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Electronic pressure switch
2014-03-22
Type MEP is the latest electronic pressure switch for off-highway equipment from Danfoss.
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Dirac claims 'new approach' to sound optimization
2014-06-13
Volvo is making Dirac's "active acoustic treatment of the listening space" technology (called Unison) available in the new XC90 with the Bowers & Wilkins audio system. According to Dirac, Unison co-optimizes the loudspeakers in frequency, time, and space for the "best possible bass integration and clarity."
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Unmanned aircraft must rise above barriers for commercial applications
2014-05-09
For years, the most sophisticated UASs have employed “autonomous” algorithms that allow them to operate for hours without human intervention or control. This autonomy can be perceived as true intelligence but also as dangerous—raising concerns about accidents and moral and legal accountability.
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Command Center: Securing connected cars of the future
2014-05-20
The key architectural approach to minimize connectivity interfaces acts as a secure, intelligent gateway between the car and external devices or networks to better guard against malicious or sensitive data from being compromised.
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Silicon carbide 1200-v MOSFET
2014-05-29
The C2M0025120D from Cree is the industry’s first commercially available silicon carbide (SiC) 1200-v MOSFET with an RDS(ON) of 25 mO in an industry-standard TO-247-3 package.
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A look inside lithium-ion batteries
2014-06-20
What researchers at MIT refer to as an exotic state of matter--a “random solid solution”--affects how ions move through battery material.
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Google goes hands- and feet-free in pursuit of driverless cars
2014-05-28
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Growth in telematics capabilities bring more benefits to more users
2014-07-15
Broader coverage, more features highlight expanding capabilities.
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JLR sheds light on R&D projects in advanced HMI, automated driving
2014-08-06
Imagine a future Land Rover equipped with Laser Wade Aid, a system that can measure water depth before a vehicle even gets its front tires wet, or a future Jag featuring a virtual windshield.
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Brushed motor pre-driver IC
2014-08-01
The TB9052FNG motor pre-driver integrated circuit (IC) from Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) was developed for safety-critical automotive applications such as electric power steering (EPS) and other systems compliant with Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D).
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Trimming wiring harnesses becomes design focus
2014-08-29
Wires and cables help design teams add electronic features and functions, but networks and wiring harnesses add a fair amount of weight while their connections can be the cause of failures. That’s prompting developers to examine ways to reduce the size and weight of wires and cables.
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Multi-screen infotainment system for multiple content streams
2014-07-27
FLEXConnect audio-video bridging system from Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. is a next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system that provides flexibility for multiple displays and multiple content streams, allowing passengers to enjoy individual entertainment preferences.
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Self-parking vehicle via Valeo valet
2014-07-07
An autonomous valet parking system enables an SUV to park itself as the driver watches the maneuvers unfold while standing outside the vehicle.
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Continental shows next-generation highly automated car
2015-04-09
The vehicle needs a suite of advanced technologies and a ready-to-take-control driver.
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Electro-hydraulic steering unit
2015-05-01
Concentric AB's new electro-hydraulic steering (EHS) unit is designed primarily for servo steering applications in trucks, buses, and off-highway applications.
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Cars look inside themselves
2015-04-08
Rear- and forward-facing cameras have made big inroads, but cameras that monitor interiors haven’t seen much acceptance. That may change, driven partially by the shift to semi-autonomous driving.
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HMI’s simple challenge: control everything possible without any difficulty
2015-04-24
Car buyers want a human-machine interface that lets them bring in personal devices and perform all kinds of tasks whenever they want, and they don’t want to have to read a manual or spend time learning how to manage their many options. Panelists grappled with solutions to this vexing challenge during a 2015 SAE World Congress panel.
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Current sense resistor
2015-04-29
KOA Speer Electronics introduced the new SLN3 molded current sense resistor, featuring a 3-W power rating in 4528 size.
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OEMs, China are targets of many Taiwanese manufacturers
2015-05-29
Taiwan’s automotive electronics industry is seeing steady growth as companies focus on selling to OEMs and the growing market in mainland China.
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Road Rules, a San Francisco start-up, explores world of car APIs
2015-04-30
A key to connecting smart phones to third-party software developers' mind-boggling array of mobile applications is the application programming interface. The husband and wife team behind Road Rules discuss discuss a range of topics from car hacking that is mostly overblown to apps that use more car data.
