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million); Fusion Energy Sciences (US$10 million); High Energy Physics (US$17.9 The United States is currently lacking a consistent, state side magnesium alloy supply chain, critical to the energy infrastructure and light weighting strategy of the Department of Energy. AV-Connect Inc. million); Fossil Energy (US$14.7

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JANUARY 11, 2016

HARMAN International Industries made a number of connected vehicle technology announcements during CES 2016 last week, including a connected car computing platform, demonstrated in the Rinspeed Σtos concept car; an advanced navigation system with live data fusion; an open cloud-based software delivery system; and a new partnership with Microsoft.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al. Gawron, Gregory A. 7b04576.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

The reduction in average CO 2 emissions from cars has been driven partly by improvements in mid-size cars, such as the hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan. The introduction of the Ford Transit Connect helped the small commercial vehicles to be the best performing truck segment, down 10.2%. However, the overall 1.8%

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Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity. The company has similarly aggressive plans for China and other markets, as 90% of Ford’s new global vehicles will feature connectivity by 2020.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Further research in sensor fusion and machine learning will enable deeper insights into driving behavior, including aggressive braking and acceleration, accidents, dozing off, etc. Behavior Big Data Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Sensors'

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

The Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle merges today’s driver-assist technologies, such as front-facing cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors, and adds four Velodyne LiDAR sensors to generate a real-time 3D map of the vehicle’s surrounding environment. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Shot of Nuclear Fusion. An old saw regarding the multitude of dashed hopes about fusion energy’s promise goes “Fusion is 30 years away—and it always will be.” The ambition of quantum researchers has been to expand these connections from pairs to parties.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. The light ring then illuminates in quadrants as the vehicle charges. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

This enables the car to learn its user’s lifestyle and preconfigure its settings— for example, driving mode, seat and interface settings, ambient lighting and audio can all be adapted seamlessly to the user’s routines. Internet of Things) connects the devices drivers use every day and aggregates the data.

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MARCH 15, 2015

The high-definition color camera is used for traffic light detection and the infrared camera provides redundancy for pedestrian and vehicle detection. Each lidar is paired with an ESRs, which allows the effective fusion of radar and lidar data. Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Sensors Vehicle Systems'

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JUNE 18, 2014

The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. How light could you make vehicles? … Forged aluminum connecting rods saved 40%. It] is no way equivalent to the 2013 Fusion with the exception of passenger size. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It calculates continuously a detailed model of the environment from a fusion of sensor data. As an option, the lighting and multifunction buttons can be fitted with touch response technology. MMI navigation plus and Audi connect. Audi connect online services also provide the car-to-X services traffic sign and hazard information.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The objective of this AOI is to develop and demonstrate the capability of multi-material joining techniques for aluminum to advanced steel for light-duty vehicle body-in-white (BIW) joints. for high-energy batteries for use in PHEV40 (PHEVs with a 40 mile all electric range) and EV light-duty vehicles.

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Through the intelligent fusion of sensor data, we are able to obtain an extremely precise picture of the vehicles surrounding including areas further away from the vehicle—which also helps us with the further development of our autonomous driving functions. Connected vehicles Safety V2X' Use examples.

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JUNE 7, 2011

By shedding a light on what you don’t know, you can train to that and better implement company policy in a way that ultimately promotes sustainability of your fleet. Crew Chief is available for F-150, Super Duty, E-Series vans and the Transit Connect. It also is being tested on Escape and Fusion. —Michael Butsch.

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JULY 15, 2013

he use of different material combination presents a number of technical challenges, especially when light metals must be joined to steel or cast iron. Applications for the process include areas of the vehicle frame where ultra-high-strength steel needs to be joined to a light metal.

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These include technologies to improve conventional vehicles with the use of advanced lightweight materials; improvements in aerodynamics; and engines and powertrain technologies that improve vehicle efficiency for both light-duty vehicles and heavy trucks. Demonstrate three grid-connected advanced offshore wind concepts by 2017. ?.

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Infotainment and connectivity. The driving experience inside Ioniq is enhanced through state-of-the art connectivity features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Blue Link, as well as wireless charging for smartphones. Both systems enable users to connect their devices to activate music, telephone or navigation functions.

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At the same time, a second data fusion takes place in the radar control unit. To this end, the show car combines many new features in the area of connectivity, communication and operation, which make traveling extremely comfortable. This Audi study is an SUV coupé measuring 4.90 meters (16.1

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MARCH 23, 2018

This is made possible by a new high level of connected systems and programs controlled via digital interfaces and the multifunction steering wheel. Fusion of new assistance, handling and comfort systems. Like a new smartphone, the Volkswagen is set up and tuned to personal needs.

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JUNE 16, 2015

We are working on an array of new sensors that would enable a car to operate in any environment, without any outside intervention or input from lane markings or roadside infrastructure like traffic lights. Mike Bell, Global Connected Car Director, Jaguar Land Rover. Predicting potholes on the road to autonomous driving.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Other results included: Ford Fusion sales totaled 17,610, a July record and up 66% versus a year ago, and Mercury Milan sales were up 60%. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. to 443, 297 units.

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CSAIL Alliances is a gateway into the lab for organizations seeking a closer connection to the work, researchers and students of CSAIL. sensor fusion. In this way it identifies buildings, vehicles, persons, trees and pavements among other things and reliably finds traffic lights as well as smaller dangerous obstructions on the road.

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JANUARY 12, 2016

LiDAR, on the other hand, is much more accurate than GPS, and can identify the Fusion Hybrid’s lane location right down to the centimeter. LiDAR emits short pulses of laser light to precisely allow the vehicle to create a real-time, high-definition 3D image of what’s around it.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

Active lateral control and the connection of longitudinal or lateral control in all speed ranges are new thanks to the fusion of radar and camera information. They also make it possible to travel during light traffic times, for example at night, and thus avoid traffic jams by intelligent route management.

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This gives the connecting rods a more favorable angle during each power stroke, which reduces side loading on the pistons and in turn, improves efficiency. By eliminating the direct throttle cable connection to the engine, the ratio between pedal movement and the DC motor-controlled throttle butterfly can be continuously optimized.

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MAY 9, 2024

The accelerating buildout of solar farms on Earth is already hitting speed bumps, including public pushback against the large tracts of land required and a ballooning backlog of requests for new transmission lines and grid connections. In that respect, beamed power from space is like nuclear fusion, except at least 25 years behind.

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APRIL 1, 2010

Ford Fusion Sport V6. If the exhaust passages of cylinder one and three were connected, the exhaust gas pulse from cylinder three would increase the back pressure of cylinder one. In addition, during cold starts, the waste-gate remains open which results in faster catalyst light-off for reduced exhaust emissions. Sonata 2.0T.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

Autonomous vehicles in 2021 are part of Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in autonomous vehicles, as well as in connectivity, mobility, the customer experience, and data and analytics. —Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Global Product Development, and CTO.

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OCTOBER 2, 2016

A new LED headlamp system that reduces lamp size for a more aerodynamic shape and cuts electrical power requirements by greater than 80 percent, while improving luminous output and light color for improved night-time direct driver vision and reduced driver fatigue.

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JULY 12, 2017

zFAS and sensor fusion. the imitation of signal connections within the human brain) made major progress. This component, roughly the size of a fist, emits light pulses on several vertical planes. Light guides in the doors indicate the danger optically. one laser scanner on the front. Sensors and cameras, with zFAS.

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MARCH 2, 2010

The company will introduce five full electric or hybrid vehicles across the C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges by 2013. This will include two zero-emission battery electric vehicles including the Ford Transit Connect Electric in 2011 and the [.].

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The Generation EQ is the logical fusion of all four pillars, he said. This sounds similar in concept, if not in instantiation, to Volkswagen’s Think New strategy’s focus on electric, autonomous, connected and intuitively usable cars, with the new I.D. as its standard-bearer. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 25, 2024

The HP Jet Fusion 5200 industrial 3D printer uses an inkjet process to build parts out of nylon, polypropylene, or polyurethane. Hewlett-Packard’s HP ThinkJet was its first desktop inkjet printer based on its thermal technology, and it was designed to connect to a personal computer for everyday printing. Rinse and repeat.

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It includes efforts like traffic lights that automatically adjust their timing based on sensor data and streetlights that automatically adjust their brightness to reduce energy consumption. The RSUs then communicate directly with the deployed vehicles to facilitate the fusion of the roadside data and the vehicle-side data on the vehicle.

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