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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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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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Nader: Are glitch-free autonomous vehicles possible?

2017-01-18

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a mainstay of automated driving technologies, sparking a number of partnerships, product announcements—and safety concerns.

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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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Shifting to an e-mobility product portfolio

2017-02-11

How does a traditional powertrain component supplier stay relevant in an electrified and autonomus future? Rheinmetall Automotive CEO Horst Binnig explains.

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Signal conditioning, filter and instrumentation amplifier

2017-02-14

Alligator Technologies (Costa Mesa, CA) offers x10000 amplifier gain enhancement for the company’s USB controlled USBPIA-S1 single channel programmable signal conditioning instrumentation amplifier and the USBPGF-S1 instrumentation amplifier with low pass filter.

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Connected cars unleash supply chain change

2017-03-17

The data-driven vehicle is re-shaping the supplier landscape.

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Renault ARMs its Twizy EV with open-source architecture

2017-02-10

Renault is teaming up with ARM, the multinational semiconductor and software design company, to open the software and hardware architecture of the little Twizy.

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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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SAE J3061 guidebook helping to frame Cybersecurity policy

2017-03-17

The auto industry and other stakeholders have begun digesting the SAE guidebook’s recommended practices,

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Lidar heats up as sensor demand rises

2017-05-08

Many autonomous driving plans call for deploying a handful of solid state Lidar sensors on each vehicle, but the Lidar modules used on today’s prototype vehicles are all mechanical systems with moving parts. That’s prompted huge interest in solid-state Lidar, with OEMs and suppliers racing to invest in non-mechanical technologies.

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Renault's new Zoe vies for EV range crown

2017-03-05

A new version of the LG Chem Z.E. 40 battery delivers nearly double the energy density of its predecessor.

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Connectivity forces business model changes

2015-06-04

As connectivity and eventually autonomous driving become more common, the auto industry may evolve to focus more on car sharing and gaining revenue from connected services. That will require changes in human machine interfaces and business models, according to panelists at SAE World Congress.

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With connectivity comes cyber security concerns

2015-04-24

As connectivity expands throughout the transportation industry, it’s transforming security from door locks to firewalls and antivirus programs. Aircraft and ground vehicle representatives discussed the topic during the “Technical Expert Panel Discussion: With connectivity, comes risks - cybersecurity and safety” at the 2015 SAE World Congress.

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High-speed entertainment

2015-03-23

Lesswire’s Wi4Upro is an updated long-term evolution (LTE) Wi-Fi router with built-in media server for high-speed Internet and entertainment in vehicles.

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Serial flash products

2015-03-19

Integrated Silicon Solution offers full production of automotive-grade serial NOR flash products supporting reliable operation in harsh environments.

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Active noise control

2015-03-05

Mentor Automotive's XSe ANC (active noise control) technology is a high-performance noise cancellation solution offering an enhanced audio experience in the vehicle. By carefully placing microphones and accelerometers inside the vehicle, synthesized signals from ANC generate anti-noise to create “quiet zones” for both driver and passenger.

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AdaCore focuses on high reliability software

2015-03-25

The move into active safety systems is increasing the need for high-reliability software. AdaCore, a tool supplier that’s used in many aerospace applications, is responding to this demand with tools that can be used by the automotive industry.

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Automakers see possibilities, limits for gesture controls

2015-03-03

Recent concepts have shown the possibilities of gesture for controlling infotainment functions but the need for industry standards and control simplification complicate development.

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Semiconductor power-device analyzer

2015-03-18

Keysight Technologies has enhanced its B1505A power-device analyzer/curve tracer, allowing it to characterize all key parameters of on-wafer and packaged devices for semiconductor development.