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Toshiba advances deep learning with extremely low-power neuromorphic processor; supporting IoT edge devices

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Toshiba reported the development of its TDNN chip at the Asian Solid-State Circuits Conference 2016, an IEEE-sponsored international conference on semiconductor circuit technology held in Japan. In this case, synapses are connections between neurons and each has a different strength. The energy consumption per operation is 20.6

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SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar slated for production in 2013

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Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. SLS AMG E-CELL Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

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At SAE World Congress 2013, engineers at FEV reported on their progress on a two-stage variable compression ratio (VCR) system based on a variable length conrod with eccentric piston pin suspension. The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin. Diagram at right.).

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Toyota to launch advanced driving support system using automated driving technologies in mid-2010s; new pedestrian safety system

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Ahead of trials on the Shuto Expressway near the Tokyo metropolitan area starting 15 October, Toyota will exhibit AHDA at the 20 th Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress Tokyo 2013, an international conference for intelligent transport systems (ITS), to be held from 14-18 October.

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A Young Professional on the Power of Mentorship

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Zakrzewska says when someone finally explained to her the engineering that makes radios work, it was an abstract concept. in 2013, she joined Nokia Bell Labs in Dublin as a research scientist working in wireless communications and self-organizing networks. After earning her Ph.D. student at the Technical University of Denmark.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). There is no mechanical connection between the front and rear axles; as an e quattro, the A7 Sportback h-tron quattro features fully electronic management of torque distribution.

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