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New flying/driving robot developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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An experimental robot drone that flies like a typical quadcopter, drives on tough terrain and squeezes into tight spaces using the same motors, has been developed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. It was developed in the BGU Bio-Inspired and Medical Robotics Lab by Prof.

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BYD and AMPLY launch preferred partnership for EV charging infrastructure and energy services for commercial fleets

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With the high costs and operational complexities surrounding electric vehicle (EV) deployments within commercial fleets, EV manufacturer BYD announced a preferred partnership with charging infrastructure provider AMPLY Power. AMPLY and BYD have been working with joint customers since early 2019. —Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY Power.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. The TCF was created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to promote promising energy technologies. Louis , Mo.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. By 2030, it will employ more than 3,000 people in dedicated professions.

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Codeveloper of NASA’s Newest Lunar Retroreflector Dies at 78

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Christopher Davis Codeveloper of a lunar retroreflector Life Fellow, 78; died 1 April Davis taught engineering at the University of Maryland in College Park for 48 years. He left two years later and joined the faculty in the University of Maryland’s electrical and computer engineering department.

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Graphene Flagship team develops powerful graphene-titania photocatalyst to reduce NOx

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It is low-maintenance and environmentally friendly, as it just requires the sun’s energy and no other input. Hopwever, there are challenges to be addressed before this can be used on a commercial scale. Montalti (2019) “Photocatalytic activity of exfoliated graphite-TiO 2 nanocomposites” Nanoscale 11, 19301-19314. Joosten, A.

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Video Friday: Robot vs. Door

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Science Robotics ] via [ RSL ] In 2019, Susie Sensmeier became one of the first customers in the United States to receive a commercial drone delivery. NASA ] The KUKA Innovation Award has been held annually since 2014 and is addressed to developers, graduates, and research teams from universities and companies. She was hooked.