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Porsche and Frauscher developing electric sports boat; PPE drive technology

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Porsche and the Frauscher Shipyard in Austria are developing an electric yacht—the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air—that is intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance. A central aisle connects the back end of the yacht with the free-standing helm and the cockpit. meter long and 2.49-meter

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Volkswagen to start fitting vehicles with pWLAN technology as standard from 2019 on for V2X communication

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From 2019, Volkswagen will start fitting its first models with pWLAN as standard in order to serve as an additional communication technology for the exchange of selected information relevant to traffic between cars made by different manufacturers. there are no ongoing communications costs and it does not rely on mobile phone network coverage.

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SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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The two EV80 variants feature a competitive level of standard specification, including (depending on variant) rear parking sensors, air conditioning, and heated electrically adjustable side mirrors. It is available initially to fleets in France, Germany, Austria and Benelux, with other markets to follow soon.

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Frost & Sullivan: Daimler and Volvo to lead in implementation of V2V communication systems in Europe

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In a new report, “Strategic Analysis of the European Market for V2V and V2I Communication Systems”, Frost & Sullivan finds that Daimler and Volvo are expected to lead the implementation of V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) communication systems among vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Europe.

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VW to launch technically updated Sharan MPV at Geneva; up to 15% more fuel efficient

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The update includes numerous systems to assist the driver and enhance convenience and comfort, some features being unique to this market segment, as well as new gasoline (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines. The turbocharged direct injection engines are now up to 15% more fuel-efficient and all now comply fully with the Euro-6 standard.

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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark

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In 2020, after performing a comparative study of network providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, umlaut adapted its testing methodology to the US market , where testing took place in EV hotspot California in early September 2020. Its methodology is respected as the de facto industry standard.

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BMW using ams data acquisition IC for battery management system in i3

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The AS8510 Data Acquisition is tailored to measure accurately battery current from mA range up to kA range in combination with a 100 µOhm shunt resistor connected in series with the battery rail. The AS8510 is fully compliant with the AEC-Q100 standard (Automotive Electronics Council stress qualification for integrated circuits).

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