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ArticleNew European research project aims at boosting EV efficiency
Bosch says worries over driving range are a big concern for electric vehicle buyers (Photo: Bosch)A group of automotive companies including Robert Bosch and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen hopes to find ways to expand the driving range of electric vehicles without increasing battery size.The European Union sponsored "OpEneR" project, which stands for "Optimal ...
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ArticleBosch, CST develop simulation for power electronics
A Bosch electric motorRobert Bosch, Computer Simulation Technology AG and Berlin's Technical University are jointly developing a software package to test energy-efficient power electronics.The project may help the electric-vehicle industry lower costs and speed up development of key technology inside the car.The so-called SOlar project - a German acronym for ...
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ArticleFraunhofer's vision of sustainable transportation at Hanover Fair
Segway’s Personal Transporter is one example of new modes of transportation in citiesA German research institute has developed a transportation scenario for Germany that foresees no change in truck traffic, but a decline in passenger cars.The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI said in its "Vision for sustainable ...
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ArticleIntel, Fraunhofer cooperate in embedded systems
Fraunhofer and Intel executive signed an agreement during the CeBIT high-tech fairUS chipmaker Intel and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute want to strengthen cooperation in the field of embedded systems.The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding focusing on the development of embedded systems that are based on multi-core architectures.Embedded systems can ...
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ArticleETAPS, Saarbruecken
Europe's biggestsoftware conference will take place March 26 through April 3 in Saarbruecken, Germany.The ETAPS conference will focus on security and reliability of software systems. Researchers from all over the world will come to the event to participate in the discussion.The conference takes place against a backdrop of ever increasing ...
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ArticleNeed to recharge the battery, will be back in a couple of minutes
Researchers Xindi Yu, Paul V. Braun and Huigang Zhang (l-to-r) pioneer a technology to recharge batteries in an instantUniversity of Illinois researchers have developed a technology that will allow dramatically faster charging and discharging of batteries without sacrificing energy storage capacity.The research may be significant for the future of electric ...
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ArticleSoftware helps prevent injuries in car manufacturing
LifeModeler’s biomechanical simulation software helps identify and reduce injury risks in manufacturingAn Ohio State University institute is implementing MSC and Lifemodeler software to assess and prevent injuries in car manufacturing.MSC Software, a provider of multidisciplinary simulation solutions, said Ohio State's Center for Occupational Health in Automotive Manufacturing (COHAM) has fully ...
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ArticleGerman govt extends virtual-reality research project
A combination of virtual reality and airflow simulation allows scientists to see and optimize material flows in a factoryThe German government has extended by almost three years a research project that aims to improve security and reliability of technical equipment and processes. The project may help improve electric-vehicle battery technology.The ...
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ArticleIHS Global Insight: Japan long-term economic impact limited
The impact of Japan's earthquake and nuclear disasters is likely to have severe effects within the country in coming months, but won't have a major macro-economic impact in the medium to longer term, according to researchers IHS Global Insight.In a preliminary assessment, the researchers said the major uncertainty in this ...
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ArticleEV charging creates opportunity for data connection
Complex electro-magnetic compatibility issues are discussed at the EMV 2011 fair and conference in StuttgartGerman powerline product maker devolo is developing an innovative technology for vehicle2grid communication that uses the battery recharging stations that will be built for a growing fleet of electric vehicles.Devolo is working with the University of ...
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ArticleiSuppli: OnStar subscriptions set to soar
Subscriptions to General Motors’ OnStar system are set to soar to 7.9 million by the end of 2017 from 5.1 million in 2010, according IHS iSuppli.The research company said the rise will mirror sales growth for GM as a whole. Sales of OnStar in new GM cars, where the service ...
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University of Ottawa car research project awarded 8 million dlrs
A University of Ottawa-led research network has been awarded a 5 million Canadian dlr grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).An additional 3 million dlrs was awarded by industry partners towards a large-scale research program the university predicts will transform the way Canadians drive.The project, ...
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Daily Mail: Cambridge scientist develops emotionally savvy sat-nav
A Cambridge professor has built a prototype of an in-car satellite navigation system that can detect a driver’s mood and respond to it.If developed further, the system could help avoid overloading a confused driver with information, for example by turning down the volume on the car radio or avoiding repetitive ...
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International Simulation Technology Conference, Stuttgart
The University of Stuttgart will host SimTech 2011, an international conference on simulation technology, June 14 through 17.The focus will be on molecular simulations, multi-scale and multi-physics mechanics, numerical mathematics, interactive visualization and related issues.More than 150 scientists from Stuttgart will present their latest research.SimTech adopts a cross-disciplinary approach and ...
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ArticleIn VW test car, autopilot can take over
In test, VW’s temporary auto pilot lets drivers take their hands off the wheelWith human error causing 90 percent of the most serious traffic accidents, Volkswagen is experimenting with an autopilot that will take over key functions in critical situations.The German carmaker has created a research vehicle as part of ...
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