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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). Commercial-scale manufacture of high value-added products not intended for combustion is a sound strategy.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The MD Series cab design features a short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 103 inches, an industry best. The MD6 model does not require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate for non-hazardous payloads. Mack Trucks is part of the Volvo Group.

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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Last year, commercial buildings consumed roughly 20% of all the energy used by the US economy. I am proud the Clinton Foundation has been able to help develop and grow President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge, and that so many members of the Clinton Global Initiative have joined this Challenge.

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Motorsport Network Strengthens Direct-To-Consumer Leadership With New CEO Of Motorsport.tv

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The commercial leader brings NFL Game Pass, Eurosport Player, and BBC Studios experience to Motorsport Network’s flagship OTT platform.

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Honda to open UK hydrogen refuelling station

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Japanese car maker Honda is to become the first to open a commercially available hydrogen refuelling station in the UK, when it launches a new facility at its plant in Swindon. According to the BBC, the carmaker, the first in the world to launch a series production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle , will open a [.].

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Q&A With Co-Creator of the 6502 Processor

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The processors and their variants are used as microcontrollers in commercial products, and they remain popular among hobbyists who build home-brewed computers. on the weekend of 8 October.

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Rule of the Robots: Warning Signs

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In a January 2020 interview with the BBC, Yoshua Bengio said that "AI's abilities were somewhat overhyped. In the tech media and on social media, one of the most terrifying phrases in the field of artificial intelligence—" AI winter "—was making a reappearance. by certain companies with an interest in doing so.".

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