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The X-Ray Tech That Reveals Chip Designs

Cars That Think

The same is true—with much higher stakes—for microelectronic chips: How can engineers confirm that what’s inside has truly met the intent of the designers? How can a semiconductor design company tell whether its intellectual property was stolen? This approach is called ptychographic X-ray computed tomography (PXCT).

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Kreisel’s battery pack receives Frosts & Sullivan Tech Leadership award; new production facility opening in September

Green Car Congress

Consultancy Frost & Sullivan recently selected Austria-based Kreisel Electric ( earlier post ) as the winner of the 2017 European Electric Vehicle Technology Leadership Award. The Kreisel Home Energy Storage does not need a conventional display, but communicates with innovative light effects. The installation requires only one person.

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Tesla Model 3 update is a ‘mini Model S,’ MKBHD says

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Renowned tech reviewer and personality Marques Brownlee, also known simply as MKBHD, has finally gotten his hands on the updated Model 3 sedan, and a full review has him reminded of the Model S. ” As the front end of the vehicle underwent what is perhaps the biggest overhaul in the new design, MKBHD has more thoughts than that.

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Alberta Innovates & NRCan awarding $26.2M to three oil sands clean tech projects; industry kicking in $43.3M

Green Car Congress

This announcement is a result of NRCan’s Oil and Gas Clean Tech Program. MEG targets annual production of 80,000-82,000 barrels per day in 2017. eMVAPEX involves injection of a light hydrocarbon instead of steam after initial SAGD operation when bitumen recovery reaches between 20-30%. million, for a total of $26.2

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Audi unveils AI:ME self-driving EV concept at Shanghai

Green Car Congress

The Audi AI:ME offers a broad range of high-tech features for communication, entertainment, or relaxation. The engineers therefore drew on a comparatively simple, yet light, basic configuration. The Audi AI:ME is designed as a 2 plus-x-seater. The Audi AI:ME is designed for use in the city and for driving at SAE level 4.

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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

EV Central

Created to be a spiritual replacement for the much-missed Skoda Yeti that was discontinued in 2017, the Skoda Epiq has been developed alongside the incoming VW ID.2 Picking up where the 2022 Vision 7S concept left off, the new Epiq is the latest Skoda using its Modern Solid design language. 2 and the Cupra Raval. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 update: Has the electric car maker done enough to fend off the EV onslaught?

EV Central

When it first arrived here in 2019 (having gone on sale overseas in 2017) the Model 3 was so different to anything else on the market. Instead, Tesla has added some features, removed some features and upped the tech. Those bumper and light redesigns have also improved the aerodynamics, which in turn eke more range out of each charge.