VodafoneZiggo calls on Red Hat to help power 5G and IT applications

Red Hat, Inc., a provider of open source solutions, has been selected by VodafoneZiggo to provide a hybrid cloud platform based on Red Hat OpenShift enterprise Kubernetes platform. The platform will be designed to unify application infrastructure for VodafoneZiggo’s network and IT architectures, including its new standalone 5G core, targeting increased productivity and faster time

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New EasyPACK 2B EDT2 power module for traction inverters up to 50 kW

Infineon Technologies AG introduces the automotive qualified EasyPACK 2B EDT2, a flexible and scalable half-bridge power module. Depending on inverter conditions, this 750 V device can reach a maximum power of up to 50 kW and 230 A . With its featured specs, the module is optimised for inverter applications in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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ByteSnap reveals gesture recognition and UI demos at EDS 2021

ByteSnap Design, will be showcasing AI Gesture recognition technology, accelerated GUI development for 4K displays and speaking about Debug Forensics at the Engineering Design Show, EDS 2021, on 19 – 20 October 2021.

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Renesas launches ‘accurate, cost-effective’ pressure sensing for automotive applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the RAA2S425x Family of ICs for automotive pressure sensing systems.

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PTC and Volvo Group announce digital engineering collaboration

PTC and the Volvo Group announced plans to further increase collaboration around digital engineering. Volvo Group has decided to unify its CAD platforms, which positions PTC’s products to serve as the primary CAD and PLM solutions used in the Volvo Group for complete vehicle design.

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Orange lands a new transatlantic submarine cable on France’s Gironde coast

This weekend Orange landed the “AMITIE” submarine telecommunications cable on a beach in the commune of Le Porge, near Bordeaux (Gironde).

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Long-term self-driving transport service launches north of the Arctic Circle

In February 2022 two custom-built, fully electric Toyota Proaces will hit the roads of the city of Bodo in Northern Norway. The service will be driven on public roads in mixed traffic, along a 3,6-kilometre long route in the city centre and support the public transportation system.

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TAE Technologies commercialises power management tech for EVs

TAE Technologies, the private fusion energy company, has announced the formation of a new division dedicated to power management. TAE Power Management’s groundbreaking technologies will enable the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) and accelerate the uptake of electrified energy and storage systems.

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IOTICS to build a digital twin of Portsmouth International Port

IOTICS is creating a digital twin of Portsmouth International Port as part of an ambitious £1.5m (€1.75m) project to demonstrate an achievable modular green hydrogen generation system within the Port.

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Spirent charts the way forward for autonomous systems with BVLOS mission enabler

Spirent Communications plc, the provider of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) test and assurance solutions, announced the launch of Spirent GNSS Foresight, an innovative cloud-based solution that lets operators know in advance where and when GPS or GNSS positioning is reliable for unmanned and autonomous journeys.

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Almost half of drivers still have no plans to move to electric vehicles, survey finds

RingGo, a UK-based cashless parking provider, recently surveyed its users to understand the evolving attitudes towards electric vehicles (EVs). It discovered that, despite growing societal efforts to promote cleaner driving, attitudes are not changing at pace.

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Next stop Switzerland new sustainable, autonomous public transport service about to start

Sensible 4 and Swiss Transit Lab are starting a new, long-term pilot in Switzerland with an electric Level 4 autonomous shuttle bus. The demonstration of the software and vehicle performance is happening already these days in Schaffhausen, at the annual event of the Swiss Public Transportation Association (VOV). Later the shuttle bus will be driving

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Intel CEO predicts chips will be more than 20% of premium vehicles’ Bill of Materials by 2030

During his first in-person keynote since taking the helm of Intel in February, CEO, Pat Gelsinger predicted that semiconductors will account for more than 20% of the total premium vehicle bill of materials (BOM) by 2030. That represents an unprecedented 5x growth rate over 2019’s 4% figure.

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Smoove and Zoov unveil Fusion connected electric bike for self-service and long-term leasing

Two French companies, Smoove and Zoov, having joined forces in April, aim to increase the uptake of cycling exponentially in all regions. They plan to do this by enabling cities to offer universal, integrated access to bikes to meet all the mobility needs of their residents.

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Smart transportation market is predicted to grow as enabling 5G network & COVID-19 impact

The global smart transportation market was valued at US$57.9 billion (€49.50 billion) in 2018 and is expected to reach US$191.3 billion (€163.55 billion) in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period. Rising population demands, increased safety and convenience, are some of major benefits offered by smart transportation which are driving the growth of the smart transportation market globally. 

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Trinamic’s 3-phase MOSFET gate driver maximises battery life and cuts component count by half

TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG, now part of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc, introduces the fully integrated TMC6140-LA 3phase MOSFET gate driver that simplifies design and maximises battery life of brushless direct current (DC) motor drives.

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