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Webasto announces modular battery system, thermal management and charging solutions

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Webasto exhibited elements of a new modular battery system, thermal management and charging solutions in Ford Motor Company’s booth recently at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Earlier post.). Webasto modular battery system. —Mark Denny, president and CEO of Webasto Customized Solutions in North America.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. In fact, from 2014 to 2016, battery prices fell by 50 percent, allowing EVs to gain some traction. Another hot topic in the auto world is autonomous rides. The solution?

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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By tackling community needs in the areas of access and abilities, education and outreach, human services, and the environment, students participating in EPICS in IEEE are gaining firsthand experience in marrying engineering and community. The Foundation is IEEE’s philanthropic partner.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Ogiso said verification work on the system will be conducted in Japan, the US and Europe in 2014. That vehicle will make its North American debut at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. —Satoshi Ogiso. qdash;Satoshi Ogiso. Which is precisely where we believed hybrids would be, 15 years ago.

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Bosch establishes new connected devices company for Internet of Things

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas in January, Bosch will be presenting many of the possibilities for the home offered by the internet of things and services. Combined in a radio-enabled network, multiple sensors will continuously read and transmit information on their immediate environment.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. The new SDK will expand the environment so developers can work with the actual vehicle through the infotainment system.

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BMW previews future driver assistance and connected vehicle developments at CES, including more automated driving

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BMW selected the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas as a venue at which to preview future developments and new applications of connected vehicle technology for series-produced vehicles. At CES 2014, BMW is presenting vehicle functions on the electronic wristwatch as part of a research application.

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