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US Department of Transportation proposes ‘distraction’ guidelines for automakers for in-vehicle electronic devices

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. The Phase I proposed guidelines cover certain devices installed in vehicles as original equipment that are operated by the. Risk odds ratios above 1.00 ratios below 1.00

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The BMW certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (BRV 2009) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (ERV 2010) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. 308 Winchester) armor-piercing rounds.

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SAE task force agrees on frequency of operation and power classes for wireless power transfer for light-duty plug-in vehicles

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After 3 years of international collaboration and investigation within the team, consensus had been reached on a nominal frequency of operation for the light duty vehicle guideline. This frequency lies within an internationally available frequency band. The SAE team has determined this nominal frequency of 85 kHz for SAE J2954.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Under the emerging J2954 guidelines, communications for wireless charging will use DSRC. The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).

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fka leading new consortium on LiDAR specification and testing

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LiDAR technology (Light Detection and Ranging) offers high potential for machine perception in automated driving and currently available comfort- and safety features due to its precise distance sensing and three-dimensional point cloud image generation. All of these sensors are referred to as “LiDAR”.

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 starts at $79,825

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The Electrified G80 and GV60, the brand’s electric SUV, are now available at select US retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Rearview Camera w/ Dynamic Guidelines. Electrochromic Inside Mirror w/ HomeLink® Adjustable Interior Ambient Lighting. Standard Features. kWh Battery. High Beam Assist.

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GM demos 8 connected vehicle safety applications in Shanghai

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The company highlighted six vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) safety applications, including Intersection Movement Assist, and Electronic Emergency Brake Light and Control Loss Warning enabled by V2V technology. It provides a guideline for the research and development activities of manufacturers and future policy development by the government.

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