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INRIX and Parkmobile bring end-to-end parking solution to the connected car

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a leading provider of dynamic connected car services worldwide, and Parkmobile, the leading provider of on-demand and prepaid mobile payments for on- and off- street parking and mobility solutions, announced a strategic partnership at the annual International Parking Institute (IPI) conference. INRIX, Inc.,

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Supercap-based e-KERS for ICEV delivers approx. 20% reduction in fuel consumption

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A team from the University of Palermo and ICAR has developed an electric kinetic energy recovery system (e-KERS) for internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEVs) based on the use of a supercapacitor as energy storage, interfaced to a brushless machine through a power converter. Drivetrain layout of the vehicle with KERS. Resources.

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TU Mnchen and BMW collaborating on work to replace copper with aluminum as a conductor in on-board power systems

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Scientists from the Technische Universität München (TUM) are collaborating with engineers from BMW to develop the means to replace copper with aluminum as a conductor in on-board power systems. Stanford University, California, USA: Design Society, 2009, pp. Lab version of the LEIKO aluminum power plug. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen, a partner in SLAM fast charging project, shows “Golden Test Device” at Hannover Messe

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A further aim is to provide an internationally accepted testing reference for connecting electric vehicles to charging stations. Volkswagen took into account all the technical requirements for vehicles and charging stations and defined various test scenarios in collaboration with national and international partners to develop the device.

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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

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SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). After a communications handshake, charging begins automatically without a physical corded connection.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

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are now moving to context and areas of consumer experience with features like IoT and connectivity technologies are becoming the new core. Additionally, the report also discusses the massive changes in the traditional siloed innovation structures with its clear demarcations for internal and external collaborations.

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What is ISO 15118?

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ISO 15118, known as the “Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Communication Interface,” stands out as a pivotal international standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Upon connection, EVs are automatically authenticated and authorized, eliminating manual interventions like using RFID cards or apps.

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