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SwRI motion prediction system enhances pedestrian detection for automated vehicles

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For instance, if a pedestrian is walking west, the system can predict if that person will suddenly turn south. Dilated convolutions are structures that store and access video data for spatial observations. We take it for granted, but it’s incredibly complex for a computer to process this scene and predict scenarios.

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New $22M CARB pilot to fund equitable, clean transportation options in disadvantaged communities

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The California Air Resources Board will provide up to $22 million in grants to address transportation needs in disadvantaged and low-income communities with clean transportation options under a new $22-million pilot project. schools, grocery stores, workplaces, community centers, medical facilities), and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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The 2024 EV9 is expected to hit the market in Q4 of 2023 and leading up to its anticipated release, an advance reservation program will grant customers the ability to reserve an EV9 at participating dealers. EV9 offers up to 7.8 inches of ground clearance with up to 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity for AWD versions.

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Cadillac previews production CELESTIQ flagship EV; MSRP starting above $300,000

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Each CELESTIQ will be personally commissioned—no two will be alike. Clients will work directly with their selected dealer and Cadillac designers to realize their unique vision for the car, with unprecedented levels of personalization tailored to reflect the owner’s tastes. Earlier post.) CELESTIQ availability by waitlist only.

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Liquid Metal Battery Corp secures patent rights from MIT

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Earlier this year, the company announced it had received financing from France’s Total—which earlier had funded research on the technology at MIT ( earlier post )—and from a personal investment by Bill Gates. Patents for all liquid metal battery inventions were licensed from MIT.

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Berkeley Lab researchers use ion bombardment to create ultrahigh energy density capacitor

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Capacitors that rapidly store and release electric energy are key components in modern electronics and power systems. Applications include personal electronic devices, wearable technology, and car audio systems. This research was supported by the DOE Office of Science and grants from the National Science Foundation.

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Mercedes-Benz previews its in-house developed operating system MB.OS

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While Mercedes-Benz defines and controls the architecture with its own hardware and software base layer, the integration of leading technology players grants customers access to best-in-class services, content and functions. From 2025 onwards, certain functionalities can be upgraded over the vehicle lifecycle through the Mercedes me Store.

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