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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Its Geely Emgrand methanol sedan and Farizon M100 heavy truck have already been tested and passed the stringent “China VI” emissions standards. In 2016, Geely Holding invested in Carbon Recycling International (CRI) which utilizes renewable energy and carbon capture to synthesize green e-methanol on an industrial scale.

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Toshiba introduces new automotive Ethernet-AVB bridge; working with Qualcomm on advanced connected car systems

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AT CES 2016, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. The TC9560XBG supports standards such as IEEE 802.1AS and IEEE 802.1Qav, generally referred to as Ethernet-AVB (Audio Video Bridging). The Ethernet-AVB standard enables stable, reliable multimedia transmissions, making it suitable for IVI and telematics. Earlier post.).

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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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standard and HMI development tools supporting API standard, the development period can be shortened even further. Samples of the RH850/D1x MCUs are available now. Mass production is scheduled to begin in April 2016 and is expected to reach a scale of 4,000,000 units per month by April 2018.

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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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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. million km (3.4

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New Renesas SoC enables transfer of vehicle high-resolution camera video through multiple systems; surround view

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Ethernet AVB, or Audio Video Bridging, is an emerging standard that extends Ethernet to support multimedia streaming.). The R-Car T2 supports multiple standards, including IEEE 802.1AS, IEEE802.1Qav, IEEE802.1Qat, and IEEE1722 standards. Renesas R-Car T2 SoC for Vehicle Camera Networks. Click to enlarge.

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

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The standard Momentum cost $499, and the Momentum INC and INC Pro. However, the company crashed and burned in 2016 without delivering on its promise. The Coros Omni helmet is available now for $200. There’s also a version called the Momentum INC Pro that adds a QHD action camera directly on top of the helmet.