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Report: US extending connected vehicle pilot program in Ann Arbor

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The Detroit News reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is extending the major connected vehicle pilot project in Ann Arbor ( earlier post ) by another six months, but won’t change its timetable for deciding whether to move forward with the new technology.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Under the emerging J2954 guidelines, communications for wireless charging will use DSRC. The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).

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Smart ways to protect your Electric vehicles and Ev batteries.

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In the meanwhile, pure EV has revealed a set of guidelines to protect your Electric vehicle and EV batteries. when you charge your EV Battery at home follow the below guidelines. Connect input mains supply plug to the 230V/50hz supply wall socket with proper grounding. Make sure the earthing is connected.

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BMW Group increasing use of digitalization and Industry 4.0 in production logistics

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The focus is on applications such as logistics robots, autonomous transport systems at plants and digitalization projects for an end-to-end supply chain. Digitally connected delivery—Connected Distribution—ensures that these transport routes are also more transparent. Connected supply chain.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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The implementation of the funding guidelines is being coordinated by the German National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW). The energy supply system from Siemens used in the project makes it possible to test the limits of the fast charging capability of vehicle batteries. million (US$8.9

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Safety mandates and guidelines are driving the adoption of ADAS technology. 2014 winners. On Semiconductors 8 8 3.6% Micron 9 13 2.5%

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5 Steps for Ensuring Worker Safety in EV Manufacturing

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All workers in the EV supply chain need safety training While this is good for business, it might be a double-edged sword for manufacturing. Companies throughout the electric vehicle supply chain must take steps to improve worker safety if there is to be an increase in jobs in the EV manufacturing industry.