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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. When braking from 100 km/h (62.1

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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 development boards are available now. A comprehensive user guide is also included within the accompanying documentation.

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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 Ethernet-AVB standard enables stable, reliable multimedia transmissions, making it suitable for IVI and telematics. Earlier post.).

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Freescale introduces new family of image cognition processors for automotive camera applications

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The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) standards are also increasingly focusing on active pedestrian safety. Freescale, in cooperation with CogniVue, also plans to provide a software development kit, reference design solution and prototype design camera module to accompany the SCP2200 ICPs. touch screen controller.

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

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The MPC5777M is the newest Freescale SafeAssure functional safety solution and has been defined and developed from the ground up to address the ISO 26262 standard. With this offering, Freescale now offers seamless scalability from 2.5 Alpha samples of the MPC5777M MCU are available now. New pressure sensors.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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All the TGI versions comply with the highest crash safety standards. The new SEAT Arona TGI is available in all versions—Reference, Style, Xcellence and FR—featuring a 1.0 SEAT’s most efficient compact car has been upgraded to deliver 130PS of power versus the 110PS previously available. SEAT Leon 1.5

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Deep Learning Could Bring the Concert Experience Home

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There are now at least half a dozen different approaches to producing highly realistic audio. We use the term “soundstage” to distinguish our work from other audio formats, such as the ones referred to as spatial audio or immersive audio. or any other special audio formats, including multitrack audio-compression standards.

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