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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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—Niall Lyne, Senior Director of Product Marketing and Applications, Automotive Mixed-Signal/Power and Video, Renesas Electronics Corporation. A battery management system (BMS) reference design is available, which includes five ISL78714 ICs and a RH850/P1M MCU to form a complete 70-cell evaluation platform for external balancing.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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With OnStar Vehicle Insights, fleet managers and drivers have access to a suite of features designed to improve overall efficiencies, productivity and safety, including: Vehicle Locator: Provides the location of fleet vehicles in real time, including geofence boundary alerts.

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

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. 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. mi) or so of range. mi) over its previous capability.

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ON Semiconductor unveils modular automotive imaging platform

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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. MARS modules are already prequalified with a range of these third party products and the company will expand these offerings going forward.

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TI introduces 16-bit delta-sigma ADC for the automotive market

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The ADS1115-Q1 includes a reference, programmable gain amplifier (PGA), mux and oscillator in a small package and supports up to 860 samples per second (SPS). All products in the ADS1115 family are available for automotive qualification. in 1,000-unit quantities.

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Toshiba introduces new automotive Ethernet-AVB bridge; working with Qualcomm on advanced connected car systems

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The TC9560XBG supports standards such as IEEE 802.1AS and IEEE 802.1Qav, generally referred to as Ethernet-AVB (Audio Video Bridging). The combination of capabilities embodied in these products will enable an exceptional level of connectivity and functionality in vehicles with next-generation infotainment systems. Earlier post.).

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Elon Musk didn’t demand to be Apple’s CEO, and Tim Cook didn’t say ‘F you’

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During the Model 3 program, which Musk regularly refers to as “production hell,” he reached out to Cook to discuss the potential acquisition of Tesla by Apple. ” Higgins’ book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century , is available now. billion. .