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GigaDevice’s automotive flash memory achieves 100M units shipment milestone

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With the rapid development of autonomous, connected, and new energy vehicles, automotive electronic system design in compact spaces brings increasing challenges. Automotive designers require memory solutions providing high reliability, security, high density, and fast response in code storage.

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Infineon introduces next-generation of microcontroller multicore architecture for automotive applications

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The new architecture is the foundation of Infineon’s next generation MCU family designed to meet the requirements of upcoming automotive powertrain and safety applications. Design, implementation and documentation are focused for compliance to the highest Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL D).

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Synthetic biology company launches JV to commercialize gas-to-liquids bioconversion; isobutanol first target

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Synthetic biology company Intrexon Corporation has formed Intrexon Energy Partners (IEP), a joint venture with a group of external investors, to optimize and to scale-up Intrexon’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) bioconversion platform. IEP’s first target product is isobutanol for gasoline blending. Prior to Intrexon, Groban was at LS9.).

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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The company also recently signed an agreement with Mitsubishi for the introduction of the electric iOn—based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV—at the end of 2010. The BB1 is fitted with electric motors in the rear wheels, designed in association with Michelin. The BB1 is based on a tubular chassis designed by Peugeot Motorcycles.

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Weebit Nano qualifies its ReRAM module for automotive-grade temperatures

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In our discussions with Tier-1 foundries and semiconductor companies, we’re seeing increased interest in our ReRAM for automotive and industrial applications. In this dynamic context, Weebit’s ReRAM can cost-effectively scale to advanced process nodes, where modern automotive chips are designed.

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ORNL Researchers Modify Plug-in Hybrid Electric Traction Drive Power Electronics to Function as On-Board Charger; Mobile Power Generation and V2G Support as Well

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed , fabricated and demonstrated a PHEV traction drive power electronics system that functions as the on-board charger, and that also provides significant mobile power generation and vehicle-to-grid support capabilities. 3923 - 3929 doi: 10.1109/ECCE.2009.5316496.

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Freescale introduces new automotive microcontrollers; streamlining body electronics networks and reducing vehicle weight

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The level of integration these devices provide can help simplify vehicle network design, yielding reduced weight—about 20 lbs (9 kg) from an overall weight of 150 lbs of associated wiring and circuitry—increased manufacturing efficiency and reduced board sizes up to 30%.

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