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…used in vehicles including the Local Motors Olli shuttle, GreenPower Motor Company AV Star, low-speed electric passenger and utility vehicles, and a line of yard trucks for logistics, said the companies. “Perrone aims to deploy its kit at fleet-scale for shuttles, low-speed electric vehicles, cargo vans, and large logistics trucks for municipal, governmental, and commercial customers in the U.S., Europe,…
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…than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents last year, a 7% increase from 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Autonomous vehicle makers claim that their technologies can help reduce fatalities caused by human drivers. Nuro plans to take over 74 acres of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to build a closed-course testing facility that will allow…
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…yesterday said that it and Local Motors Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement. The companies plan to develop next-generation autonomous shuttles that will integrate Perrone's autonomous vehicle technology into Olli, the shuttle designed and manufactured by Local Motors. “This new OEM agreement is an important step in expanding our current customer base while enhancing the vehicle experience…
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Local Motors last week announced a strategic partnership with alwaysAI to bring advanced computer vision applications to Local Motors' Olli 2.0 autonomous electric vehicle. The companies said that their combined technologies will dramatically improve the passenger onboarding and in-cabin experiences, as well as overall safety. “This partnership is critical to unlocking new value for our customers,” stated Vikrant Aggarwal, president…
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…Boston-based joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv PLC said it is working with Eversource Energy, which serves more than 4 million natural gas and electricity customers in New England. “Our test vehicles pass potholes, downed trees and power lines, and stalled traffic signals—among myriad other road occurrences that human drivers also face,” said Motional in a blog post.…
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…initiative earlier this year. Toyota Motor Corp. established the TMF in 2014 to help create systems that eliminate disparities in mobility. It works with universities, governments, nonprofit groups, research institutions, and other organizations. The ESN an Indianapolis-based nonprofit focused on the development of the advanced energy technology and transportation sectors. Over the past decade, ESN has collaborated with a range…
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…from the California Department of Motor Vehicles for a fleet of six driverless vehicles. They have a total operational coverage over 100 sq. km (38.6 sq. mi.). The company added that it has made “countless stealth technology iterations” and that its team has conducted “numerous driverless readiness evaluations” to make sure its fully autonomous vehicles are ready for public roads.…
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…look at some of its local innovation and operations facilities. FedEx has worked with multiple robotics vendors to develop logistics applications and interoperability standards. “FedEx was built on innovation, and it continues to be an integral part of our culture and business strategy,” said Rebecca Yeung, vice president of advanced technology and innovation at FedEx. “We see the incredible benefits…
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…However, significant challenges remain, including local regulations, the need for the perception and decision-making technology to mature for dynamic environments, and infrequent but serious safety incidents such as a fatal Tesla accident last month. In addition, automakers are concerned about the cost of sensors, artificial intelligence software, and other components before autonomous vehicles can be deployed at scale. The race…
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…The organization’s emphasis is in local manufacturing—using locally available talent and raw materials for humanitarian needs. Over the years, as he and his team race across Nepal, Syria, Iraq and more to save and rebuild lives, 3D printing became an integral part of their strategy. The MacGyver in war zones Fast Company magazine describes Field Ready as “the MacGyver of…
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…produce key components at a local site while keeping the flow of goods in motion and the factory floor cycle intact. Strategic use of AM, experts say, can help manufacturers significantly reduce costs and transportation time while mitigating supply chain risks today, in the midst of the pandemic, and in the future as things start to normalize. That was the…
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…companies manufacturing offers, from small, local businesses to global Fortune 500 companies, in industries from aerospace to pharmaceuticals; earning $88,406 annually on average, including pay and benefits; working in an industry that employs more than 12.13 million workers across the country; hands-on experience with innovative technology, including 3D printing, drones and virtual reality; opportunity to work on real, tangible products…
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…induce the shape-memory effect through local heating. Applications of this composite include a robot ‘muscle’ and stretchable circuit wiring that can remain functional when punctured or torn (Fig. 2).” Fig. 2: This series of images shows a deformable liquid crystal elastomer matrix, a shape-morphing, self-healing material that can function like muscle or nervous tissue, enabling soft robots to autonomously respond…
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…“those involved in aerospace, medical, motor sports, power/energy, industrial machinery, automotive, and consumer products.” The one-day course in Youngstown lists about 12 separate presentations and lectures, ranging from “State of the AM industry” to “Economics of AM.” There will also be an expert panel session, hands-on exercises related to part consolidation, and sessions related to polymer AM processes and designing…
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…with the exception of one local unit, unanimously voted to endorse the tentative National Master Freight Agreement, paving the way for last week’s membership vote. In a previous update to YRC membership, the Teamsters noted that for the past decade, the YRCW operating companies have operated under a series of Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) that contained significant economic concessions necessary…
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