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Toyota and industry partners to form consortium for network and computing infrastructure of automotive big data

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and Toyota Motor Corporation have initiated the formation of the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium. The architectures will need to be compliant with applicable standards, requiring collaboration on a local and global scale. The ECC aims to build a cooperative platform for the edge computing industry.

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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The researchers hope their method could become the new standard for evaluating efficiency in lithium metal batteries. For example, in an electrolyte specially designed by Meng’s collaborators at General Motors, lithium deposits as dense, column-shaped chunks.

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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liter HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) diesel engine with an electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp). A maximum torque of 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) is available, split 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) at the front from the HDi diesel engine and a maximum of 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) at the rear generated by the electric motor. Rear suspension.

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

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Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Citroen C1 ev’ie road test

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Because that’s what ev’ie is – a C1 that just happens to have had its internal combustion engine removed and replaced with an electric powertrain by The Electric Car Corporation (ECC). In fact, ECC calculates that London-based owners could save up to £6,500 a year. Citroen C1 lease prices Citroen C1 new and nearly new prices.

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Citron Introduces New 3.0L Diesel

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The engine complies with the future Euro V emission standards. The ECCS technology (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) ( earlier post ) applied in the 2.2 Fitted with an 6-speed automatic gearbox, the fuel consumption on combined cycle of the two cars is 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg US) with CO 2. emissions of 195 g/km. litre model.

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

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modules in doors or electric motors) can help reduce the number of ECUs and the amount of associated wiring required, eliminating weight in the vehicle wiring harness and helping improve vehicle fuel economy. They have been defined and developed from the ground up to address the ISO 26262 standard. Availability.

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