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In a world-first, an electric-powered plane was charged

It took two electric trucks to cover a distance of 250 miles.

Remy Oktay, a US engineering student, has successfully completed a test run and is preparing to launch the world’s first electric flight that an electric vehicle will power.

Therefore the EV plane will need to be recharged three times.

Remy Oktay.

Oktay will perform a flyover of the electric plane, a Pipistrel Alpha Electro, at the Lafayette-Lehigh football game, where he also studies, on November 19. To do this, the electric aircraft needs to go from Hartford, Connecticut, to Easton, Pennsylvania. But there is no charging infrastructure at any of the airports in the 150 miles (240 km) as the crow flies the distance between them.

Electric ‘super-scooters’ that go 0–62 mph in 2.8 seconds will soon be unveiled in Milan

The Senmenti will continue to accelerate quickly up to a stated top speed of 124 mph.

Two “super-scooters” completely packed with technology and a second outlandish concept that seek to revolutionize conventional chassis design will be on display at this year’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy.

Horwin, an Austrian-designed and China-manufactured electric motorbike company, will debut two wild concepts this year at the show, according to an initial review report published by News Atlas on Thursday.

For what is effectively a maxi-scooter, the Senmenti 0, the super-scooter, boasts incredibly high-performance numbers with about 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of rear-wheel torque.

A “super-scooter” completely packed with technology and a second outlandish concept that seeks to revolutionize conventional chassis design will be on display at this year’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.

New Method Exposes How Artificial Intelligence Works

Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have developed a novel method for comparing neural networks that looks into the “black box” of artificial intelligence to help researchers comprehend neural network behavior. Neural networks identify patterns in datasets and are utilized in applications as diverse as virtual assistants, facial recognition systems, and self-driving vehicles.

“The artificial intelligence research community doesn’t necessarily have a complete understanding of what neural networks are doing; they give us good results, but we don’t know how or why,” said Haydn Jones, a researcher in the Advanced Research in Cyber Systems group at Los Alamos. “Our new method does a better job of comparing neural networks, which is a crucial step toward better understanding the mathematics behind AI.”

Humanoid robots could generate $154 billion in revenue over next 15 years, Goldman Sachs report

The investment giant was inspired by Tesla’s Optimus to conduct the report.

A new Goldman Sachs report is revealing that humanoid robots could be a $154 billion-a-year business within the next 15 years, according to a report.

This is as much as the EV market, an impressive achievement to reach in so little time if you consider how long robots have been around. In the past, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the robot industry may eventually be worth more than Tesla’s automobile income.

The investment giant was also inspired by Tesla’s new unveiling of its own robot to conduct the report.

The report, inspired by Tesla’s introduction of its Optimus robot, reveals a bright future for robotics. The machines could be used to replace humans in monotonous or hazardous tasks.

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5 Hurdles to Overcome Before Zero-Emission Trucks Become a Reality

Beyond passenger cars and pickups: 5 questions answered about electrifying trucks.

As part of its effort to reduce air pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change, California is pursuing aggressive policies to promote clean trucks. The state already requires that by 2035, all new cars and other light-duty vehicles sold in the state must be zero emission. Its powerful Air Resources Board has adopted rules requiring that most trucks be zero emission by 2035 and is now proposing that all trucks sold by 2040 must be zero emission. The Conversation asked a panel of transportation experts from the University of California, Davis, what’s involved in such a rapid transition.

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Pollutants in diesel exhaust include nitrogen oxides, fine particulates, and numerous cancer-causing compounds. Since many disadvantaged communities are located near highways and industrial centers, their residents are especially affected by diesel truck pollution. Two regions in California – the Central Valley and Los Angeles-Long Beach – have some of the dirtiest air in the U.S., so the state has placed particular emphasis on cutting diesel use.

5 ways Forrester predicts AI will be “indispensable” in 2023

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Forrester Research’s recently-released predictions report for artificial intelligence highlights what most have already observed: AI adoption has evolved from an emerging, nice-to-have trend to experiment with to a legitimate, must-do priority for enterprises.

Basically, get on board the AI train or be left behind.

Musk’s hyperloop site will be transformed into a parking lot- here’s why

Does that spell the end of the project?

It’s not looking good for Elon Musk’s hyperloop. The site of the futuristic train-like vehicle is now going to be turned into a parking lot, according to a report by Bloomberg published on Thursday.

Still, it’s not all doom and gloom.

Construction on Elon Musk’s hyperloop seems to be on hold as its site is currently being transformed into a parking lot for SpaceX employees. Is this the end of the project or will it be moved elsewhere?

TeraWatt Developing I-10 Electric Corridor, the First Network of Electric Heavy-Duty Charging Centers

The I-10 Electric Corridor will consist of multiple facilities, called TeraWatt Charging Centers, that will be spread across California, Arizona, and New Mexico. TeraWatt Charging Centers will be purpose-built to serve heavy-duty and medium-duty electric fleets, featuring dozens of direct current (DC) fast chargers, pull-through charging stalls, on-site driver amenities, and reliable operations including resiliency generation and zero carbon electricity options. TeraWatt will offer access to these sites both for the purposes of long-haul and local electric trucking operations.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 20, 2022 – TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers, today announced it is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along the Interstate 10 (I-10) highway, stretching from the Port of Long Beach – Los Angeles, California to the El Paso, Texas area. By investing in the necessary charging infrastructure, TeraWatt is enabling and accelerating the transition to zero-emission long-haul freight.