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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

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The term refers to a process for documenting the source of a product, along with all the links in the supply chain, and it has long been important in various industries. In the EV industry, there are two separate (but related) reasons to establish a traceability process: sustainability and documenting the country of origin.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The EVSP working groups are currently on hiatus and will reconvene in May to address the comments submitted and finalize the document for publication by the end of June 2023. This might include, for example, comments on the document’s organization, or issues not addressed.

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Kyocera AVX’s new A-Series surface-mount antennas enable wireless BMS – Charged EVs

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This is essential for strongly metallic environments like wireless battery management systems (wBMS), in which the antenna connects the battery cell monitor chip to the BMS control unit wirelessly.

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Rise of the dashcam culture in automotive ecosystem | Autocar Professional

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Initially popularised for documenting breathtaking road trips, these unassuming devices have evolved into indispensable tools for safety-conscious drivers. Recording the unexpected There is a reason why dashboard cameras are referred to as silent witnesses, capturing every slice of life on the road, from the ordinary to the truly outstanding.

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ANSI publishes Roadmap Of Standards And Codes For Electric Vehicles At Scale; 37 standardization gaps

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The roadmap’s primary focus is on light-duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. The NEVI Final Rule was issued on 28 February 2023, and appropriate references are included in the EVSP roadmap.

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NHTSA awards Virginia Tech Transportation Institute $1M for V2V framework project

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The Virginia Tech institute has been building connected-vehicle technology since 2001. We’re trying to get ahead of the game to ensure design before connectivity proliferates the entire driving experience. Several federally funded connected-vehicle research test beds are operating throughout the United States.

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