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Global hydrogen station deployments surpass 1,000; China leads

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The number of hydrogen stations deployed globally has surpassed the 1,000-mark, according to a study by Information Trends. The second highest hydrogen station deployments after China are in Japan, followed by Korea, said Shakeel Ahmed, Senior Analyst at Information Trends.

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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

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The app is developed to deliver instant, valuable information from the electric truck to the emergency services team arriving on the scene to guide them in real-time and ensure safe rescue conditions. For Mack electric trucks, the AR features will be added during June 2023.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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

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The current focus of the TCR program is to further mature and demonstrate industry-ready technology informed by advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, integrated sensing and deployment of a digital platform for informed certification of components.

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Nissan introducing Serena with 2nd-generation e-POWER system in Japan

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e-POWER control technology utilizes traffic and road surface information to optimize the timing of when to activate the engine to charge the battery pack, towards the goal of improved real-world fuel efficiency and quietness on par with EVs. Serena e-POWER engine.

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SwRI develops intrusion detection and defense system for ground vehicle cybersecurity

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The CAN protocol, for example, informs a dashboard display when a sensor detects low oil pressure or when headlights have been activated. A cyberattack could potentially send erroneous information across the CAN protocol to alter or impede a vehicle’s operations. —Jonathan Wolford, co-author of a paper on the subject.

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