All articles by Arjen Bongard – Page 90
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ArticleSwiss company wants Android in the connected car
Myriad Group, a Swiss mobile technology company, says it is in talks with leading automotive companies to extend Google's Android mobile operating system to the connected car.Myriad has developed software called Alien Dalvik that lets the majority of Android appllications run unmodified on a wide range of platforms and devices. ...
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ArticleMeet the new CIO: study shows role should be split
The traditional responsibilities of the CIO would be better handled by two separate top executives, according to a survey of 1,000 managers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.According to the study, carried out by consultants Detecon with the help of Germany's hi-tech association Bitkom, companies need a stronger separation between IT ...
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ArticleLG Chem CEO: EV battery with triple range by 2014
The Chevy Volt has a lithium-ion battery that uses LG Chem technology (Photo:GM)The CEO of chemicals group LG Chem expects a second generation of batteries to give electric vehicle three times the range they have at present. The batteries will be in production vehicles by 2014-2015, he predicted.In an interview ...
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ArticleUsing Google's predictive software, Ford cars may get a lot smarter
With the help of Cloud computing, analytics and Google's predictive software, the car of the future can learn a driver's habits and help improve vehicle performance.Ford researchers are testing whether a car can be made smart enough to independently change its performance to deliver optimal driving characteristics and fuel efficiency. ...
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ArticleMicrosoft confirms it is buying Skype
Microsoft confirmed Tuesday it is buying Skype for 8.5 billion dlrs in cash. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies."Skype is a phenomenal service that is loved by millions of people around the world," Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said in a press release. "Together ...
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ArticleElmos introduces stop-start chip set
Elmos has introduced a chip set that will maintain a car's voltage when the engine is halted as part of its stop-start functionality.The German semiconductor maker said the chip set will help vehicles save fuel and improve their CO2 balance.The start-stop chip set consists of a multiphase boost converter and ...
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ArticleWSJ: Microsoft nears deal to buy Skype
If the acquisition takes place, it would be the biggest in Microsoft’s historyThe Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Microsoft is nearing a deal to buy internet telephone company Skype for between 7 billion and 8 billion dlrs.The newspaper, citing sources, said the takeover could be announced as early as ...
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ArticleAn overview of automakers' PLM systems
Automakers want more open PLM systems (source:PTC)Automakers are changing their PLM systems. They are increasingly relying on Dassault's Catia and Siemens' NX for car development. But they are also implementing software from other providers.At the same time, users of PLM software are calling for more open systems. ProSTEP iViP, a ...
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ArticleContinental develops stereo camera to improve car safety systems
Continental says its stereo camera will help cars avoid accidents with pedestrians (source: Continental)German automotive supplier Continental is adding a stereo camera to its “ContiGuard” safety system in an effort to further reduce traffic accidents involving pedestrians.The company said the stereo camera, which uses six-dimensional image analysis is able to ...
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ArticleAustrian sound for Lamborghini Aventador
The Lamborghini AventadorLamborghini's Aventador LP 700-4 super sports car will feature a high-performance lightweight sound system designed by Audio Mobil.The Austrian infotainment specialist said it worked with Lamborghini engineers to reduce the weight of its "high-power-lightweight" (HPL) sound system by 42 pc compared with conventional systems. At the same time, ...
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ArticleDaimler: 10-year agreement with Siemens PLM
Daimler has agreed with Siemens on a 10-year agreement for the use of the technology group's NX CAD software.The German premium car group decided last year to replace its Dassault CATIA software with Siemens' NX CAD system. The move came as a surprise to France-based Dassault.Daimler wants to implement Siemens ...
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AUTOSAR conference - Frankfurt
The third open AUTOSAR conference will take place  May 11 in Frankfurt.The one-day gathering features presentations by executives of BMW, Volkswagen, Renault, PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, Bosch, Continental, Valeo and other companies.VW's Bernd Kunkel will discuss how AUTOSAR initiatives are implemented at core car-company members of the development partnership.Continental's Khosrau Heidary will ...
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ArticleAt Intel, a new transistor design
Intel’s new 3-D transistor features vertical fins (pictured)Intel has redesigned the basic microprocessor, claiming a new three-dimensional transistor will boost performance and lower power consumption.The new transistors are particularly well suited for small handheld devices, the California-based chipmaker said.Intel said its new 3-D Tri-Gate transistors will be implemented in its ...
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ArticleJaguar will build hybrid supercar
The C-X75 concept for a hybrid supercar was unveiled at the 2010 Paris auto showJaguar plans to build a hybrid supercar with an acceleration from 0 to 100km/h of 3.0 seconds and a top speed in excess of 300km/h.The premium carmaker, a unit of Tata Motors of India, said the ...
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ArticleIBM, Inchron provide integrated development tool to Continental, Hella Hueck
IBM’s Rational Rhapsody provides a visual development environment for systems engineers and software developersGerman automotive suppliers Continental and Hella Hueck are among the first users of a new suite of development software tools from IBM and Inchron, a maker of design solutions for embedded systems.The software, which is designed to ...
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ArticleRealVNC's connectivity software to be integrated in Jaguar XJ
A Blackberry Smartphone is integrated into the Jaguar XJ using RealVNC softwareJaguar's XJ model will feature smartphone connectivity developed by British remote-control software maker RealVNC.At the Blackberry World conference in Orlando, Florida, this week Jaguar showed the system, which projects the display of a smartphone onto its central touchscreen.The system, ...
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ArticleNew York selects Nissan for taxi fleet
Nissan’s New York taxis will feature sliding doors and USB plugs for passengersNew York will make Nissan's NV200 the exclusive taxi for the city beginning in late 2013.The Japanese carmaker's taxi vehicle won a competition against Ford and Turkey's Karsan.Nissan said in a press statement that it will work with ...
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ArticleBMW posts record first-quarter results
BMW CEO Reithofer is pleased with first-quarter resultsBMW posted record results in the first quarter of 2011Â and reaffirmed its goal of building more than 1.5 million new vehicles this year.The German premium car maker said its profit before financial results soared to 1.9 billion euros in the first quarter ...
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ArticleUrban Mobility 3.0 - London
Frost & Sullivan will host a two-day workshop in June focusing on smart mobility business opportunities resulting from urbanization and the growth of mega-cities.The market researchers will hold a workshop titled "Urban Mobility 3.0" in London June 15-16. During the two-day event, speakers will look at opportunities for smart mobility ...
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Article2,000 users for Daimler's Web-based ride-sharing project
car2gether lets users book a ride using their smartphonesDaimler said that, after six months, it had registered 2,000 users for its "car2gether" ride sharing project.Car2gether was launched last September in the German cities of Ulm and Aachen. The service brings together cars that have empty seats and passengers looking for ...
