120 Revised Mitsubishi ASX available now
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
With Mitsubishi’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ helping to refresh the looks of the ASX, the manufacturer is hoping the crossover can mimic the success of the Outl. Mitsubishi ASX Crossover
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Vauxhall Crossland X lease deals available now
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MAY 16, 2017
Following its official launch at the Geneva Motor Show, the Vauxhall Crossland X SUV is now available to order. While the Crossland X’s recently-la
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Volkswagen Tiguan update offers more power, available now
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Order books are now open for the updated, more potent Volkwagen Tiguan, which offers access to a piece of kit that has even more power than the curren.
EPA Fuel Economy Guide available now
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 4, 2013
The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have teamed up to release the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide - offering motorists important insight into finding the most appropriate fuel efficient vehicle for their needs.
BYD electric car available now in China
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 28, 2011
It has seemingly been talked about for years – but now the BYD e6 electric vehicle has finally been made available for consumer purchases in China. The E6, which was previously available for fleet purchases, will cost US$38,430 thanks to a substantial government subsidy in Shenzhen of around US$18,000, reducing its initial price tag of [.].
UK release this week
Revenge of the Electric Car
JULY 15, 2012
You've asked for it, and this week you've got it: the film releases in theatres in the UK on July 20th, and tickets are available now for screenings at the Empire Leicester Square. Pre-order the film now!
Audi launches cylinder-cutting tech on A1 and A3
Green Cars News
MARCH 11, 2013
Available now on the Sport, S Line and Black Edition specs on the A1 and A3 1.4 Audi’s new ‘cylinder-on-demand’ (CoD) technology is helping the carmaker significantly cut its emissions and boost fuel economy. TFSI petrol models, fuel economy is as strong as 60.1
AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2018
It is available in both 16 and 32 amp versions (240-volts) and with the option for 15 ft. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. It will be available for purchase online at Amazon, evsolutions.com, and Home Depot beginning 30 January 2018 at a starting MSRP of $469. At CES, AeroVironment launched a new electric vehicle charging station that offers more flexibility, durability, and reliability.
GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2017
Maven Reserve is available now in Los Angeles and San Francisco with plans to expand to other cities. Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. Maven members pay a monthly fee to reserve a new GM vehicle loaded with technology for 28 days. Members can download the Maven app to view pricing by market in real time for Maven Reserve.
Lightning Hybrids renames itself Lightning Systems; rollout of new lineup of fleet efficiency products
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2017
The system is available now with the Lightning Hybrids system, and will be available standalone in Fall 2017. The system is available now, worldwide on more than 25 platforms. All products will leverage the LightningAnalytics system to validate efficiency results for fleets and will be available as either a retrofit for existing vehicles or for new vehicles from Lightning’s network of distributors and upfitters.
Toshiba introduces new power amplifier IC for audio in cars with start-stop systems
Green Car Congress
JUNE 28, 2013
Samples are available now with mass production scheduled to start in July 2013. Toshiba Corporation has launched a 4-channel power amplifier IC, TB2941HQ, that improves noise tolerance in audio systems in cars with start-stop systems. Engines of cars with start-stop systems often cut out, causing battery voltage to drop.
Nexperia announces 80% smaller automotive power MOSFET package
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2017
Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80% smaller than industry standard devices. MOSFETS in the new LFPAK33 compact automotive power package are available now.
Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2017
Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store ( iOS ) and at Google Play ( Android ).
New SAE book on 48V technologies for mild hybridization
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 14, 2015
SAE International announced a new book, 48-Volt Developments , available now on the SAE International website. Development of higher-voltage electrical systems in vehicles has been slowly progressing over the past few decades.
BETO report identifies biofuel/bioproducts opportunities from wet and gaseous waste: ~22.2B GGE/year
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2017
Not only are wet and gaseous waste streams available now and unlikely to diminish in the near future, finding a beneficial use for them often helps to address the unique and local challenges of disposing of them.
TECAT announces first wireless torque sensor model featuring shunt calibration
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2016
It’s now available. TECAT’s WISER systems are the smallest, lightest, and most power-efficient solutions available for the measurement of torque, acceleration, pressure, and temperature. The WISER 2030-S is available now and will be demonstrated for the first time at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2016, 31 May to 2 June at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany.
Lightning Systems and New Eagle unveil battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway, chassis cab models
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
The new LightningElectric zero-emissions package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford’s eQVM program. The product will be available first on heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and will go on sale in early 2018.
ON Semiconductor unveils modular automotive imaging platform
Green Car Congress
MARCH 1, 2017
Due to the many different boards available, engineers have access to ON Semiconductor’s broad portfolio of image sensors and co-processors, plus various automotive communications protocols from a select group of third party supply partners. MARS development boards are available now. ON Semiconductor has introduced the Modular Automotive Reference System (MARS) that gives system and software developers a ready-to-use camera for research and development activities.
ON Semiconductor introduces first highly scalable family of next-generation automotive image sensors
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 26, 2017
We are now putting this proven architecture into new sensors developed from the ground up for automotive standards. Samples are available now to early access customers. ON Semiconductor is introducing a CMOS image sensor platform that brings new levels of performance and image quality to automotive applications such as ADAS, mirror replacement, rear and surround view systems, and autonomous driving.
Ioxus Launches Ultracapacitor Line
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2009
The following Ioxus ultracapacitors and pseudo-capacitors are available now: 100F, 2.7V Ioxus , Inc. has introduced its first family of Electric Double Layer Capacitors (EDLCs) and power modules for military, transportation and alternative energy applications. Ioxus says that its family of ultracapacitors, which are 100% US-made, provide smaller-sized solutions with more capacitance and greater power densities that competitive offerings.
Test deployment of new on-demand hub & shuttle mobility system at U Michigan; connected & automated vehicles & big data
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
It’s similar in some ways to the ride sharing that’s available now, but much more sophisticated. A test deployment of a new hub-and-shuttle urban mobility system will take place on the University of Michigan’s North Campus.
Freescale introduces world’s smallest integrated tire pressure monitoring system
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Freescale Semiconductor introduced the FXTH87 tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) family—the smallest integrated package TPMS solution available at an extremely light weight of 0.3 mm package, the FXTH87 family provides the smallest footprint available, enabling form factors for tire pressure sensor module developers to reduce the weight and overall bill of materials costs. The FXTH87 TPMS family is available now for a suggested resale price starting at US$3.45
Lawrence Livermore, RPI partner to promote industry adoption of supercomputing
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Companies have built whole workflows around these applications, but they don’t scale to the platforms available now and they won’t scale to the newer generations of upcoming platforms. LLNL makes HPC expertise across multiple disciplines and HPC resources available to industry through its High Performance Computing Innovation Center on a cost-recovery basis.
Freescale introduces intelligent sensor for automotive lead-acid battery monitoring; addressing increasing electrical loads and stop-start
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
The battery must be able to provide enough energy to crank the engine and be available as a passive power source to support new functions of hybrid vehicles such as stop-start and intelligent alternator control. Freescale’s MM912J637 intelligent car battery sensor is available now in sample quantities, with production quantities planned for September 2011. Evaluation kits and software tools are available now.
Toshiba introduces new automotive Ethernet-AVB bridge; working with Qualcomm on advanced connected car systems
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2016
The new Toshiba TC9560XBG Ethernet bridge solution and TC9560AXBG, with CAN-FD features, are available now, with volume production slated to begin in October 2016. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A processor utilizing Toshiba’s TC9560XBG IC is scheduled to go into production in the 2018 timeframe, with automotive samples available in Q1 2016. The Snapdragon 602A processor and X12 LTE modem are commercially available now.
Intelligent Energy tech lead in €3.5M EU DIGIMAN program to advance fuel cell stack mass production; Toyota the automotive partner
Green Car Congress
MAY 8, 2017
Hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles are available now, but to continue to drive customer adoption, we need to ensure future fuel cell stacks are robustly industrialized and remain cost competitive in the future. A new European program has launched to provide a blueprint to enable fully automated future mass manufacture of fuel cell stacks for the automotive market.
New high-resolution time-to-digital converter from ams offers better object detection and avoidance for LiDAR
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 24, 2017
Now with the TDC-GPX2, we have responded to customers’ requests for even better precision and a higher sampling rate, enabling them to develop new generations of end products that provide greater detail and accuracy. The TDC-GPX2 is available now in production volume. Unit pricing is available on request from ams.
Renesas Electronics introduces 32-bit automotive microcontrollers specialized for instrument clusters in entry-level to mid-range cars
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Samples of the RH850/D1x MCUs are available now. Availability is subject to change without notice.). Renesas Electronics America announced the RH850/D1x Series of 32-bit automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) specialized for instrument clusters that deliver easy-to-access information to support a safer and rich driving experience.
Volvo Trucks introduces Volvo Active Driver Assist; combining radar and camera for emergency braking
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Available now for order as an option on new Volvo VNL and VNM models, Volvo Active Driver Assist improves metallic object detection and functionality in hazy, rainy, foggy and snowy conditions.
NEC introduces 12V Li-ion battery line for stationary applications
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 29, 2015
NEC Energy Solutions, along with NEC Corporation, has announced production availability of the Li-ion ALM 12V35 product line of 12-Volt batteries utilizing Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) technology from A123 Systems. All ALM 12V35 models are available now and are shipping to initial customers.
Coulomb Technologies Awarded $3.4M from CA Energy Commission to Install Electric Vehicles Infrastructure
Green Car Congress
JULY 8, 2010
ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations are available now for installation in all nine designated regional metropolitan areas of the US. Coulomb Technologies has been awarded $3,417,000 from the California Energy Commission through matching funds; this will bring a $12 million project into California, including $5 million of federal funding.
Lightning Hybrids’ lightweight composite accumulator for hydraulic hybrid systems
Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2015
The Lightning Hybrid System is available now on the following platforms: Ford: E-350 and E-450 all wheelbases; F-350XT, F-450XT, F-550XT 164-inch wheelbase and greater; F-59 all wheelbases; Transit van/wagon 148-inch wheelbase; Transit Cab Chassis 156-inch wheelbase and greater.
Freescale introduces new ARM-based microcontrollers for automotive market
Green Car Congress
MARCH 18, 2014
5V analog/sensor components which are easily connected to system-level designs; Advanced automotive connectivity through a rich peripheral set including CAN, LIN(SCI), SPI, and IIC; Proven automotive IP including ADC, ACMP and multiple timers (FTM, PWM, PIT, PWT, RTC) available in packages to fit most automotive applications; Rapid prototyping tools enabling quality software development including IDEs, the Processor Expert software modeling tool, MQX RTOS and AUTOSAR; and.
Redpine Signals introduces multi-protocol wireless V2X solution with ultra-low power and low cost
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2016
The WaveCombo chipset, module and IEEE 1609 stack are available now. OBU and RSU solution will be available by Sep 2016. Redpine Signals has introduced a multi-protocol wireless solution with ultra-low power and a low cost designed to drive the emergence of the connected car.
Xilinx expands all programmable Artix-7 FPGA family with new automotive qualified devices
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Fully AEC-Q100 qualified Artix-7 XA7A100T FPGAs are available today for mass production. XA7A35T, XA7A50T and XA7A75T will be available in Q4 of CY2014, though developers can begin their Artix-7 designs using available Xilinx design tools and associated commercial grade devices which are available now. Xilinx, Inc. has expanded its Artix-7 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) family for automotive applications.
New Renesas 32-Bit MCUs for improved fuel efficiency in vehicle powertrain control applications
Green Car Congress
APRIL 5, 2016
Samples of the RH850/E1M-S2 are available now. Availability is subject to change without notice.). Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the 32-bit RH850/E1M-S2 microcontrollers (MCUs) for automotive powertrain control applications. The new MCUs provide high performance and advanced functionality to enable improved fuel efficiency. The RH850/E1M-S2 MCUs include four product versions, including the high-end R7F701216EABA (BGA304, 320MHz).
Fujitsu Semiconductor introduces new 32-bit microcontrollers for electric and hybrid vehicle motor control
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2011
The new MCUs, which are available now, come in 144-pin quad flat packages. Fujitsu Semiconductor America (FSA) introduced a series of new 32-bit microcontrollers ( MCUs ) that combine performance with a wide range of peripheral functions to enable optimal, high-speed and efficient 3-phase inverter motor control in electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HV).
South Carolina Vehicle Conversion Centers Roll Out First Round of Propane Autogas Vehicles
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
This program is an innovative way to clean up Greenville’s air and utilize a domestic fuel that’s available now. Greenville County, South Carolina and Light’N’Up, deployed 15 propane Autogas vehicles last month as part of a large-scale, Recovery Act-funded alternative fuel vehicle project in the Southeast United States.
Renesas Electronics introduces V2V and V2I communications solutions
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the global availability of its lineup of V2X solutions that will help accelerate the arrival of autonomous driving. By combining these new SoCs, system developers can now easily develop systems that support the corresponding V2X standard for the Japanese, US, and European markets. Samples of the R-Car W1R and R-Car W2H are available now. Availability is subject to change without notice.).
New Renesas SoC enables transfer of vehicle high-resolution camera video through multiple systems; surround view
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
To further optimize safety, vehicle camera video is also now being used in driver assist systems for braking, steering and providing obstacle detection warnings, for instance when changing lanes. Samples of the R-Car T2 SoC are available now.
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