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Volkswagen Group of America launches technology startup accelerator at Plug and Play Tech Center

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Participating companies will receive access to the investors, corporations, and mentors within the Plug and Play network, exposure at Plug and Play events, regular educational seminars, and office space. Plug and Play Tech Center is an accelerator specializing in growing technology startups.

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U.S. Universities Are Building a New Semiconductor Workforce

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But for the CHIPS Act to succeed, each fab will need hundreds of skilled engineers and technicians of all stripes, with training ranging from two-year associate degrees to Ph.D.s. Engineering schools in the United States are now racing to produce that talent. We need to ramp up our efforts really quickly.”

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Volkswagen launches new engineer training program for ID EV family

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The Volkswagen brand has launched a program—the “Future Electronic Engineer Program” (FEEP)—to train 100 young engineers and skilled workers throughout the world as top production experts in e-mobility. The first participants to complete the three-year program will support the run-up phase of the I.D.

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Toyota expands Collaborative Safety Research Center with $35M; focus on transition to automated vehicle and connected vehicle technologies

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Osamu Nagata, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. TEMA), made the announcement at Toyota’s 2014 Advanced Safety Seminar in Ann Arbor, Mich. CSRC’s newly expanded mission recognizes that the emergence of advanced technologies is radically reshaping the transportation landscape.

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Study finds truck fleet clean-up significantly decreases engine emissions near Port of Oakland

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Emission factors were matched to data from a statewide drayage truck registry, including engine make, model year, and installed emission control equipment. Between 2009 and 2013, California's Drayage Truck Regulation led to near-universal use of DPFs (diesel particulate filters) on Port trucks. Resources.

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Kandi advances plan for EV rental system pilot in China

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First proposed by Kandi in August 2011, the plan envisions Hangzhou as the first test site for a new transportation system which would make available 100,000 self-driven Pure EV rentals at centrally operated “smart” vertical parking and charging facilities to be constructed at key locations throughout Hangzhou.

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Celebrating 25 Years of IEEE Women in Engineering

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IEEE Women in Engineering , formed 25 years ago, now has more than 35,000 members and 1,000 affinity groups worldwide. It also works to inspire girls to pursue a career in engineering. To mark its 25th anniversary, the group is planning competitions, panels, seminars, and other events this year. Both women and men can join.

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