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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al. —Gawron et al. 7b04576.

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Current areas of focus include connected mobility; novel human-machine interfaces; supporting app developers through initiatives such as Honda Developer Studio; and computer science research for vehicle intelligence. Silicon Valley engineers also spearhead the company’s working relationship with Silicon Valley-based technology companies.

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These challenges force engineers to think beyond traditional rules-based approaches with many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as the go-to solution to face the challenges introduced by modern systems. As the number and scope of devices connected to networks expands, so too will the role of AI in wireless.

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The global expansion also allows Ford’s Electrified Powertrain Engineering teams to share common technologies and test batteries virtually, in real time, to develop new technology faster while reducing the need for costly prototypes. Other current hybrids in the Ford US line-up are the Fusion Hybrid, the C-MAX Hybrid, and Lincoln MKZ.

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The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has classified autonomous driving into six levels, ranging from Level 0 to 5. Additionally, advancements in connectivity have transformed cars into mobile hubs, enabling seamless integration with smartphones, navigation systems, and other smart devices.

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liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) is set to go on sale in the 2014 Ford Fiesta. Auto Start-Stop turns off the engine when a vehicle stops, while a battery powers vehicle accessories and systems in place of the engine. The engine restarts instantly when the driver begins to release the brake pedal. liter EcoBoost.

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Renesas Electronics America has introduced a new, comprehensive, vehicle-level driving platform to accelerate the development of autonomous and connected driving systems. with test rides highlighting technologies for sensor fusion, 3D surround view, V2X, and mobile apps integration. GHz DSRC communication.

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Ford is the first automaker to test autonomous vehicles at Mcity—the full-scale simulated real-world urban environment at the University of Michigan. The full-scale urban environment provides real-world road scenarios—such as running a red light—that can’t be replicated on public roads. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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sensor fusion. This allows test engineers to validate information from each signal with a higher degree of accuracy than can be obtained from any one of the sensors independently. These enhancements have been combined with new, more intelligent software algorithms to support more complex testing scenarios.

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Also at IAA, Delphi will showcase the new second-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) natural gas injector for heavy-duty engine applications. The supplier will showcase its latest vision and radar sensors based on Delphi vision and fusion algorithms. Autonomous driving Emissions Engines Heavy-duty Vehicle Systems'

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Engineering firm Ricardo has published a white paper— Key Enablers for the Fully Autonomous Vehicle —highlighting the technologies and development processes that are needed to develop commercially feasible self-driving cars that meet consumer expectations while also achieving compliance with likely future transport regulations.

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It has become a standard in autonomous driving and ADAS applications to enable sensor fusion combining and processing the collected information from automotive cameras and radars for vehicles to recognize their surroundings. High-performance development environment with the R-Car Starter Kit Premier based on the R-Car H3.

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Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. MMI navigation plus and Audi connect.

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High-fidelity ignition models to boost engine thermal efficiency, $720,000 Convergent Science Inc., Advanced Flow Meter for Extreme Environments (AFMEE), $100,000 MicroNuclear LLC, Franklin, Tenn. Localization of hot spots in solids using acoustic waves, $150,000 Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Cambridge, Mass. Madison, Wis.

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In Michigan and on U-M’s 32-acre Mcity simulated urban environment, they have conducted what they believe are the industry’s first tests of autonomous vehicles in wintry conditions. LiDAR, on the other hand, is much more accurate than GPS, and can identify the Fusion Hybrid’s lane location right down to the centimeter. Ryan Eustice.

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Jo De Boeck , chief strategy officer and executive vice president at the Belgium-based nanoelectronics R&D center imec , explained a proposed R&D structure and its likely impact to engineers at the 2023 IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) last month in San Francisco.

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Jaguar Land Rover and the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are jointly funding an £11-million (US$17-million) research program to develop fully autonomous cars. Led by Dr. Marina Gashinova, the project combines novel low-THz (LTHz) sensor development with advanced video analysis, fusion and cross learning.

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CSAIL Alliances is a gateway into the lab for organizations seeking a closer connection to the work, researchers and students of CSAIL. Such vehicles are not only able to respond to certain situations; they have enough knowledge about their environment to be able to act autonomously on this basis. sensor fusion. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 23, 2016

ADAS platforms: NVIDIA DRIVE Automotive Platform for computer vision, deep learning, sensor fusion. ADAS vision: Itseez ADAS algorithms for pedestrian detection, forward collision warnings, traffic sign recognition, and lane detection; and TI’s vision libraries for front cameras, surround-view systems, sensor fusion, and smart backup cameras.

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This knowledge, in turn, allows the vehicle to adjust the functions of advanced driver assistance systems to the actual road conditions, said Bernd Hartmann, Head of the Enhanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) & Tire Interactions project group within the Advanced Engineering department of Continental’s Chassis & Safety division.

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NVIDIA DRIVE delivers the high-performance required to simultaneously run the wide array of diverse deep neural networks needed to safely driving through urban environments. The ECU network combines data sourced from all the surround sensors in a process called sensor fusion.

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As part of this partnership, the BMW Group will be responsible for driving control and dynamics, evaluation of overall functional safety including setting up a high performance simulation engine, overall component integration, production of prototypes and eventually scaling the platform via deployment partners. Click to enlarge.

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The research team is working on a system to scan the environment around the car and inform the driver whether it is safe to perform the turning maneuver. Our research engineers have a nickname for a car with this level of capability: the Solo Car. Mike Bell, Global Connected Car Director, Jaguar Land Rover.

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The stunning Ford GT—which received the EyesOn Design Award at NAIAS for best production vehicle—serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost engine performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. We are real focused on weight reduction. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales. —Raj Nair.

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billion for Science, $272 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, to continue to lead basic research in the physical sciences and develop and operate cutting-edge scientific user facilities while strengthening the connection between advances in fundamental science and technology innovation. Also within the $10.7 Bioenergy Technologies.

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Shot of Nuclear Fusion. An old saw regarding the multitude of dashed hopes about fusion energy’s promise goes “Fusion is 30 years away—and it always will be.” But that hasn’t dampened enthusiasm over an alternative energy source that could make fossil fuels and their effect on the environment relics of a bygone era.

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UR:BAN participants include: Adam Opel AG; AUDI AG; BMW AG; BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH; Robert Bosch GmbH; German Federal Institute for Road Transportation; Continental Automotive GmbH; Continental Safety Engineering International GmbH; Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG; Daimler AG; German Aerospace Centre e.V.; University of Chemnitz; Tech.

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Engineers at BMW Group Research and Technology are developing advanced automated driver assistance systems for the highway. Researchers have equipped a BMW 5 sedan with intelligent software as well as vision assistance and environment detection systems. Nico Kämpchen on an automated test drive. Click to enlarge.

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At the same time, an automatically controlled vehicle will be even safer thanks to the increased interaction with itself and its environment. Taking advantage of Continental’s sensor fusion technology as part of the ContiGuard safety concept, the vehicle is able to track all objects as they enter into the sensors’ field of view.

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Of crucial importance in this respect is the networking of all systems, or “sensor fusion”. DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist, BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake all employ sensor fusion using the same stereo camera and multistage radar sensors. Sensors and cameras.

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Development of High-Performance Cast Alloys and Processing Techniques for Engine Rotating Components. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. AOI 5: Development of High-Performance Cast Alloys and Processing Techniques for Engine Rotating Components.

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introduced its latest Qualcomm Snapdragon automotive processors, the Snapdragon 820 Automotive family, offering a scalable next-generation infotainment, graphics and multimedia platform with machine intelligence and a version with integrated LTE-Advanced connectivity. Qualcomm subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,

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Engineering E. This project seeks to develop an “electrofuels chassis” by using engineered E. This project will develop and optimize a novel, engineered microorganism that produces a biodiesel-equivalent fuel from renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide, at costs of less than $2.50 Engineering a Bacterial Reverse Fuel Cell.

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Ford also this year is contributing to the UK Autodrive initiative that is researching how driverless and connected cars can be integrated into everyday life. —Pim van der Jagt, executive technical leader, Ford Research & Advanced Engineering. Personal Mobility Experience Innovation. —Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO.

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4140 provides excellent strength and hardness, which is essential for the spline teeth that connect this part to the rest of its assembly. This joint is used for power transfer between an electric power steering motor and the steering shaft in an automobile. million per year at a fully burdened part cost as low as $2.45.

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Enormous efforts have been made in the past two decades to create a car that can use sensors and artificial intelligence to model its environment and plot a safe driving path. The RSUs then communicate directly with the deployed vehicles to facilitate the fusion of the roadside data and the vehicle-side data on the vehicle.

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Previously code-named “Cascade,” the Cray XC30 supercomputer combines the new Aries interconnect, Intel Xeon processors, Cray’s fully-integrated software environment, and innovative power and cooling technologies to create a production supercomputer that is designed to scale high performance computing (HPC) workloads of more than 100 petaflops.

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