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NXP announced the release of the UJA107xA family, its next generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. Offering enhanced EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) performance, the chips meet the stringent requirements of global car OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen.

The Renault Nissan Alliance, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors announced that they have decided to develop and promote the technical reference for compliance of public recharge equipments for electric vehicles in Europe, based on the existing conformity brand “EV Ready”, originally launched by Renault and Schneider Electric.

This week, the buzz for one of 2012’s most eagerly-anticipated cars continues to grow as Renault announces the ten shortlisted entries from the student design competition to tie in with the launch of the 100% electric vehicle, the Twizy. The unique style of the two-seater run-around has captured creative imaginations across the country, but stakes are high for finalists as the designs are now open to the general public to cast their votes to fi...

King Automotive Systems Limited is a successful power train components supplier that has embraced robotics in a structured manner over the past six years. When tendering for new contracts, robots are now seen as an essential resource requirement to allow them to remain competitive against overseas businesses.

EcoVadis of France has been selected by RENAULT to set up an innovative platform in order to assess the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance of the international car manufacturer's suppliers. In a recent report, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recognised the use and validity of the tools offered by EcoVadis, in order to help companies integrate Sustainable Development criteria into their supply chain.

Littelfuse announced today that it will join Mouser Electronics, a design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, in sponsoring Ho-Pin Tung as he enters the qualifying races for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend. If Tung, who has completed a test run topping 220 miles per hour, succeeds in qualifying for the race, he will be the first Chinese national to compete in this event.

FCI has announced a new addition to its Power.S3 family of high power connectors for the EV (Electric Vehicle) market. The 2 way 230A/750V RCS890 is a 90˚ version of the proven RCS800, and offers greater design flexibility to meet the challenge of ensuring reliable connection with bulky, large diameter power cables.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) recently granted a EUR 180 million loan to the Renault Group to contribute to R&D for a new generation of batteries and motors for electric vehicles. This is a large-scale project in technological and environmental terms, to which the Bank adds value through its technical and financial expertise. EIB Vice-President Philippe de Fontaine Vive and Dominique Thormann, Financial Director of the Renault Group, today s...

By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx In this article, we share some of the research carried out for the new IDTechEx report, Electric Vehicle Industry Profitability 2012 - Where, Why, What Next - vehicles & components, hybrid & pure electric, land, water, air, winning strategies, forecasts. (www.IDTechEx.com/EVprofit)

Renault has announced that British Gas will be its preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for its new range of 100% electric zero-emission(1) car and vans in the UK.