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UNSW Sydney professor says cubesats are a cost-effective way to participate in space exploration

AU Manufacturing

The professor said this company can put the cubesat on a cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) before releasing it into orbit using a deployment pod that has been specifically made. But for a cubesat it might only be $100,000-$150,000 to buy all the components and pay for it to be launched.” We talk about ‘spinning in’.

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Deakin students test drive custom-built solar car

Manufacturer's Monthly

“Some days coming into the workshop and seeing the car, it hits me, and I think, ‘I built that’, which gives me such a sense of pride knowing I helped bring the project to life.” ” With this philosophy in mind, the solar car is designed to comfortably seat a driver and passenger as well as having cargo space. .

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Championing Zero Emissions in the Commercial Vehicle Industry with Hydrogen and Electric Powertrains

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Meanwhile, electric options in cargo vans and medium duty trucks were noticeable. The PV1 is for urban optimized mobility, the PV5 is a people mover and mobile workshop, and the PV7 is a cargo delivery and multi van.

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CES 2024: Artificial Intelligence, Electrification, and Hydrogen Take Centerstage

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The Platform Beyond Vehicle concepts – PV1 for urban optimized mobility; PV5, a people mover and mobile workshop; and PV7, a cargo delivery and multi van – are built on a common modular platform for global markets. They are envisaged as being highly customizable for varied mobility needs in urban settings.

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Open to AI: How operators are embracing algorithms

SMMT

Many other details can be monitored with this digital microscope, including identifying potential trip-and-fall hazards on the cargo steps and spotting hazard light damage. The output is processed in less than one minute and shows fleet managers the detected issues along with photos and repair suggestions.

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View from India: Mixed tech makes IR journey memorable

E&T

This year, the rail technology company has received a predictive maintenance contract from IR’s Central Organisation for Modernisation of Workshops. Along with that, a sustainable rail cargo may be worthwhile, as there could be fewer parts to assemble and the locomotive weight is reduced.

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CV Show 2024 review: A look at this year’s three-day spectacular

SMMT

We take a look at some of the highlights, from new event streams and electric vehicle launches to fleet management innovations and workshop equipment demos. Payload is 1,200kg and cargo volume is 6.6m3 or 7.6m3 for the high-roof version. The model launched at the show features a 64kWh battery, giving a WLTP combined range of 208 miles.

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