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Next-gen Audi A8 to feature MIB2+, series debut of zFAS domain controller, Mobileye image recognition with deep learning; Traffic Jam Pilot

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The key element in this new implementation of the MIB is NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 processor ( earlier post ), which makes new functions possible and has the computing power needed to support several high-resolution displays—including the second-generation Audi virtual cockpit. The MIB2 followed in the Audi Q7 in 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Audi e-tron Electric Car Test Drive Coming to Playstation Soon

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The Audi e-tron electric super-car concept that was recently unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be coming to a Playstation system near you soon. The vehicle will appear in virtual format by December at the Playstation Home site, a free download-able application tied in with the PS3 system.

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Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 820A SoC infotainment and connectivity processors for automotive; expanding automotive investment

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Supporting LTE Category 12 download speeds of up to 600 Mbps, and LTE Category 13 uplink speeds of up to 150 Mbps, the Snapdragon 820 processor with X12 LTE supports 33% faster peak download speeds, and triple the peak upload speeds of Snapdragon 810 processor with X10 LTE. Audi adopts 602A processor for MY 2017.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 10 Throwback 11:06AM (4/23/2009) I liked the Zeo concept from last years show season. I would love to have one for my daily commuter. Then I can keep my current quad cab truck for when I need to move more people or haul stuff. Too bad Chrysler wont be around to follow through on this.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

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New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. The modular concept also allows scalability even within your own car. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts.