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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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FCC modernizes the 5.9GHz band; Wi-Fi and C-V2X

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GHz band (5.850-5.925 GHz) to make new spectrum available for unlicensed uses, such as Wi-Fi, and to improve automotive safety. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic. GHz band available for unlicensed use. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules for the 5.9

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Innovusion announces high-resolution image-grade LiDAR system Cheetah

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The ability to provide a detection range of 200 meters on objects with 10% reflectivity and clearly detecting objects out to 280 meters, provides the best and most advanced notification available today, creating more reaction time for the vehicle to determine the best course of action resulting in optimum safety performance.

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Microchip introduces first automotive-grade LIN SiP with touch hardware support

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LiN systems are used throughout the automobile in comfort, powertrain, sensor, and actuator applications. Various tools such as GCC and IAR C/C++ compilers, ICE debuggers and a QTouch software function library are also available. The SAMHA1GxxA is available today in volume production with prices starting at $2.88.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. A natural shift in the market will not happen without addressing these barriers.

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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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Strong brands and the automobile will continue to play a central role in individual mobility in the future. The Volkswagen unified cell concept refers to a prismatic cell format adaptable to various chemistry mixes available today or market-ready at a later point in time.

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Report: Michelin Airless Tires See Alleged Breakthrough

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We suppose it might work to have airless tires fitted to automobiles unlikely to reach high speeds. The most likely scenario is that airless tires continue to improve and eventually produce hybrid rubber that still uses air but has more internal structuring — resulting in superior versions of the run-flat tires that are available today.

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