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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Why Santa Cruz County Is So Bullish on Hydrogen Buses

The decision process for why Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) by approving the nearly $90M purchase of 57 hydrogen-powered, fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs), marking the largest acquisition of FCEBs in United States.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

The Hidden Costs and Perils of eBikes

Hold onto your hats: Electric bikes, once the pride of Asia and Europe, have hit American streets! But before diving in, consider the surprising "consequences" of owning these electrified two-wheelers.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Parallel Flight Technologies Awarded $1M Contract

In an exciting announcement, Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT), the Californian heavy-lift drone and hybrid propulsion tech maestro, has received a $1M contract from the National Security Innovation Capital.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

SC Works New Tech: H2 Tech

On Wednesday October 4, prepare for a revolutionary journey into the hydrogen future! Experience firsthand how industry leaders are shaping a cleaner tomorrow at the Santa Cruz Works H2 Tech event.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

AI for Cats

Because cats are the Real Boss! And because we humans are too busy to read everything. This is our weekly digest about AI developments.

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Chris Miller Chris Miller

AI Is Not a Magic Wand For Your Business

AI is all but touted as a magic wand, but it’s not that simple. One of the most frustrating things for me is trying to find the use cases that add tangible and measurable value to a business. Gee-whiz novel solutions aren’t going to move the needle.

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