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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. The current state of the art in autonomous driving requires low-power and high-performance ECUs with functional safety features.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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WiTricity’s technology for wireless power transfer over distance was central to a next-generation electric mobility demonstration in Osaka, Japan, led by DAIHEN Corporation, a global leader in electric power transmission. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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Renesas and Cohda collaborating on V2V and V2I communications; V2X reference solution available in 2017

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By bringing together Renesas’ V2X R-Car system-on-chips (SoCs) and Cohda Wireless’ V2X and CAV software solutions, the companies deliver a V2X reference solution that supports European and North American communications standards for V2X system development. Both were deeply validated and proven for reliable operation.

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Automotive, Telecom and ITS companies carry out first Cellular V2X trial in Japan

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Continental announced the completion of a joint Cellular V2X trial in Japan together with Ericsson, Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, OKI and Qualcomm Technologies. The companies have successfully conducted Japan’s first C-V2X testing in the country using 5.8 GHz as the experimental radio frequency for direct communication.

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Honda begins sales of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan; targeting 200 units first year

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began sales in Japan of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda will begin with small-volume production at the Production Supervisory Unit and Powertrain Production Supervisory Unit (located in Tochigi, Japan), eventually expanding production volume. On 10 March, Honda Motor Co. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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JAIST researchers develop promising anode material for ultrafast charging

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To overcome the slow charging times of conventional lithium-ion batteries, scientists from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have developed a new anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) that allows for ultrafast charging. Image credit: Noriyoshi Matsumi from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

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Toyota to turn next-gen EV at Japan mobility display in fall

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Riding issues for the EVs can be “greater efficiency” and designs that “set hearts racing.” The idea that automobiles can be displayed on the Japan Mobility Display, the untouched title for what old to be known as the Tokyo auto display. The development runs Oct. 5 in Tokyo. And through that we can finance future investments in EVs.”

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