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Intersil introduces new 12-cell Li-ion pack monitor for HEV, PHEV and EV applications

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System designers can use the ISL78610 as a standalone battery-pack monitor or as a redundant back-up device when combined with the high accuracy ISL78600 multi-cell battery manager. This combination enables automobile manufacturers to achieve the higher ISO 26262 automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) D rating.

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Auto-ISAC releases automotive cybersecurity best practices

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The creation of Best Practices follows the release of the Framework for Automotive Cybersecurity Best Practices jointly released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers in January 2016. The Auto-ISAC coordinated with both organizations throughout the Best Practices development. Governance.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop.

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IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus

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In the IEA Modern Truck Scenario, targeted efforts to modernize road freight transport reduces oil demand from road freight vehicles by nearly 16 mb/d by 2050, relative to the Reference Scenario. Gt in 2050, or 75%, relative to the Reference Technology Scenario.

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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. Using Taoglas’ Axiom reference design allows them move more quickly to market with solutions that work.

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Volkswagen AG timeline on diesel emissions scandal

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When designing modern diesel engines, technicians and engineers face the challenge that any measure to reduce nitrogen oxides has a knock-on effect with regard to other parameters (e.g. For global automobile manufacturers, service measures and recall campaigns are nothing out of the ordinary.

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Volkswagen of America temporarily withdraws application for US certification of MY 2016 vehicles; AECDs

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EPA defines an AECD as “ any element of design that senses temperature, motive speed, engine RPM, transmission gear, or any other parameter for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying, or deactivating the operation of any part of the emission-control system. ”. Volkswagen Group has a deep commitment to preserving our environment.

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