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Tools, partnerships provide security for software

2014-02-11

Security is becoming a major factor for automakers, driven by several of the dominant industry trends. Connectivity and increasing volumes of software are among the factors prompting many design teams to partner with security specialists.

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Continental advances driver assistance towards future autonomy

2014-03-25

The company is continuing to develop foundation tools for future autonomous driving by advancing the fundamentals of sensing, planning, and then acting to guide vehicle response. Mimicking a human-like response is requiring new algorithm and systems engineering that better exploits existing sensors.

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It takes two

2014-03-11

When electronic systems take control of an autonomous car, they need to perform perfectly every time. That’s prompting developers to build fault tolerance into systems.

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Car sticker not a good indicator of telematics performance, study says

2014-03-10

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SAE publishes terminology standard for automated driving systems

2014-01-23

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Bose, NXP team up to hush powertrains

2014-02-06

The team offers its noise-management capabilities to automakers so they can implement Bose Active Sound Management technology on vehicles that don’t have Bose speakers and amplifiers.

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Remote keyless entry systems a possible app for special battery chemistry

2014-05-04

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Maxim chips help trim space requirements in dashboards

2014-05-19

Design groups want chips that save space and reduce weight, so Maxim has focused on these challenges with a pair of products that reduce board space and let engineers transition to lighter-weight cabling.

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TI predicts that low energy Bluetooth will displace cables

2014-05-19

Texas Instruments hopes to extend the role of Bluetooth with one of the first devices that uses Bluetooth Smart, a low-energy version of the standard that’s already a mainstay in connectivity and infotainment. Replacing cables with wireless links is part of a corporate strategy to continue an expansion that made TI the fastest growing automotive semiconductor supplier in 2013.

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Hyundai activates its own cloud server for Blue Link

2014-05-19

A server is the central point for all Generation 2 Blue Link communication, giving Hyundai early, direct access to customers. The updated Blue Link now has Google Destination Search, a 3G modem, and a larger touchscreens in control stack.

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WCX17: Tech leaders talk AI, cyber and next-gen HMI

2017-04-06

For engineers looking to solve mind-boggling engineering challenges, the automotive sector is calling, the CTOs asserted.

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Helping overloaded engineers, attracting talent a growing concern

2014-10-24

Though hardware and software were front and center at SAE 2014 Convergence, panels also explored broader issues facing the auto industry. A Wednesday panel focused on ways to better utilize overloaded engineers as well as offering techniques for attracting new talent.

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Security issues are quickly becoming a central aspect of vehicle design

2014-10-24

Connectivity brings many benefits for vehicle owners, but it creates many challenges for engineers. Security is perhaps the most difficult since stopping hackers is an ongoing task.

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Multi-core safety operating system

2014-12-09

EB tresos Safety Operating System multi-core from Elektrobit is a new operating system for automotive electronic control units.

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Broader data sharing for connected transportation will require widespread collaboration

2014-10-08

As populations in sprawling urban areas rise, commuting will become a bigger challenge. Connected cars are likely to leverage connectivity to help commuters reach destinations using different modes of transportation, further driving development teams to collaborate more extensively within their companies and with outsiders from many fields.

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Chinese automakers focus on 'Internet mind-set'

2014-12-02

China’s automakers are gearing up to take advantage of smartphones and Internet services as they attempt to match the connectivity capabilities of their international competitors. Expanding their development programs and partnering with outsiders are key elements in the efforts.

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Demos highlight Ethernet’s market potential

2014-11-05

A number of product introductions at SAE 2014 Convergence highlighted growing industry support for Ethernet. Support from chip makers and tool providers will help expand the infrastructure for the ubiquitous architecture.

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Remanufacturing cited as recycling alternative to materials separation and re-use

2014-11-18

Potential exists for more efficient re-use of rare earth elements, Purdue professor asserts. Regardless of choice, original component design should be engineered for dismantling to enhance end-of-life recovery, he tells Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week forum in Las Vegas.

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GKN's new two-speed eAxle powers BMW i8

2014-11-13

Having two gear ratios rather than the single ratio that is typical of EVs enables the eAxle to boost the i8's all-wheel-drive performance across its entire speed range.

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Autonomous vehicle challenge ramps up competition at Convergence

2014-10-24

Six autonomous vehicles, each about the length of a shoebox, navigate a curve-filled track on the show floor at SAE 2014 Convergence.