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The Sneaky Standard

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Simply put, standardization slowly fixed this. One of the best examples of a bedrock standard is the peripheral component interconnect, or PCI, which came about in the early 1990s and appeared in some of the decade’s earliest consumer machines three decades ago this year. Who’s responsible for spearheading this standard?

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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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Hyundai Motor America launched a connected car services program called Bluelink+, which eliminates nearly all subscription fees for new owners. By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). This includes recommending pre-standardization research and development (R&D) where needed.

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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

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SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). The new standard was more than a decade in the making. of Energy (DoE), the U.S.

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New Tesla orders no longer include Standard Connectivity for life

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The final day to purchase a Tesla with lifetime Standard Connectivity for free has passed. The automaker no longer offers lifetime Standard Connectivity on any vehicle orders placed after July 20, 2022. Tesla offers two connectivity packages with its vehicles: Standard and Premium. Credit: Tesla.

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ANSI publishes Roadmap Of Standards And Codes For Electric Vehicles At Scale; 37 standardization gaps

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the publication of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP). A “gap” means no published standard, code, regulation, policy, etc.

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RTI to advance automotive connectivity capabilities on Renesas’ R-Car SoCs

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RTI also announced it was selected to join the Renesas R-Car Consortium, which brings together technology leaders working to develop solutions for the Connected Car, ADAS, and next-generation E/E architecture markets. Safety is a critical factor in developing next-generation vehicles.

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