistics.

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US households are holding on to their vehicles longer

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Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditures Survey show that spending on vehicle repair and maintenance has also increased in recent years. Overall, the aging of the vehicle fleet suggests many households have delayed purchasing a new vehicle or have instead purchased a used vehicle.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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The switch to BEV fleets would offer a significant reduction in fuel costs and require less routine maintenance, another key advantage for fleets. A 2020 BloombergNEF report shows that fuel costs for trucks make up more than half their total cost of ownership. 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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Dot Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck at California distribution center

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Truck data is reported using Orange EV’s web-based telematics system (standard equipment on all Orange EV trucks) that provides instant feedback, real-time performance statistics, and hard data that helps fleets understand system status, fuel efficiency, cost savings and more.

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Virginia Tech team developing intelligent wearable analyzer for pollutants in transportation-related workplaces

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The team will evaluate the performance of iWAVE and compare it to that of conventional industrial hygiene sampling train and analytical methods during experiments in which participants perform two transportation work tasks at VTTI: heavy-truck refueling and fuel-injection mechanical maintenance.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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According to statistics from Portland General Electric, the average annual fuel cost for an electric vehicle is approximately $500, compared to around $1,500 for a gasoline-powered vehicle. As of the latest statistics, there are over 50,000 registered electric vehicles in Oregon, and this number continues to grow.

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Bosch and Human Horizons partner on Battery in the Cloud service

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The data in the cloud is analyzed using software algorithms based on electrochemical, physical, and statistical models. Artificial intelligence methods are then used to calculate predictions about the condition of the respective vehicle battery and to determine its optimal parameter configuration.

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