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Video Friday: Unitree Talks Robots

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. We demonstrate the approach on an aerial calligraphy task using a novel sponge pen design as the end-effector. [ Based on an innovative cable structure, it is designed to be both strong and stable.

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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The Runwise hybrid drive system is built around the company’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU), C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors, and Composite Bladder Accumulators—all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications.

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2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

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In adapting Toyota’s hybrid technology to the Prius c platform, each of the system’s major components benefitted from a design focus to reduce weight and size while improving efficiency. Under certain conditions EV Mode allows the Prius c to be driven solely by electric power for under one mile while remaining below 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos designating performance was awaiting the driver. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. of torque that is good for 4.3

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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There are three versions of the engine with internal designation 4P10 available: 96 kW (130 hp) at 3000-3500 rpm, 300 N·m at 1300-3050 rpm. In all models, the particulate filter is configured for the vehicle lifetime and is maintenance-free—i.e., mph) the diesel engine kicks in. It is regenerated automatically.

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UK Rail Crash Demo Previews New EU Legislation

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The event showcased technology transfer opportunities between road and rail ahead of new EU safety regulations targeting the crashworthiness of modern trains. Propelled by a heritage DMU travelling at 22 mph (35 km/h), the test pitched a 32 tonne Mk 2 coach into a stationary class 86 locomotive, weighing in at 82 tonnes. kg (173 lbs).

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 While the Taos 4Motion is designed for comfort versus performance, the multi-link rear suspension, electronic stability control and the 225/45/19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires, made it so there is no shying away from curvy roads. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6