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NXP Semiconductors today announced the release of the UJA107x family, its second generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. The UJA107x SBCs optimize the performance, power consumption and cost of electronic control units (ECUs) for a broad range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, climate control, seat control, electric power steering (EPS), adaptive lighting, rain/light sensors, parking assist...

Key international industry figures will congregate in the UK for a series of events and networking opportunities during International Motorsport Business Week on 9-15 January 2012.

Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies today announced plans to significantly expand the North American footprint of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). Through an agreement between the two companies, Eaton’s Level II and DC quick charging Pow-R-Station charging stations can now connect to Coulomb’s ChargePoint® Network, the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world.

“The internal-combustion engine will continue to play a major role in the future of personal mobility, and will contribute to the protection of the world’s climate and the conservation of our limited fossil-fuel reserves,” says Dr. Marcus Heyn, Executive Vice President Passenger Cars in the Bosch Diesel Systems division. The global market for new vehicles will grow from its present level of 71 million to 103 million in 2020. Of this figure,...

A new business has been established in the UK to help connect technology developers to international vehicle manufacturers and their tier 1 suppliers. This initiative by Productiv Limited, which has been created to take new technology into production, will provide wide ranging support to small and medium sized enterprises, helping to industrialise emerging low carbon technologies.

A world-leading team of UK engineers has been charged with developing a new motor for electric vehicles that will significantly reduce our future dependency on rare earth metals.

By David Jacquinod, Product Marketing manager, Automotive Products Business Unit, International Rectifier

Boston-Power, Inc.’s game-changing lithium-ion battery technology is a highlight of the all-electric 9-3 ePower Saab is showcasing today at the European Motor Show Brussels. Saab is hosting a luncheon and press conference at the event spotlighting the ePower as part of its line-up of new cars that also includes its new 9-4X crossover.

With two new vehicle sound generators, Delphi Automotive can help global vehicle manufacturers warn pedestrians of approaching hybrid and electric vehicles. Designed to comply with legislation expected to mandate minimal sound for both hybrid and electric vehicles, these environmentally friendly sounders are not only robust, but compact, light weight and low cost. The single-box solutions are lead-free, waterproof and temperature resistant.

Better Place today announced an electric vehicle (EV) charging and demonstration project in Ontario supported by the Ontario Government. Better Place has partnered with two of Ontario’s largest municipally-owned electric utilities – PowerStream Inc. and Veridian Connections Inc. – as well as the City of Toronto and national charity Evergreen to deploy an EV charging network, promote EV education, and lay groundwork for EVs in Canada’s mos...