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Automotive innovation brings connected car technologies
Celebrating 15 years of supplying technology solutions for the automotive industry is Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm Technologies is now the number one semiconductor supplier in telematics and Bluetooth car connectivity, and all major global automakers currently use its broad portfolio of automotive solutions across telematics, infotainment and connectivity.
Enhancing comfort and reliability
To provide sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries, Volvo Trucks has introduced a new battery system for its FH and FM ranges.“Drivers can enjoy improved comfort and living conditions, knowing that they have enough power for their needs, with minimal risk of draining all the power from the starter batteries,” said Samuel Nerdal, Product Manager Electrical and Ele...
Battery management system yields safer EVs
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) highlight the challenges faced by large Lithium Ion batteries that need to operate efficiently in extreme and harsh environments, say Tamer Kira and Daniel Miller, Maxim Integrated
Born to drive: Developing driverless car deliveries
In order to test the option of driverless movement of cars through the logistics chain, echnology company Semcon is now working together with Volvo Bil. An autonomous solution may free up both time and resources. The project will commence with a pilot study in January.
The good, the bad and the ugly: EVs and off grid forecasting
When the Mayor of London plans a ban on parking in all new apartment blocks, it is best not to assume, that car sales will go on up forever. Factor in trials of autonomous taxi-buses from Switzerland to New Zealand and the rise in internet shopping using electric delivery vans. They are all going to hit car sales, including taxis. Bill Gates’ Belmont new city in Arizona is being based on more space-efficient, safer, less expensive alternati...
eCall automotive telematics become mandatory in the EU
Legislation on eCall (emergency call) functionality is one of the major factors driving advanced vehicle connectivity today. An eCall subsystem will automatically call the emergency services in the event of an accident or crash. The system will be mandatory for all cars and vans sold in the EU from April 2018. Guest piece written byAlan Jermyn, Avnet Abacus.
Electric vehicles are taking over the automotive market
Without a doubt, the market for electric vehicles is growing rapidly. While we are still in the initial phase there are several signs that the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) market is emerging from its infancy. Figures from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) confirm this; whereas in 2010 the worldwide electric vehicle market was more or less zero, by 2015 over half a million electric cars had been sold - and sales are continu...
Can AI and analytics make a difference for automotive?
More and more personal information about consumers is being collected today by businesses in order to deliver actionable insights that are having a genuine business impact.Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the connected car market, where much is being done to test a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the major challenges faced in autonomous driving such as safety, security and trust. Guest piece written byAkihiro Kurita, ...
Speed and precision makes commercial battery production feasible
The electric vehicle trend is self-explanatory, with several countries and manufacturers looking to adopt electric and hybrid drive technologies for future car propulsion. Volvo for example has announced that it is switching from 100% reliance upon the internal combustion engine to electric based propulsion.
Next-gen automotive systems discussed at ETAS Connections
AtETAS Connections 2017 in Germany,Lynx Software Technologies will be providing their insights on supporting automotive ECU consolidation without compromising safety, security and real time behaviour.