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“Software-Defined Car” project seeks to develop standardized rules and processes; SofDCar

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Academic partners include Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), University of Stuttgart, the Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKSF), and the FZI Research Center for Information Technology, an innovation partner of KIT. —Professor Michael Weyrich.

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Renesas and Cohda collaborating on V2V and V2I communications; V2X reference solution available in 2017

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Cohda Wireless will demonstrate the jointly-developed V2X reference solution consisting of Renesas’ R-Car W2R and R-Car W2H SoCs combined as a starter kit and Cohda Wireless’ software at the ITS World Congress 2016 taking place 10-14 October in Melbourne, Australia.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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inches high, placing it between two very successful Volkswagen models sold in Europe, the Touran and the Multivan T6. In a move towards comprehensive digitalization and the individualization of the driver’s workplace, these two areas have been merged to form a single information hub. The concept van is 181 inches long, 76.3

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Mercedes-Benz to introduce smartphone-based Car-to-X technology in production vehicles by year-end

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Through the use of C2X communication, information on potential road traffic dangers can be passed on to drivers at an early stage so that they can take appropriate action and even help to avoid critical situations arising in the first place, the automaker noted. Earlier post.). Use examples.

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Internet of Things gets major distance boost from IBM and Semtech

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Over the next 15 years, the number of machines and sensors connected to the Internet will explode, creating what is called the Internet of Things (IOT). According to IMS Research, there will be more than 22 billion web-connected devices by 2020. These new devices will generate more than 2.5 These new devices will generate more than 2.5

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Volkswagen showcasing electric I.D. BUZZ CARGO, Cargo e-Bike concepts at LA Auto Show

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Based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), and a sibling to the I.D. BUZZ concept first shown in Detroit last year, the CARGO could be launched as a production vehicle in Europe as early as 2022. Thanks to the connected shelving system's data it is also possible to perform order-related stock checks while on the move.

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Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Save Lives

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Therefore, when it received new information that there was a great shortage of combat application tourniquets (CATs) for the military, in just a few days they had developed a tourniquet design that could be 3D printed, and began to modify it for better performance.

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