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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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The new models are available now to customers in Europe. This refers to losses that occur as a result of the proximity of the brake calipers to the brake discs. The battery in the Audi e-tron 55 quattro has a total capacity of 95 kWh and now gives customers access to a net power figure of 86.5 mi) or so of range.

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Freescale introduces new ARM-based microcontrollers for automotive market

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Target applications for the Kinetis EA series MCUs include seat, sunroof and fuel/water pump systems; general body electronics such as body control, park assist, CAN/LIN nodes, interior lighting; and engine control systems for two-wheel powertrain. The initial Kinetis EA series devices are available now.

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Freescale announces new high-end powertrain microcontroller; 3x performance of prior high-end unit

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This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by enabling a new generation of engine management solutions. This is achieved partly by increasingly tight computerized control of the complete engine combustion process. General market samples are planned for Q3 2013.

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New lineup of Intelligent Power Devices from Renesas contribute to reduced vehicle weight; high-current load switch applications

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V allow the IPDs to be used in applications where starter motor cranking might otherwise be an issue, such as cases where the driver turns off the engine at stoplights to prevent the engine from idling. Samples of the new IPDs are available now. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.).

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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As one German study on psychological range noted, “users tend to avoid critical and potentially stressful range situations planning for substantial range buffers… Range buffers are also likely present in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles [but] range buffers are more relevant for EV use.” to over $5 per gallon.

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Freescale introduces intelligent battery sensor combining MCU and CAN with flexible three-channel analog front end

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Rising levels of electrical load in vehicles are placing increased strain on batteries as new, mission-critical requirements such as engine start-stop functionality become increasingly common. Low-level drivers and BMS utility libraries are available to support custom battery modeling and shorten development cycles.

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