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MFE Inspection Solutions partners with Emesent for Autonomous LiDAR Mapping
MFE Inspection Solutions partners with Emesent for Autonomous LiDAR Mapping MFE Inspection Solutions announced today its appointment as a reseller of Emesent, a world leader in drone autonomy. This partnership will give MFE customers access to the fu...
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Technology is taking Engineering to the Next Level
Technology is taking Engineering to the Next Level Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driving important changes in people’s private and professional lives. Most sectors are continuously adapting to several innovations, and the engineerin...
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New generations and Future Technology
New generations and Future Technology Self-charging electric cars and public transport to space are the top of the future mobility wish list, according to today’s youngsters. Over seven in 10 children aged 6-10 (72 per cent) said self-charging electr...
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DJI releases the Avata Immersive Drone
DJI releases the Avata Immersive Drone DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces DJI Avata, a transformational new drone that offers an unparalleled experience of immersive flight. DJI Avata creates a...
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Candela electric hydrofoils to be powered with Polestar Batteries
Candela electric hydrofoils to be powered with Polestar Batteries Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance car company, has signed a multi-year agreement to supply battery and charging systems to Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company, Can...
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DJI granted C1 EU-type Examination Drone Certification
DJI granted C1 EU-type Examination Drone Certification DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, has been granted the world’s first C1 EU-type examination certificate for drones under the new European Drone Regulation....
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The hidden dangers of Electric Vehicle battery fires
The hidden dangers of Electric Vehicle battery fires Like a fire in a wall, fires in electric vehicle (EV) batteries burn unseen. Firefighters can squelch the visible flames in an EV fire, but chemicals inside the battery continue to burn because fir...
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Drone performance improved by Anemometer research
Drone performance improved by Anemometer research Engineers have designed and successfully tested a more efficient wind sensor for use on drones, balloons and other autonomous aircraft. These wind sensors – called anemometers – are used to monitor wi...
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Self-healing Automotive Coating could allow scratches to disappear in sunlight
Self-healing Automotive Coating could allow scratches to disappear in sunlight A transparent protective coating material that can be self-healed in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight has been developed. Excellent durability of automotive coatings is...
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Volkswagen unveils Passenger eVTOL Prototype
Volkswagen unveils Passenger eVTOL Prototype Volkswagen Group China unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable...
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Porsche takes the digital path to the perfect mix of new chassis functions
Porsche takes the digital path to the perfect mix of new chassis functions To continue implementing the integration of new chassis functions with a high level of efficiency, Porsche Engineering is relying increasingly on advanced digital development...
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TransPod FluxJet promises transportation at over 1,000 km per hour
TransPod FluxJet promises transportation at over 1,000 km per hour TransPod, the start-up that is building the world’s leading ultra-high-speed ground transportation system (the TransPod Line) to disrupt and redefine passenger and cargo transportatio...
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Lightning eMotors unveils Electric Vehicle Mobile Charger
Lightning eMotors unveils Electric Vehicle Mobile Charger Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of zero emission medium duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today the unveiling of its second-generation Lightn...
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Improving Image Sensors with on-chip Spectrometer and Nanowires
Improving Image Sensors with on-chip Spectrometer and Nanowires Image sensors measure light intensity, but angle, spectrum, and other aspects of light must also be extracted to significantly advance machine vision. In Applied Physics Letters, publish...
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Ford trials Robot Charging Station for disabled drivers
Ford trials Robot Charging Station for disabled drivers For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challen...
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ZapBatt and Toshiba to power Micro-mobility with Lithium Titanium Oxide Battery Tech
ZapBatt and Toshiba to power Micro-mobility with Lithium Titanium Oxide Battery Tech As companies emphasize the importance of micro-mobility initiatives in urban areas ZapBatt has partnered with Toshiba, merging its proprietary Artificial intelligenc...
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Sensata develops fly-by-wire Inceptor for the Air Mobility Market
Sensata develops fly-by-wire Inceptor for the Air Mobility Market Sensata Technologies today announced it has developed a new fly-by-wire inceptor for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and has provided prototypes to several adva...
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Toshiba increasing production of Silicon Nitride Ball Bearings
Toshiba increasing production of Silicon Nitride Ball Bearings Toshiba Materials today announced a major investment in a new manufacturing facility for silicon nitride balls on the same site as its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The project has a b...
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Cepton selects Fabrinet for Flagship Automotive LiDAR Program
Cepton selects Fabrinet for Flagship Automotive LiDAR Program Cepton, Inc., a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance MMT® lidar solutions, today announced that it has selected Fabrinet, a leading provider of advanced precision optica...
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YITOA unveils 2nd-gen MEMS Mirror IC for Automotive LiDAR
YITOA unveils 2nd-gen MEMS Mirror IC for Automotive LiDAR YITOA Micro Technology Corporation has developed the MEMS Mirror IC for use in Automotive LiDAR. The company will begin shipping samples in July 2022. The Solid-State LiDAR using MEMS Mirror i...
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Iteris wins contract for real-time traveler information system in Virginia
Iteris wins contract for real-time traveler information system in Virginia Iteris, Inc., the trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the Virginia Department...
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Ricardo partners with Pratt and Whitney for Hybrid-Electric Aerospace Technology
Ricardo partners with Pratt and Whitney for Hybrid-Electric Aerospace Technology Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has signed a multi-year deal with Pratt & Whitney Canada, a world leader in the desig...
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Scientists use neutrons to study Engine Material while its running
Scientists use neutrons to study Engine Material while its running Researchers used neutrons to see how a new aluminium-cerium (AlCe) alloy behaves under the high temperatures and pressures inside an operating internal combustion engine. The techniqu...
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Bosch investing billions to expand chip business
Bosch investing billions to expand chip business From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recogni...
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New Litz Wire electric motor winding technology cuts e-motor losses by 25 percent
New Litz Wire electric motor winding technology cuts e-motor losses by 25 percent hofer powertrain marks another milestone in developing future-proof drives with the successful patent of its new Form Litz Wire winding technology. This new technology...
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Ricardo wins $18.9m contract for ABS/ESC retrofit kits for US Army
Ricardo wins $18.9m contract for ABS/ESC retrofit kits for US Army The United States Army has awarded Ricardo’s Defense business unit, located in Michigan, over 18.9million USD to deliver additional Antilock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control...
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Aurora demonstrates fault management for Autonomous Vehicles
Aurora demonstrates fault management for Autonomous Vehicles At the end of Q2, Aurora Innovation, Inc. delivered its Beta 3.0 product update and demonstrated its Fault Management System – specifically the Aurora Driver’s ability to detect system issu...
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EAVX and Morgan Olson reveals Class 5 walk-in Step Van Body
EAVX and Morgan Olson reveals Class 5 walk-in Step Van Body EAVX and Morgan Olson, both subsidiaries of JB Poindexter & Co, today are revealing first images and additional details of its new Class 5 walk-in step van body design that offers unprec...
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Flowbird acquires leading Parking Technology provider YourParkingSpace
Flowbird acquires leading Parking Technology provider YourParkingSpace Today, the UK’s fastest growing parking technology provider, YourParkingSpace, has been acquired by the global leader in urban mobility, Flowbird. YourParkingSpace was founded in...
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EXEED creates M3X proprietary Electric Vehicle Platform
EXEED creates M3X proprietary Electric Vehicle Platform On the basis of inheriting the centurial accumulation of the European automobile industry, EXEED integrates China’s latest intelligent scientific and technological achievements and focuses on th...
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Quanergy collaborates with PARIFEX for LiDAR Speed Enforcement System
Quanergy collaborates with PARIFEX for LiDAR Speed Enforcement System Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions, announced today that PARIFEX’s solution has been certified by a French testing body as the first...
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AIR celebrates successful eVTOL Hover Flight Trial
AIR celebrates successful eVTOL Hover Flight Trial Today AIR, creator of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft for the consumer market, announced that its inaugural vehicle, AIR ONE, has successfully completed its first hover test af...
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Toyota and Woven Planet develop a Portable Hydrogen Cartridge Prototype
Toyota and Woven Planet develop a Portable Hydrogen Cartridge Prototype Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary, Woven Planet Holdings, Inc., have developed a working prototype of its portable hydrogen cartridge. This cartridge design will facili...
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Solo AVT and American Battery Solutions partner on 500+ mile Electric Truck
Solo AVT and American Battery Solutions partner on 500+ mile Electric Truck Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies, the vehicle hardware company revolutionizing the freight transportation industry, announced the signing of an initial agreement with Ameri...
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Seed funding enables Wonder Robotics to launch Smart Autonomous Drone Solution
Seed funding enables Wonder Robotics to launch Smart Autonomous Drone Solution Wonder Robotics, a technology company specializing in the autonomous flight and landing of commercial drones, announced the closing of a $4 million fundraising round led b...
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Truck Platooning coming with several trucks and only one driver
Truck Platooning coming with several trucks and only one driver Freight transport on the roads is increasing. Kilometre-long queues of trucks hinder passenger car traffic on motorways, mainly because of the safety distance to the “vehicle in fr...
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Incari releases Studio 2022.1 for better HMI development
Incari releases Studio 2022.1 for better HMI development The Berlin-based software company Incari has released the latest update for its application development platform Incari Studio. Incari Studio 2022.1 adds exciting new features and improvements...
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Volvo, Daimler Truck and TRATON JV planning European charging infrastructure
Volvo, Daimler Truck and TRATON JV planning European charging infrastructure The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON GROUP completed the final step in forming the previously announced joint venture for charging infrastructure in Europe. The ne...
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Cenex LCV and CAM events celebrate 15th Anniversary in September
Cenex LCV and CAM events return for 15th Anniversary in September As the UK looks to be competitive in its motor industry supply chain as well as transitioning to net zero manufacture (amongst other environmental challenges) we know the next 10-20 ye...
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New M88A3 HERCULES Prototype Vehicles propelled by Allison Transmission
New M88A3 HERCULES Prototype Vehicles propelled by Allison Transmission Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, and medi...
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