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Toyota to explore integration of SmartDeviceLink Technology with Ford subsidiary; open source version of Ford AppLink

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The announcement builds on that earlier collaboration. Three new markets are slated to come on board this year: Taiwan, New Zealand and Thailand. SYNC 3 features all-new hardware and software, building on the capability of the technology that launched in 2007. The in-car app market is quickly evolving.

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

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An active IEEE volunteer, Hodges served in several leadership roles including 2007 vice chair of the IEEE Awards Board and 2011–2012 vice president of the IEEE Publication Services and Products Board. He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1973 from National Taiwan University in New Taipei. for 37 years.

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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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In 2007, the US Department of Energy awarded 3M up to $1.14 million) for a two-year project to screen nickel manganese cobalt cathode materials through building and testing of small-sized cells. Patents on the 3M composition have been issued in China, Taiwan and USA. million (total DOE/industry cost share: $ 2.28 Earlier post.)

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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awarded him its prestigious Ho-Am Prize in 1993 for “building a solid foundation for Korea’s semiconductor industry.” The elder Kim had helped build the company’s first spinning factory, and his engineering savvy and consequent renown impressed his son. “He Chang Hae-Ja. Kyungbang , Korea’s iconic manufacturer of yarns and fabrics.