Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The Virginia Tech institute has been building connected-vehicle technology since 2001. NHTSA announced its intention to pursue a mandate of this technology in light vehicles in an effort to improve highway safety, prevent crashes, and help alleviate congestion, among other potential benefits.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al. Gawron, Gregory A. 7b04576.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2014

Target applications for the Kinetis EA series MCUs include seat, sunroof and fuel/water pump systems; general body electronics such as body control, park assist, CAN/LIN nodes, interior lighting; and engine control systems for two-wheel powertrain. The initial Kinetis EA series devices are available now.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 embodies the BMW Group’s vision of biking in a connected world—an analogue experience in a digital age. The black frame triangle of the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 is a deliberate reference to the first ever BMW motorcycle, the R32, made in 1923. Your bike is The Great Escape.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2022

In addition, Parametric Pixel lighting provides a futuristic flourish. Through this project, the company develops and connects new high-performance technology from motorsport with future N models. The name of the project refers to the N prototype model’s ‘Racing Midship’ rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2020

—Kelly Funkhouser, CR’s head of connected and automated vehicle testing. If the system determines that a driver isn’t paying attention, it delivers multiple warnings—such as bright red lights on the upper rim of the steering wheel—to grab the driver’s attention.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2023

The roadmap’s primary focus is on light duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) 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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

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. Traffic lights are monitored by a color camera behind the windscreen with a 90-degree opening angle. Initial testing. Autonomous navigation of roundabouts. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2011

For the smartphone application, GM engineers can connect the smartphone to the vehicle’s audio and video display systems to integrate notifications into the automobile. The DSRC radio can send and receive messages with other vehicles in the area, as well as communicate with fixed radios connected to traffic signals or construction zones.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

The researchers at WMG use a novel instrumentation design that at the University of Warwick have been developing a new range of methods of that includes an in-situ reference electrode coupled with an optical fiber temperature sensor.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

As we’ve encountered thousands of different situations, we’ve built software models of what to expect, from the likely (a car stopping at a red light) to the unlikely (blowing through it). Traffic signal mapping and detection A system and method provides maps identifying the 3D location of traffic lights. Title and description.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Component durability studies examined used aggressive test fluids with poorly understood connection to commercial fuels, the NREL team found. Research reviewed by NREL in this area mostly used ASTM Reference Fuel C as the hydrocarbon control and SAE J1681 Aggressive Ethanol blended with Reference Fuel C at different levels as the test fluids.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2014

The delegation visited the Floating NPP Training Center and the Baltic Shipyard and met with the members of the team for the reference floating NPP construction project, and examined the floating power generating unit currently under construction. They might be connected to coastal infrastructure or float next to consumer.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In the new Corvette, a shape memory alloy wire opens the hatch vent whenever the deck lid is opened, using heat from an electrical current in a similar manner to the trunk lights. Shape memory alloys “remember” their original shape and return to it when de-activated.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2014

The Discovery Vision Concept’s headlights feature laser diodes in combination with LED running lights. These lights utilize laser-activated phosphor projection to emit a very bright and even beam of pure white light. Laser Referencing. Transparent Hood.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The system uses no cable connections and charges this special BMW i8 Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 1.9 Other enhancements include a roll bar, rear wing and rear hatch made of carbon fiber, a front splitter, sports seats from the BMW M4 GTS, 4-point belt, a roof-mounted signal light system, BMW M carbon ceramic brakes and a sports chassis.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2019

The cabin incorporates technologies to create a welcoming environment while assisting drivers and connecting occupants to the world around them. The customizable screens enable the front passenger to see and control a range of functions, from infotainment to cabin lighting, as well as heating and ventilation.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 44% between 2006 and 2030, driven by strong long-term economic growth in the developing nations of the world, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2009 ( IEO2009 ) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2011

A 2010 NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) analysis concluded that V2V systems potentially could address 79% of all vehicle target crashes, 81% of all light-vehicle target crashes, and 71% of all heavy-truck target crashes annually. US DOT Connected Vehicles Research. Background.

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Vehicles Ford Connect Connected 223

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2017

TDCs from ams, which can measure short time intervals with great precision, are widely used in light detection and ranging (LIDAR) and laser-ranging devices, in positron emission tomography (PET) medical scanners, and in automated test equipment (ATE).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) relying on these maps as a reference for precise navigation combine Civil Maps’ localization with preexisting map information to inform real time decision-making. Ride-along demonstrations that showcase this pairing of advanced mapping technology and AR are ongoing at Civil Maps’ headquarters in Albany, California.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2016

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) has issued a $30-million funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001564 ) for the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.). This input is now reflected in the NEXTCAR FOA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2013

Traditionally, automotive electronic system designs have required multiple components—some created with a high-voltage process to connect to the battery and power actuator outputs, as well as MCUs created with a low-voltage digital logic process. Target applications are instrument cluster, window lift, HVAC control and LED lighting.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2016

Redpine Signals has introduced a multi-protocol wireless solution with ultra-low power and a low cost designed to drive the emergence of the connected car. The WaveCombo solution also includes a software development kit (SDK) that includes two hardware boards for end to end testing with OBU and RSU reference designs. and ZigBee.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, General Motors engineers presented the first front-wheel-drive (FWD) iteration of their two-mode hybrid transaxle, termed the 2MT70 ( earlier post ), scheduled for its first application in the Saturn 2009 VUE 2-Mode Hybrid light sport-utility vehicle later this year ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. The potential is significant. The ICE is a complex system whose operation is controlled by a wide range of processes.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to programs capable of self-learning by using algorithms to recognize, evaluate and interpret patterns. The profile for the Volkswagen ID can control parameters such as seating, lighting, climate control, infotainment (including streaming services) and scents. Artificial Intelligence.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Manufactured using cladding technology, the 21-inch wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models. Audi Wireless Charging (AWC) refers to contactless induction charging. This ultra-lightweight construction is the foundation for the technology study’s low curb weight of 480 kg.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Referring to the schematic, The dedicated cylinder is run with up to 40% excess fuel to create H 2 and CO, as well as power the crankshaft. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The standard (T/CSAE 53-2107) was developed by a working group led by General Motors, together with Tsinghua University and Chang’an Auto, with the support of the China Industry Innovation Alliance for the Intelligent and Connected Vehicles. The data interaction standard and interface are defined by the standard as well.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. Applications need to use an integrated approach to design, develop, and optimize an assembly consisting of what would have been at least four light duty vehicle components made from traditional metals.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2016

The battery can either be charged via a cable connection at a public charging station or a conventional domestic outlet or, for even more convenience, it can be charged wirelessly, via an electromagnetic field. The classic circular instruments are combined with deep displays and act as a reference to the history of Mercedes-Benz.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 7, 2024

In a decades-old conceptual model of networking, the LAN itself (the wires and low-level hardware) is referred to as Layer 2, or the data link layer. Routers and the operations they perform are referred to as Layer 3, or the network layer. The bridge would connect to two Ethernet LANs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The objective of this AOI is to develop and demonstrate the capability of multi-material joining techniques for aluminum to advanced steel for light-duty vehicle body-in-white (BIW) joints. for high-energy batteries for use in PHEV40 (PHEVs with a 40 mile all electric range) and EV light-duty vehicles. mm and 5 mm thick. mm and 5 mm.

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EV Adoption

MAY 15, 2022

This requires simple, easy-to-understand terms without jargon, and that leverage consumer’s existing reference point of the gasoline refueling experience. In an ensuing discussion around this “charging station” reference it wasn’t clear what the author meant. 39% assumed charging station refers to the site/location and 43.2%

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A reference antenna picks up a signal from, say, a cell tower, while a surveillance antenna is tuned to the same frequency. The reference and surveillance signals are compared. The Pi is connected to the SDR via a data link, and in turn the SDR is connected via coaxial cables to two directional TV antennas [right and left].

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 27, 2024

Qianfan—”thousands sails” in Chinese and also referred to as Spacesail or G60 —is a project run by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST). More recently, emerging companies have been given the green light to make larger rockets. China launched its first batch of satellites for its Qianfan megaconstellation earlier this month.

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