article thumbnail

Event-Based Camera Chips Are Here, What’s Next?

Cars That Think

This month, Sony starts shipping its first high-resolution event-based camera chips. The pixels in event-based cameras—a technology inspired by animal vision systems—only react if they detect a change in the amount of light falling on them. The role of event-based sensors in cars. The two Sony chips—the 0.92 Luca Verre on….

Power 140
article thumbnail

SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

Green Car Congress

The engine has two crossover passages that connect the two cylinders, which separate the four strokes of the pistons. Scuderi Group conducted, in essence, one continuous offering for over eight years, from January 2004 through July 2012. a more efficient internal combustion engine. —SEC order (Release Nº 33-9407).

Engine 249
article thumbnail

Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

Green Car Congress

liter supercharged engine and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The new CVT also offers two major improvements: reduced friction (a 40% drop compared to the 2004 CVT), and a wide ratio coverage. Net system horsepower is estimated at 250 hp (186 kW).

Infinity 218
article thumbnail

Detect Solar Flares and Gamma-Ray Bursts for Less Than $100

Cars That Think

The solar-flare monitor consists of a coil antenna and external “sound card,” which connects to a laptop computer. Solar flares—and rare astronomical events called gamma-ray bursts—can alter the ionosphere enough to change how radio signals propagate in this waveguide. did in 2004. monitor space weather. James Provost.

Solar 108
article thumbnail

MIT Professor’s IoT Sensors Make Roads Safer

Cars That Think

Between 1999 and 2004, he oversaw the development of the Cricket indoor location system. IEEE has benefited my career because I’ve been at conferences and events where I’ve made professional connections that will last a lifetime.” It combined radio frequency and ultrasound technologies. He is also a member of the U.S.

MIT 125
article thumbnail

Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

Green Car Congress

Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). The motor-generator must be connected in some manner to the vehicle’s final drive such that the vehicle’s coasting motion will cause it to rotate. Comparison of regenerative/hydraulic (friction) braking ratios under normal braking. Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Source: Toyota Motor Company.

Design 268
article thumbnail

Ford contributing 20 vehicles to simTD V2X trials

Green Car Congress

to alert for an out-of-sight braking event, e.g., smaller car in front of larger van as illustrated) as part of the sim TD trials. Ford is beginning real-world testing of V2X technologies such as Electronic Brake Light (i.e., Click to enlarge. Earlier post , earlier post.)

Ford 231