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U.S. Marine Corps testing autonomy system for helicopters

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Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connection (ACL) program, transporting various types of cargo and serving in casualty evacuation roles, operating in both crewed and uncrewed configurations. Specifically, the 20-month initiative will highlight the rapid deployment of cargo up to 3,000 lb. over a 200 NM radius.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

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In fact, as many electric were sold every week in 2021 as the total amount sold in the whole of 2012 (120,000), the IEA reports. Electric car sales are accelerating. By 2030, electric vehicles (EVs) will account for almost one-third (32 per cent) of the total market share for new car sales, according to one report.

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of August 19, 2024

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seaports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could back up cargo there for weeks or even months, shipping experts say. 4149 (2012), No. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of In the News with Fastener News Desk reporting the latest news making headlines the week of August 19, 2024. 4689 (2020), No. 4216 (2017), No. 3933 (2016), No.

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Flying cars and hyperloops?

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Belgium reported the average age increasing from 14 to 17 years from 2012 to 2020. One option for kickstarting the use of ammonia as a maritime fuel is to adapt the tankers that carry the gas to plants that make fertiliser: they can simply divert some of the cargo to the fuel lines. Why is ammonia better?