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Tier IV raises $9M from Quanta Computer to develop reference model for ECUs for autonomous driving

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This latest funding engages Quanta Computer and Tier IV to develop a new reference model of electronic control units (ECUs) for autonomous driving. Founded in 1988, Quanta Computer is headquartered in Taiwan with major operation facilities set up in Asia, Canada, North America, South America, and Europe.

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Koch Strategic Platforms invests $100M in Standard Lithium

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Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP), a subsidiary of Koch Investments Group, is making a US$100-million investment in Canada-based Standard Lithium ( earlier post ) through a direct private placement. The demonstration plant is being used for proof-of-concept and commercial feasibility studies.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. The CrossBlue concept. This is referred to as “coasting.” Since the energy for driving the rear wheels is electrical rather than mechanical, this is referred to as “propshaft by wire”.

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Mazda introduces HAZUMI concept along with new 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-D diesel

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The name Mazda Connect is used in Japan, US, Canada and Mexico. The system is referred to as MZD Connect in other markets.) SKYACTIV-D Technology Concept. The MAZDA HAZUMI brings together all four of these elements and foreshadows Mazda upcoming next-generation subcompact car. Source: Mazda. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. This is referred to as “coasting”.

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US National ITS Architecture updated to version 7.0; aligned with connected vehicle research program

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The ITS Architecture provides a common framework for planning, defining, and integrating ITS deployments and reflects the contributions of a broad cross-section of the ITS community and provides a definitive reference for ITS deployment planning, according to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) ITS Joint Program Office (JPO).

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The Relay That Changed the Power Industry

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Northeast and Ontario, Canada,” he recalls. “It What excites Schweitzer today, he says, is the concept of energy packets, which he and SEL have been working on. Inspired by a blackout and a protective relays book Schweitzer says his relay was, in part, inspired by an event that took place during his first year of college.

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