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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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Hodges Former dean of engineering Life Fellow, 85; died 13 November Hodges, who was dean of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley , conducted pioneering research in IC design and semiconductor manufacturing. In 1988 he helped write Analysis and Design of Digital Integrated Circuits. as an engineer.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. Its goal is to become a full-service Tier 1 supplier of vehicle battery systems capable of designing and delivering Li-ion cells, modules and packs along with the supporting battery monitoring, wire harnesses and thermal management components.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Forcing companies to conform to standardized batteries prevents them from designing better cars. Think of a battery in laptops. Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Notify AOL.