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Sharpening the focus on OBD-II security

2017-02-17
At NHTSA’s urging, SAE International has launched a working group that is looking to explore ways to "harden" the OBD-II port against hackers.
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J1939 CAN bus splitter

2017-05-08
The CAN bus splitter from Trombetta provides a cost-effective and space-efficient way of connecting multiple devices to the J1939 CAN bus.
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As V2I evolves, costs, maintenance concerns emerge

2017-04-05
V2I proponents are pressing forward in a technology that they contend will become a mainstay for autonomous vehicles. As the technology matures, paying for a roadside infrastructure is becoming a key issue.
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DARPA works toward unmanning aircraft

2017-01-26
DARPA’s Aircrew Labor In-cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program envisions flight operations with reduced onboard aircrew while improving mission performance and flight safety. This is achieved with a tailorable, drop-in, removable kit that would provide advanced automation to existing aircraft.
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High-temperature pressure sensor

2017-02-10
The Endevco model 8523 high-temperature pressure sensor from Meggitt Sensing Systems (Irvine, CA) uses silicon strain gages to enable gage and differential measurements.
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Long-body LED indicators

2017-03-13
Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc., a Microprecision Electronics SA company, offers a long-body, nickel-plated, panel mount LED suitable for various applications, including industrial control panels, transportation dashboards, gaming/vending machines and aircraft/military instrumentation.
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New sensor payload helps Global Hawk stay relevant

2017-03-28
Northrop Grumman recently completed its successful inaugural flight test of the UTC Aerospace Systems MS-177 sensor payload on an RQ-4 Global Hawk. The ability to carry more powerful sensors close the capability gap between the RQ-4 and soon-to-be-retired Lockheed U-2.
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High-power wireless charging technology

2017-02-14
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s 20-kw wireless charging system has achieved 90% efficiency at three times the rate of the plug-in systems commonly used for electric vehicles today.
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Searching for V2V's hidden data

2015-09-03
It’s widely predicted that vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology will be required on all vehicles due to its significant role in improving safety. These transmissions are mainly for safety, but the wealth of real-time information will undoubtedly be useful for something else.
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Camera and sensor wash system

2017-03-13
Foreign materials like dust, mud, road salt, snow and other related debris can cause lens or sensor obstruction that will lead to degraded or non-functional system performance.
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Digging deep for cyber security solutions

2015-05-26
Connected vehicles bring many of the benefits gained with Internet access, but they also bring security issues including the threat of cyber attacks. That’s forcing design teams throughout the automotive supply chain to focus on a broad range of security technologies that create a holistic defense strategy. Defense in depth is the watchword.
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Relieving the pressure on fleet managers, installers

2015-05-15
A tire pressure monitoring chipset can help fleet managers improve fuel economy and tell when vehicles are overloaded while also simplifying setup times. The Freescale Semiconductor device is said to be the industry’s smallest sensor, yet it has a broad operating range of 100-1500 kPa, exceeding the levels normally required for heavy commercial trucks.
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