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Bosch Engineering presents modular assistance system for deep and open cast mining machinery

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Due to the connectivity with the vehicle electronics required for reliable functioning, the assistance systems from Bosch Engineering are designed as a solution for original equipment (OE). The exception is the camera system, which is also available as a retrofit kit.

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

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The patent list makes mention of the space being utilized for a “first aid kit, waste can, water container, cooler, vacuum canister, compressed air system, toolbox, electrical appliance, electrical cord wound on a reel, a camera, or other types of containers.”

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VW to unveil new electric ID concept model in Detroit

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Volkswagen will present a new I.D. concept shown this year ( earlier post ), this new concept is also based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), and so it shows the potential and bandwidth of the MEB. Since the presentation of the I.D. Like the I.D. Teaser image of the new microbus-like I.D. concept to appear in Detroit.

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ZF to present new 9-speed automatic transmission for front-transverse drive; fuel savings up to 16% compared to 6-speeds

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ZF 9HP.The 9 HP construction kit is designed for different starting elements, hybrid drive, a stop-start function, and all-wheel drive. Thanks to its construction kit principle, the basic transmission can be supplemented in line with special requirements. an additional transfer case can be connected for the all-wheel drive operation.

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Volkswagen to put MEB-based electric I.D. BUZZ microbus concept into production; Cargo variant too

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Volkswagen presented the concept at the Detroit Auto Show in January. BUZZ, which is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). After the presentations at the global motor shows in Detroit and Geneva, we received a large number of letters and emails from customers who said, 'please build this car’. Earlier post.)

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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In connection with cars, feasible applications for this technology include automated payments, keyless access for car sharing schemes, on-demand services, tuning protection and automated driving functions. At the Infineon Automotive Cybersecurity Forum , Infineon and XAIN presented their first demonstrator.

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Cat Toys, ToasterBots, and Scolding Lamps

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Anyway, there will be a bunch of interesting research presented at HRI (the proceedings are already online here ), but to kick things off we’re taking a look at the annual HRI Student Design Competition , which is always creative and fun. Our design enables every toy to have a two-way interaction using our low-cost interaction kit.