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Renesas Electronics introduces 32-bit automotive microcontrollers specialized for instrument clusters in entry-level to mid-range cars

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Designed for entry class and mid-range vehicle systems, the RH850/D1x Series integrates gauge control, graphics display and functional safety in one chip, while reducing the system BOM cost and scalable development offers, and helps realize instrument cluster systems with highly reliable color graphics LCD. Intelligent development.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Maven Reserve allows members to select from wider range of pricing options including hourly to daily or monthly. Maven Reserve is available now in Los Angeles and San Francisco with plans to expand to other cities. Maven City car sharing in San Francisco has grown on average by 31% monthly since launching in September 2016.

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HARMAN introduces range of connected vehicle technologies and Microsoft partnership at CES

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HARMAN International Industries made a number of connected vehicle technology announcements during CES 2016 last week, including a connected car computing platform, demonstrated in the Rinspeed Σtos concept car; an advanced navigation system with live data fusion; an open cloud-based software delivery system; and a new partnership with Microsoft.

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BETO report identifies biofuel/bioproducts opportunities from wet and gaseous waste: ~22.2B GGE/year

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Complementary to the 2016 Billion-Ton Report ( earlier post ) this new resource assessment, conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, concludes that wet and gaseous organic waste streams represent a substantial and underutilized set of feedstocks for biofuels and biopower.

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Redpine Signals introduces multi-protocol wireless V2X solution with ultra-low power and low cost

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Redpine’s new WaveCombo solution enables dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) as well as non-DSRC applications while also featuring low power consumption ideal for use in bicycles, helmets, smart phones, and any such non-vehicular applications for rider as well as pedestrian safety. OBU and RSU solution will be available by Sep 2016.

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-liter liter TDCi engine, with CO 2 emissions from 157 g/km. liter engine. l/100 km (27.3

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Two years in, BMW i3 is the best-selling EV in Germany and the 3rd top seller worldwide; 80% of buyers new to BMW

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In Norway the BMW i3 has been the best-selling model across the entire BMW range in the current year. The BMW i3 is available now in 49 countries; the core phase of the market introduction is finished. A critical element to its success of the car, said BMW, is the optional Range Extender.

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