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March 1, 2007

Frost: Sensor Fusion Emerges as Primary Means of Enhanced Function in Auto Applications
There is growing potential in Europe for the use of sensor fusion in different automotive application domains recently, including power train, ... more

February 28, 2007

Xcel/NREL Study Finds PHEVs May Reduce Emissions, Ownership Costs
A six-month Xcel Energy study found that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) using a 9 kilowatt-hour (kH) battery could reduce overall carbon ... more

February 28, 2007

EU Research Advances Efficient Hydrogen-Fuelled Engines
A European research team, together with U.S. partners, announced the development of a new type of hydrogen technology in a project that will ... more

February 27, 2007

ABI: Automotive Night Vision Has Potential to Become Mainstream Application
Automotive night vision systems are in their infancy - again, according to ABI Research. ... more

February 20, 2007

Freescale Applications Processor Drives Ford Sync in-car Communications, Entertainment System
The Freescale Semiconductor i.MX31 multimedia applications processor is the engine used in the Ford Sync in-car communications and entertainment ... more

February 12, 2007

NTCIP Publishes Object Definitions for Actuated Traffic Signal Controller Units - NTCIP 1202
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the National ... more

February 8, 2007

EC Outlines New Strategy for European Auto Industry
The European Commission (EC) agreed upon a comprehensive strategy for the European car industry, aimed at keeping the manufacturing of motor ... more

February 8, 2007

EC Plans Legislation to Reduce CO2 Emissions From Cars
The European Commission (EC) recently proposed a comprehensive strategy to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars and vans sold ... more

February 8, 2007

EC Details New Strategy for European Car Sector
The European Commission (EC) released a new communication outlining the direction in which it intends to steer future automotive policy. ... more

February 8, 2007

FAQ on EC Strategy to Reduce CO2 Emissions From Cars
After power generation, road transport is the second biggest source of greenhouse gas emissionsin the European Union (EU). ... more