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BMW Research, EURECOM and Technische Universität München collaborating on connected vehicle research

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The increasing use of heterogeneous radio standards and the growing networking capabilities of vehicles between each other and the traffic infrastructure (Car-to-X communications) require new ways towards realizing a flexible and reliable communication architecture in the vehicle, BMW notes. DAB, DAB+, DVB-T, etc.)

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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It uses the latest generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) combustion chamber design, a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger, a high-pressure injection pump allowing a maximum pressure of 2000 bar in the common rail and solenoid injectors with eight apertures. Components of the powertrain include: The 2.0

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

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HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) internal combustion engine, with a displacement of 1,997 cm 3 , was introduced this year and complies with the Euro 5 standard. The body is made up of a very light carbon structure, designed to wrap around the passenger compartment. The BB1 is based on a tubular chassis designed by Peugeot Motorcycles.

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

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Along with the demand for greener cars, there is a major push for compliance with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard for automotive body modules, given the critical nature of the functions they enable such as exterior lighting and wind shield wipers. Availability.

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