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Self-Destructing Circuits and More Security Schemes

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Last week at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), researchers introduced several technologies to fight even the sneakiest hack attacks. In comparison to… always-on protection, the detection-driven protection incurs less delay and less energy overhead,” he said.

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IHS forecasts 11% rise in China automotive semiconductor market in 2014 due to safety and navigation features

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Key navigation-processor suppliers included CSR of Wales, MediaTek and MStar Semiconductor of Taiwan, Samsung of South Korea and Freescale Semiconductor from Texas. OEM navigation shipments, in comparison, trailed at 2.4 China Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Forecasts' million units, up 15%. million by 2017.

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Sustainable Weather Balloon Wins Student a $10,000 Scholarship

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His Small Radiosondes on a Great Mission project was showcased in May at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Atlanta. In comparison to launching 2,000 to 5,000 balloons that stay up for just two to three hours, my balloon can stay up in the air for 52 days.”

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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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Comparison of proposed Keystone XL route to previously proposed project segment. For proposed petroleum pipelines that cross international borders of the United States, the President, through Executive Order 13337, directs the Secretary of State to decide whether a project is in the “national interest” before granting a Presidential Permit.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. ISO/TS 16949 is the quality management system created by the International Organization of Standards to monitor the design, development, production and servicing of automotive components. Click to enlarge.

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Blue Origin rocket launch fails after engine catches fire

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Following a handful of mostly weather-related delays that pushed New Shepard’s 23rd launch about two weeks past its original August 31st target, the single-stage vehicle lifted off from Blue Origin’s Van Horn, Texas launch site around 10:25 am CDT (14:25 UTC) on September 12th. Measuring about 15 meters (49 ft) tall, 3.7

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

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report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Software also allows for the decoupling of the internal mechanical connections needed in an ICE vehicle, permitting an EV to be controlled remotely or autonomously. Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory needs some 10,000 workers alone, for example. Furthermore, Dziczek adds, there are.