9. Nissan’s Big Hybrid Bet, 3D Printing Your Future Home, NYPD’s RoboPup

16/03/2021 21 min
9. Nissan’s Big Hybrid Bet, 3D Printing Your Future Home, NYPD’s RoboPup

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(0:50) Nissan Reduces CO2 Emissions With Gas Powered EV - Nissan newly developed STARC system allows for a 50% thermally efficient internal combustion engine and by placing it in their hybrid powertrain, they are able to offer a vehicle with lower total lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions than current battery powered electric vehicles.(8:30) First 3D Printed Home In The United States -SQ4D achieved a major milestone in North American real estate history: they made a functional home with 3D printed walls in Long Island, NY that is currently up for sale.(14:00) Digidog: The Real Life RoboCop -The New York Police Department has purchased a Spot robot from Boston Dynamics (renamed DigiDog) to inspect risky areas before officers are sent in.
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