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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

Cars That Think

This is a sponsored article brought to you by NYU Tandon School of Engineering. While the general design of SONYC and FloodNet sensor networks build upon the same basic concept of sensor networks, they are based on two different types of sensor technologies. The technology itself is location agnostic," said Mydlarz.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

For fleet operators, concepts like demand charges and charging management software are entirely new. In California, several utilities offer incentive programs to buy down the capital equipment cost for their customers, a model other states should consider emulating.”. This article appeared in Issue 62: Oct-Dec 2022. Stay tuned.

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Overcoming Systemic Racism Through System Engineering

Cars That Think

Several states have enacted laws that ban, or would appear to ban, discussing the concept in public schools and colleges, and even private workplaces. Until the 1960s, federal government policies explicitly prohibited Black people from buying homes in white neighborhoods and simultaneously decimated the value of Black neighborhoods.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. govt/industry defined standards my be required.??