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Michigan State University introduces electric autonomous bus through collaboration with state, Karsan and ADASTEC

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Michigan State University introduced an electric autonomous bus that will serve students, staff and faculty beginning early 2022 as part of the campus’ smart mobility ecosystem. Hope, which houses the largest solar carport array in North America. square miles of contiguous urban, suburban, industrial and rural zones.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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In North America, Honda will procure Ultium batteries from GM. For North America, in 2024, Honda will introduce two mid- to large-size EV models currently being developed jointly with GM. Then, Honda is planning to make the timely introduction of personal-use mini-EVs and EV SUVs. Introduction of EVs.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Toyota Research Institute invests $22M in research on AI, robotics and autonomous driving at University of Michigan

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) ( earlier post ) is making a $22-million investment in research focused on artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous driving at the University of Michigan (U-M). We will also focus on expanding the benefit of mobility technology to in-home support of older persons and those with special needs.

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IEEE’s Honor Society Expands to More Countries

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There are now more than 270 IEEE-HKN chapters at universities around the world. Global expansion resulted from the merger of North America–based HKN with IEEE in 2010. There are now 30 chapters outside the United States, including ones recently established at universities in Ecuador, Hungary, and India.

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Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years

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persons), the occupant distance travelled increased by 84% (from 3.182 to 5.867 trillion km). The study includes a brief discussion on the effects of potential future changes in vehicle fuel economy, vehicle distance travelled, and vehicle load on the amount of fuel used for personal transportation. mpg US, or from 18.1 mpg US to 29.8