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Qualcomm announces Gigabit-class LTE for next-gen connected vehicles; Snapdragon X16 LTE Modem

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has introduced a new variant of its connected car reference platform using the flagship Gigabit Class Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE modem to help car manufacturers deliver the high-speed, high-quality and reliable connectivity required for advanced telematics and connected vehicle services—supporting peak download speeds up to 1 Gbps.

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New Toyota Yaris brings expanded hybrid line-up, enhanced safety and digital user experience

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The comprehensive package includes a customizable driver’s instrument display, a more powerful and intuitive multimedia system, convenient and stable connectivity and, for the first time, a hands-free digital key to access and start the car. When the 1.5-liter Half a second has been taken off the 0-100 km/h time (9.2

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

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The four colored rectangles representing classes filled with smaller white rectangles representing subsystems. the Architecture has been aligned with the US DOT’s connected vehicle research program , including consistent use of connected vehicle terminology. High-level architecture diagram. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class INTELLIGENT DRIVE drives autonomously over 100km interurban and urban route with near-production technology

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The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. The successful drive was achieved with the aid of near-production-standard technology, very similar to that already found in the new E and S-Class. Click to enlarge.

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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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The ISL78714 battery management IC enables battery management systems with a best-in-class combination of battery pack monitoring accuracy, fast data acquisition, and fault checking features. The reference design kit provides setup and data logging via CAN and UART.

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DSM expands CTI test lab to support high-voltage testing up to 1500 VAC and 1000 VDC for EV makers

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Tracking refers to the breakdown of the insulation material that exists between conductive surface elements. —Franz Janson, Principal Product Development Engineer, PEE Global Automotive Resin Material Platform at TE Connectivity.

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GlobalFoundries, Ford partner to address auto chip supply and meet growing demand

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These could include semiconductor solutions for ADAS, battery management systems, and in-vehicle networking for an automated, connected, and electrified future. A range of solutions, silicon-verified IP and reference designs enable designers to optimize chips for application-specific ADAS features.

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