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Disaster Awaits if We Don’t Secure IoT Now

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In 2017, a nuclear power plant in Kansas was the subject of a Russian cyberattack. is an increasing army of more prosaic Internet-connected devices that take care of keeping our world running. investigation has concluded that this was due to a Russian state cyberattack on Ukrainian computers running critical infrastructure.

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Superconducting Motor Could Propel Electric Aircraft

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One is the availability, at relatively moderate cost, of copper-oxide-based superconducting tape, which is being produced by a few companies for startups working on tokamak fusion reactors. And yet commercial applications have been elusive. This past April, the company tested a prototype motor outfitted with superconducting rotor magnets.

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How Ukraine’s Killer Drones Are Beating Russian Jamming

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Its original command-and-control-band radio was quickly replaced with a smart frequency-hopping system that constantly scans the available spectrum, looking for bands that arent jammed. Now in its third generation, the Ghost Dragon has come a long way since 2022.

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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. By making Auto Start-Stop available on more vehicles, we are working to be part of the solution to environmental sustainability with effective, fuel-saving technologies. liter EcoBoost. Earlier post.).

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Renesas and Cohda collaborating on V2V and V2I communications; V2X reference solution available in 2017

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The starter kit also meets or exceeds the SAE minimum performance requirements established for the USDOT-funded connected vehicle pilots, which is widely expected to be the precursor to wider deployment of V2X-enabled infrastructure. The Renesas-Cohda Wireless V2X reference solution is scheduled to be available in April 2017.

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Cadillac to offer advanced V2V and semi-automated driving technologies in certain 2017 MY vehicles

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Super Cruise, GM’s semi-automated driving technology, will come to market in a new 2017 Cadillac vehicle. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Cars expanding connected services; refreshed Sensus interface in the new XC60

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Volvo Cars announced a range of updates to its global connected services program and its Sensus in-car user interface, starting with the new XC60 and the company’s existing and new 90 Series cars. To support the addition of new services, Volvo On Call, the company’s connected smartphone app has undergone a full redesign.

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