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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. An LTE-capable module creates the necessary internet connection.

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Siemens equipping EV with new information and communications technology concept developed by RACE project

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The new ICT concept was developed by Siemens’ global Corporate Technology (CT) department and its partners in the German government-funded RACE (Robust and Reliant Automotive Computing Environment for Future eCars) project. Connected vehicles Controls and controllers Driver Assistance Systems Electric (Battery) V2X' Earlier post.).

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Audi expects series production of zFAS central driver assistance controller within 2 years

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Audi expects that it will be the first automobile manufacturer to implement this function in a central domain architecture. From the very beginning, the primary focus was on the safety concept. Its modular concept makes the zFAS flexible scalable. performance electronic components are a prerequisite for high?

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

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Usually referenced as a “kill switch,” the device is supposed to be required on every new automobile manufactured after 2025. But the pertinent legislation actually focuses on combating impaired motorists by mandating “advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology” as standard equipment.

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Taoglas launches low-profile, compact multi-antenna reference design for the next generation of connected car

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Taoglas, a leading provider of automotive, IoT and GNSS antenna products, introduced Axiom, a reference design for a low-profile, compact multiple-antenna solution for the next generation of Connected Cars. As many as 18 antennas are needed to power the next-generation Connected Car.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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To ensure maximum safety in a crash scenario, the high-voltage battery is disconnected from the high-voltage system and the connected components discharged when the passenger restraint systems are triggered. These fibres can then be used to manufacture new components, thereby reducing the consumption of new fibre. kilograms (3.3

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Three Essential Ingredients for EV Charging Payment Simplicity

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The concept of e-roaming, or EV roaming, is very similar to roaming in the cellular telecommunications industry. Connections are made transparently to the caller, and the multiple network providers reconcile the service charges behind the scene. Support for EV roaming plus your established e-roaming business relationships. Conclusion.