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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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The new PHEV model adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles (45 km) of all-electric range (vs. The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model. 27 miles in the outgoing model). Second row USB port.

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Renesas Electronics introduces V2V and V2I communications solutions

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One of the solutions includes the R-Car W1R 760 megahertz (MHz) band wireless SoC for the Japanese market, and the new R-Car W2H SoC that features a high-performance security engine that is indispensable for V2X systems designed for the Japanese, US, and European markets. Samples of the R-Car W1R and R-Car W2H are available now.

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Test deployment of new on-demand hub & shuttle mobility system at U Michigan; connected & automated vehicles & big data

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The on-demand vehicles would have human drivers at first, but the designers hope they would eventually be replaced with autonomous vehicles, lowering costs further, says RITMO lead research Pascal Van Hentenryck, the Seth Bonder Collegiate Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at U-M. —Pascal Van Hentenryck.

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Deep Learning Could Bring the Concert Experience Home

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Now that recorded sound has become ubiquitous, we hardly think about it. In 2017, a survey by the polling firm Nielsen suggested that some 90 percent of the U.S. From our smartphones, smart speakers, TVs, radios, disc players, and car sound systems, it’s an enduring and enjoyable presence in our lives. and so on).

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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litre engine has been developed with the latest turbocharging, fuel injection, combustion system, structural design and low-friction technologies to deliver significant improvements in fuel efficiency, performance and operating refinement, while delivering the durability and low cost-of-ownership demanded for a Transit power unit.

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New Renesas R-Car D1 series of automotive SoCs specialized for 3D graphics clusters

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Although good view-ability and high-quality design are important to improve visibility and comfort in cluster systems with full graphics, at the same time, for users with limited experience in 3D graphics development, the time required for development is an impediment. Samples of the R-Car D1 Series are available now.

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New Renesas SoC enables transfer of vehicle high-resolution camera video through multiple systems; surround view

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which reduces heat concerns for a sealed camera module designed to keep out moisture and dust. In addition, at 6 mm square in size, the small form factor fits in camera modules designed to take up minimal space and contributes to flexible design. Samples of the R-Car T2 SoC are available now.

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