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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

will jointly exhibit at Smart Mobility City 2013, an organizer-themed project to be held from 22 November through 1 December 2013 within the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show. Sekisui House will exhibit “Slow Living,” a display space that pursues the comfort of people, and “Mobility Life,” fun living while being connected with mobility products.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally revealed Ford’s all-new S-MAX Concept vehicle during a keynote at the IFA 2013 consumer electronics show in Berlin. The S-MAX Concept showcases Ford’s vision for a future generation sport activity vehicle featuring new advanced driver assistance systems incorporating car-to-car communication.

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, SunPower Corp. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Korea) demonstrated that a proposed connected-car ecodrive system can significantly improve vehicle fuel efficiency without significantly increasing the inter-vehicle spacing. The proposed system fits within the ecolane concept, which integrates dedicated highway lanes that are optimized to reduce fuel consumption and improve air quality.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

In close alignment with AUDI AG, Audi China is systematically investing in smart cockpit technologies, innovative display concepts, intelligent voice control systems, and connectivity solutions. Since 2013, the development team has been based at the former “Audi China Building” in the 798 Art District of Beijing.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

As early as 2013, in a first research project in Leipzig, BMW tested eleven hydrogen-powered tractors and forklifts in test operation and identified important fields of action for the current connection project. Other focal points include the service and training concept for the operation of the hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

BRUSA won two of the eCarTec Awards presented at eCarTec Munich 2013 trade fair. BRUSA’s ICS was the winner in the category “Energy, Infrastructure, Connection Technology”. Other eCarTec 2013 winners. Micromax - Rinspeed in the category “Product Concept/Vision”. The floor plate also offers advanced connectivity via a PLC.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Ford Edge Concept. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford introduced a set of new prototype automated driving technologies in the Ford Edge Concept. The concept builds on Ford’s current active park assist feature. Click to enlarge. It can find a perpendicular parking space using ultrasonic sensors. Global utility market.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

BMW Concept X5 eDrive PHEV. BMW will present the Concept X5 eDrive all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The BMW Concept X5 eDrive can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 7.0 Click to enlarge. liters per 100 kilometers (61.9 liters per 100 kilometers (61.9

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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Hollow steel crankshafts and forged aluminum connecting rods. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 26, 2015

IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The semiconductor revenue in these applications is forecast to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2013–2018) of 20%, 19% and 18%t respectively.

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APRIL 30, 2012

DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to issue a rulemaking on Vehicle Communications in 2013. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment. Vehicles include light, heavy and transit vehicles. Coverage/scale. User Protections.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

The Ford Evos Concept previews a new global design language for the next generation of Ford cars, MAVs and CUVs. Ford will unveil the Ford Evos Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office.

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APRIL 4, 2014

BMW is also using the show to present the latest version of what it sees as the logical next step towards reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the sports activity vehicle SAV segment: the plug-in hybrid BMW Concept X5 eDrive. BMW Concept X5 eDrive. Earlier post.). All prices include $925 Destination & Handling fee.

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APRIL 19, 2013

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. CrossBlue Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. SLS AMG E-CELL Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 5, 2019

The BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover are joining forces to develop next-generation electric drive units in a move that supports the advancement of electrification technologies necessary to transition to an ACES—autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification and services—future. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will introduce the EMIRAI 3 xDAS concept car featuring next-generation driving-assistance technology during the 44 th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 later this month.

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JUNE 21, 2018

By developing the purely electric two-seaters super sports cars, like the ‘Concept One’ or ‘C Two’, as well as core vehicle systems, Rimac has impressively demonstrated its credentials in the field of electromobility. Rimac also develops and produces e-bikes under its subsidiary Greyp Bikes, which was founded in 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Concept electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show. is due in 2013. bears a resemblance to previously presented concept vehicles of this new model series—the Up! The concept car has a touch-screen based HMI (Human Machine Interface) with intelligent E-Up! 3+1 seating concept. Click to enlarge. Integral drive.

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MAY 13, 2011

Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Click to enlarge. The high octane rating of approx.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The 2013 Cadillac XTS will feature GM’s first application of a Driver Assistance Package using sensor fusion, which combines the information of several, generally heterogeneous sensors and positioning technologies to alert drivers more accurately of road hazards and help them avoid crashes. Autonomous sensor systems for vehicle safety.

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APRIL 22, 2013

At SAE World Congress 2013, engineers at FEV reported on their progress on a two-stage variable compression ratio (VCR) system based on a variable length conrod with eccentric piston pin suspension. The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin. Diagram at right.).

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JULY 8, 2013

The first ABB Terra fast chargers are due to be delivered in September 2013. ABB’s open standards-based cloud connectivity solution allows Fastned to create a user-friendly payment and access service for all drivers. Construction of the Fastned stations, which will have solar canopies, is expected to be completed by 2015.

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JUNE 15, 2012

The Audi SQ5 TDI will be in dealerships in the first quarter of 2013. The 2,967 cc TDI uses a twin-turbo design in which the two turbochargers are connected in series via a flap. The common rail system develops as much as 2,000 bar of pressure and injects as many as eight shots of fuel into the cylinders per cycle.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehicle, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2013 US Automotive Emerging Technologies Study.

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JUNE 10, 2013

As part of the US Safety Pilot Model Deployment of connected vehicle technologies ( earlier post ), the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) will launch a motorcycle study to determine how cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles interact using V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communications technology. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In this case, synapses are connections between neurons and each has a different strength. That strength (weight) determines the signal that passes the connection. Toshiba’s TDNN, which employs time-domain analog and digital mixed signal processing (TDAMS) techniques developed in 2013, allows miniaturization of the processing unit.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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Back in 2013, Milwaukee Tool embarked on an ambitious new direction for its products by giving their tools wireless connectivity. Initially, the concept was to leverage this wireless connectivity to create an app-driven tool that would control the maximum speed of a cordless drill. Milwaukee Tool. Artificial Intelligence.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The on-demand ride-hailing service app operated by Daimler Mobility Services will demonstrate how mobility services such as car sharing (car2go), ride-hailing (mytaxi), and multi-modal platforms (moovel) can be intelligently connected. At the same time, they can draw on the combined know-how of their colleagues in the parent companies.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jade, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013 in April, is a mass-production vehicle based on the Concept S (a global concept model for a new-value passenger mover developed primarily for the Chinese market to go on sale first in China), which was introduced at the Beijing Motor Show last year. Connected technologies.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

We saw similar traits with Millennials, but Gen Z consumers—being much more connected and aware of the options available to them—are the global go-getters who have a link to each of our 10 micro-trends for 2015. 37% of US adults ages 18 to 25 in 2013 said they chose to rent a product rather than purchase it.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Basic concept for range detection using cooperative transponders. Garrit Kalverkamp, Bernhard Schaffer (2013) Transponder-based ranging (Ko-TAG presentation). Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Safety Sensors' Click to enlarge. when they are hidden from the driver’s view.

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AUGUST 19, 2016

The battery can either be charged via a cable connection at a public charging station or a conventional domestic outlet or, for even more convenience, it can be charged wirelessly, via an electromagnetic field. Other founders of CharIN are Audi, BMW, Mennekes, Opel, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, TÜV SÜD and Volkswagen. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

While Hyundai, Toyota and Honda seized much attention over their presentations of fuel cell rollout plans (in the case of Hyundai) and concepts (in the case of Honda and Toyota) at the Los Angeles and Tokyo auto shows, Daimler used EVS27 in Barcelona as a forum to report on its 3.3 Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Source: Daimler AG.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Audi is providing more details on the coming A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The charging connection is located behind the four rings in the radiator grille; the charging socket, like the TFSI engine, sports an e-tron badge. A3 Sportback e-tron drivetrain - hybrid components. Click to enlarge.

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