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Nuclear reactor components 3D printed by ORNL now installed at TVA Browns Ferry nuclear plant

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It shows that it is possible to deliver qualified components in a highly regulated environment. The components were developed in collaboration with TVA, Framatome and the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy–funded Transformational Challenge Reactor, or TCR, program based at ORNL.

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Honda unveils two key future safety technologies toward the realization of its goal for zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050

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The system presumes predictors of driving errors based on information obtained through a driver monitoring camera and pattern of the driving operations. Then, the system derives the most appropriate support information to help the road users avoid risks. Safe and Sound Network Technology.

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SwRI-led team achieves 20% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency with connectivity, automation; ARPA-E NEXTCAR

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For this program, we were able to tap into those existing data streams and put the information to use in a new way. The team achieved these benefits by developing the next generation in vehicle dynamic and powertrain (VD&PT) control software, designed to proactively use “look-ahead” information to anticipate vehicle power demand.

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Detroit Smart Parking Lab opens in September for real-world automated and EV charging testing

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Finding parking in urban environments can account for as much as 30% of vehicle traffic and emissions. —Heather Wilberger, chief information officer at Bedrock. Information on innovation grants available to support projects utilizing DSPL can be found by visiting the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform.

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EEA reports sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in Europe in 2020

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The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its provisional data about the CO 2 emissions of newly registered passenger cars and vans in Europe in 2020. The WLTP allows to obtain more realistic information on vehicle emissions in the type approval tests. Average van emissions decreased slightly, by about 1.5 %.

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Volkswagen Group takes minority stake in 3D holography company SeeReal Technologies

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Instead of trying to construct a large and real-time “classic” H3D display to generate 99% information invisible to viewers of such displays, SeeReal turned to another and proprietary solution: Limit the information to what observers can see at a certain point in time—each eye during each frame.

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Venti Technologies deploys two autonomous low-speed SUVs built by SAIC-GM-Wuling

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Venti-enabled vehicles map as they go, adapting to complex environments and challenging situations through algorithms that use abstract information constructs. Venti’s autonomous mobility platform is based on deep learning and model predictive control algorithms. Venti autonomous vehicles see small obstacles such as a 12-oz.

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