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Infineon and Hella develop new compact, lower-cost 24 GHz blind spot radar sensor

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Optimized antenna concepts furthermore facilitate an even higher measuring accuracy. Hella’s radar system thereby becomes smaller, more affordable and it consumes less power. Due to this efficiency increase, serial production of the driver assistance system is made possible for vehicles outside of the premium segment. Click to enlarge.

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Dutch companies form European Thermoplastic Automotive Composites consortium

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Their processing capability does not yet meet the required industrial production rates, particularly in the automobile industry, in part due to the number of units to be produced, environmental standards, and so on. There has already been project-based collaboration in the automotive sector.

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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Solutions may incorporate localized energy storage or electricity generation schemes, but should strive to keep both installation and operations costs low. Concept papers for this funding opportunity are due 29 May 2018, and full applications will be due 13 July 2018. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure cybersecurity.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. FOr the Q5 hybrid, Audi is using a dual cooling concept. The demand-based control of this scroll compressor affords a highly efficient mode of operation. Thermal management.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. We need an economy electric car that we an afford, not that nonsense. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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