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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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Reference software code made available at no cost: LIN/CAN driver, Flash initialization, motor control libraries. The initial Kinetis EA series devices are available now. Suggested resale pricing for the MCU family in 10K unit quantities ranges from 42 cents to $1.40 (USD).

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

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To help customers bring their designs to market more quickly, Freescale provides comprehensive enablement solutions for powertrain development, including comprehensive software libraries and reference solutions with full software and hardware integration. With this offering, Freescale now offers seamless scalability from 2.5

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New high-resolution time-to-digital converter from ams offers better object detection and avoidance for LiDAR

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The chip also includes a driver for a quartz reference clock, which can be used for automatic calibration alternatively to the reference input. The TDC-GPX2 is available now in production volume. Unit pricing is available on request from ams. —Georg Jedelhauser, Marketing Director at ams.

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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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Samples of the new IPDs are available now. Pricing varies depending on product version, with the RAJ280002 priced at US$4.00 Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.).

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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The Blink HQ 200 offers a sleek design, competitive price, and up to 50 amp power output when plugged into 208/240V input. market reflects this commitment with over 40 BEV models available now and an additional 75 models anticipated between 2024 and 2030. This comparison is referred to as an “egallon.”

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

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Reference designs with integrated hardware and software support for the MM9Z1J638 battery sensor enable quick and easy development of new applications, including energy storage systems, uninterruptible power supplies, hospital equipment and alarm systems. in 10,000-unit quantities.

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