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APRIL 5, 2011

Reaction Design, a leading developer of combustion simulation software and the leader of the Model Fuels Consortium (MFC, earlier post ), introduced FORTÉ—an advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) package for realistic 3D modeling of fuel effects in internal combustion engines. —Bernie Rosenthal, CEO of Reaction Design.

Design

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The new models are available now to customers in Europe. 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 The engineers have also made improvements to cooling. The exterior mirror housings are also available in black as an option.

Audi

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MAY 3, 2022

F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. The F-150 Lightning maximum available payload capacity also increased from original targets. Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile.

F-150

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APRIL 9, 2019

Plus, the maintenance costs of the TGI models are similar to those of traditional combustion engine vehicles. SEAT is also supporting the development and availability of renewable bio-methane, which neutralizes CO 2 emissions generated through vehicle use. TGI engine fitted in the Arona, and a six-speed manual transmission.

Gasoline-Electric

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JUNE 24, 2020

BASF has spent several years developing the additive together with the Institute of Highway Engineering in Aachen; the additive is now available under the name B2Last. B2Last is available now in Europe and from July in North America, with other regions also planned to follow.

North America

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Easy-to-use debugging and tuning tools for heterogeneous multi-core hardware enable efficient software development while a comprehensive set of example applications and online education resources allows engineers at all levels to jumpstart their design process. Samples of the R-Car V3U SoC are available now.

Cars

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AUGUST 20, 2021

A limited quantity of Bird Bikes are available to order now direct from Bird, and will be broadly available from leading US retailers this fall. Bird’s consumer e-bike is custom designed by Bird’s in-house team of engineers and industrial designers who brought to market the Bird Three shared e-scooter.

Purchase

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JUNE 28, 2013

Samples are available now with mass production scheduled to start in July 2013. Engines of cars with start-stop systems often cut out, causing battery voltage to drop. Toshiba Corporation has launched a 4-channel power amplifier IC, TB2941HQ, that improves noise tolerance in audio systems in cars with start-stop systems.

Power

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MARCH 18, 2014

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.

Market

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AUGUST 10, 2018

The LCA2 is the autonomous vehicle industry’s first 3D solid-state LiDAR (SSL) SoC and is available now to Tier-1 automotive manufacturers and system integrators via purchase of the LeddarTech LCA2 evaluation kit. The LCA3, with engineering samples due out in the fourth quarter, will feature 1.3

Kits

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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. Evaluation kits and software tools are available now.

Lead Acid

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Equipped to handle the higher load capacities of EVs, RangeMax RSDEV was engineered to deliver lower rolling resistance than comparable competitor tires for improved efficiency to fleets regardless of drivetrain. Available now in size 295/75R22.5, The RangeMax RSDEV is Goodyear’s best regional drive tire for energy efficiency.

Fleet

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Reaction Design is introducing the first volume of the industry’s most well-validated available Model Fuel Library, the result of seven years of research and validation under the Model Fuels Consortium ( earlier post ). Right: mofe accurate n-heptane model (174 chemical types) vs. data. Source: Reaction Design. Click to enlarge.

Fuel

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Swindon believes that its HED is the first commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) battery pack available, developed specifically for such users to buy as a single unit or in low, mid or high volumes. Available now, initially in either 25 kWh or 60 kWh options, HED is an automotive grade lithium-ion unit. Weight [kg].

Manufacturer

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APRIL 10, 2014

Freescale Semiconductor announced the availability of the industry’s first general market AEC-Q100 qualified intelligent battery sensor to combine three measurement channels, a 16/32-bit MCU, and a CAN protocol module in a single package. Battery failure is one of the leading causes of vehicle breakdowns due to electrical system errors.

Batteries

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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. —Richard Ogden, International Product Marketing Engineer at Nexperia.

Power

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MAY 29, 2014

However, Consumer Reports’ engineers cautioned that buyers expecting their car to deliver the EPA’s figure of 47 mpg posted on the window sticker might be disappointed. Testers found the Accord Hybrid has a very impressive hybrid system that smoothly transitions between battery and engine power.

Fuel Economy

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

In addition, a virtual platform (VPF) is available from a partner company, enabling early software development and evaluation to reduce design time and cost. Samples of the R-Car S4 SoCs and evaluation boards are available now. Samples of the RAA271041 and RAA271005 are available now.

Vehicles

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JUNE 5, 2019

Key Capabilities of the Renesas Perception Quick Start Software: The COD reference software uses convolutional neural network (CNN) IP, a computer vision engine (CV-E), and image rendering (IMR) technology to detect 2D objects such as cars, trucks, buses, and pedestrians. The COD achieves approximately 30 frames per second (FPS).

United States

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MAY 3, 2017

The system is available now with the Lightning Hybrids system, and will be available standalone in Fall 2017. Applications include delivery trucks, shuttle and paratransit buses, refuse trucks, and rear-engine transit buses. The system is available now, worldwide on more than 25 platforms.

Fleet

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MARCH 1, 2017

MARS enables shorter design cycles, reduced engineering costs, and assists automotive design teams in the implementation of imaging systems by providing them with a unique mix-and-match solution. MARS development boards are available now.

Available Now

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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. The system is available now, worldwide on more than 25 platforms.

Ford

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Scientific and engineering software applications capable of running on HPC platforms are a prime area of interest. 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.

Industry

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The RH850/D1x MCUs incorporate a large-capacity RAM (up to 3.5MB) and Renesas’ newly developed high-functionality graphics engine supported by an efficient Renesas Graphics Library. With the RH850/D1x graphics engine supporting OpenVG 1.1 Samples of the RH850/D1x MCUs are available now. Intelligent development.

Range

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

Johnson of Muons, suggested that the molten salt fuel and the relaxed availability requirements of process heat applications—such as the production of synthetic fuel—imply that the required accelerator technology is available now. In a recent talk at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dr. Rolland P. Howell, Anton P.

Molten Salt

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It sits between the base model dual motor and the higher-spec quad motor (Rivian has had a quad-motor before, but cut that option when it brought motor development in-house, though it will return in 2025), occupying what one engineer told us is a “Goldilocks” position – not too much, not too little. Get started here. –

Available Now

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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. Samples of the R-Car W1R and R-Car W2H are available now. Availability is subject to change without notice.).

Kits

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

The BMW i3 is available now in 49 countries; the core phase of the market introduction is finished. In many cases—especially among customers who still had their reservations about buying an electric car—the choice of the additional small combustion engine tipped the balance in favor of the BMW i3.

BMW

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APRIL 5, 2016

To help meet increasingly stringent fuel efficiency and CO 2 targets, engine control systems must optimize the ignition and fuel injection timing to match a variety of conditions, such as current combustion and driving status. Samples of the RH850/E1M-S2 are available now. Availability is subject to change without notice.).

Fuel

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Toshiba’s TC9560XBG Ethernet bridge is designed to simplify wiring throughout the vehicle, optimizing in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems and other automotive applications, including telematics/LTE modem modules using Ethernet/Ethernet-AVB, while providing connectivity to CAN and CAN-FD engine control units simultaneously.

Connected

EV Specifications

JULY 25, 2023

Available now to reserve in the United States the 2025 Volvo EX30 starts at $34,950 (MSRP), enabling customers to get into a fully electric premium SUV for about the same price as an internal combustion engine-powered equivalent. Volvo EX30 has made its North American debut in New York City.

New York City

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JULY 19, 2018

The 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is available now at Hyundai dealerships. engine and the 50 kW (67 HP) electric motor are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission for a more familiar and natural operation feel. The vehicle qualifies for a $4,919 Federal Tax Credit along with other state-level incentives.

2018

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APRIL 22, 2009

Leo’s conversion solution can be used in any type of small to midsize vehicle platform (2,000 cc engines or below), for any manufacturer. The kit is available now from Leo Motors on an order basis. The price of the kit is $20,000 with a 16kWh power pack.

Convert

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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. Cruise control does not have to be engaged for the Volvo Active Driver Assist system to work.

Volvo

Cars That Think

JULY 18, 2024

The ILN is the go-to location for high-quality e-learning content to stay abreast with the latest topics in engineering and technology.” My university engaged in a pilot to use several e-learning modules available on the ILN in several undergraduate and graduate engineering courses.

New York

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

The R-Car H3 also features the PowerVR GX6650 as the 3-D graphics engine to deliver reliable information to drivers at the right timing. The on-chip IMP-X5 parallel programmable engine offers advanced image recognition technology in addition to the CPU and GPU. Samples of the R-Car H3 are available now.

Connected

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Ford is showcasing the latest Transit and Transit Custom line-up powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine ( earlier post ) at 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show. liter TDCi engine, with CO 2 emissions from 157 g/km. Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-liter liter engine.

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