Automotive & Transportation

April 2024

The first device of the new Infineon AURIX™ TC4X series is already secured with ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x.

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate to Optimize Security of Next-Generation AURIX Microcontrollers with ESCRYPT CycurHSM

As the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicles and new E/E architectures, the demand for high-performance hardware and robust cybersecurity solutions increases. To address this requirement, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has integrated the ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x Automotive Secu

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04/29/2024

Wireless Trains and Fuel Economy - IDTechEx Explores the Potential Behind Electric and Zero-Emission Trains

IDTechEx

Trains that could travel to more tucked-away parts of the country with zero emissions are an example of the potential behind battery electric (BEV) and fuel cell (FC) trains. The benefits to the environment, alongside businesses removing long-term fuel costs, could make this advancement even more worthwhile. Fuel economy a

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04/26/2024

AGX, RGS, and RLS Series provide high power density with 21kVA/kW in a single 4U chassis.

Regenerative Series of High Performing, Flexible, and Intelligent AC/DC Power Sources and Electronic Loads

Pacific Power Source, a leading global provider of AC & DC power test solutions, announces its regenerative product line to support the growing demand in electrification including the: All-in-1 AGX Regenerative AC/DC Source, 2-in-1 RGS Regenerative Grid Simulator, and RLS Regenerative Load Simulator. These bidirectio

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04/26/2024

Great Western Railway's ;atest trial has seen a battery-powered train travel 86 miles without recharging.

Battery-powered Train Sets UK Distance Record

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

There are a great many advantages in the electrification of railways, such as higher efficiency and less pollution, but there are also a good many disadvantages. For example, electrification is a huge cost in the terms of infrastructure, and the rail tracks usually have to be closed while the lines

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04/23/2024

The Biggest Barrier to a Vibrant Second-Hand EV Market? Price

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

As early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) trade up for the latest models, the used EV market is beginning to mature in the United States. Yet many potential buyers, particularly low-income drivers, are skeptical of EV’s conveniences and are put off by the price, according to a study conducted at

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04/22/2024

Figure 1. A 300 kW battery test system (courtesy of EA Elektro-Automatik)

Evolving EV Battery Technology Challenges Test Systems

By Elektro-Automatik

Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers and EV manufacturers are working to overcome the two major challenges facing electric vehicles: total travel distance before needing battery pack recharge and recharge time. As a result, battery pack voltages are rising to lower the weight and size of current-carrying co

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04/16/2024

Gustavo Cibrian, Product Portfolio Manager, Battery Interconnect Systems, ENNOVI

PSDcast – New Company to Help with Electric Transition

Interplex recently launched the company ENNOVI, which according to their press release, will help customers get to the electric future faster and is primed to support the sector’s drive for innovation, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. And on the line to discuss that is Gustavo Cibrian, Product Po

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04/15/2024

Vector's AUTOSAR Classic embedded software MICROSAR Classic supports Infineon's new AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller (MCU) family.

Vector Enables the Power of Infineon's AURIX TC4x Cyber Security Features

The rapidly growing connectivity of vehicles offers numerous opportunities for new, innovative automotive functionalities. At the same time, the potential for cyber-attacks on vehicle networks is increasing. It is therefore of great importance for car manufacturers and suppliers to implement appropriate security me

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04/12/2024

Ruggedized module, a finalist in RFID Journal LIVE’s Best New Product Awards, costs less and withstands more extreme temperatures, -40°C to +85°C, than typical modules operating from -20°C to 70°C

Ruggedized RAIN RFID Reader Module Designed for Extreme Temperatures and Environmental Conditions

Powercast Corporation, the industry’s one-stop-shop for wireless power, has launched its Extended-Temperature RAIN RFID Reader Module designed to integrate into high-temperature RFID readers that need to reliably operate in the extreme conditions present in automotive, industrial, outdoor, energy and other ap

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04/11/2024

ROHM's New Linear Op Amp Features Industry-Low 160nA Current Consumption

ROHM Semiconductor announced a new linear operational amplifier (op amp), the LMR1901YG-M, featuring the lowest current consumption in the industry. This makes it ideal for amplifying sensor signals used to detect and measure temperature, flow rate, gas concentration, and other parameters in applications po

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04/11/2024

STMicroelectronics Helps Panasonic Cycle Technology Bring AI to E-Assisted Bikes for Affordable Safety Boost

STMicroelectronics has announced that Panasonic Cycle Technology, Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) has adopted the STM32F3 microcontroller (MCU) and edge AI development tool, STM32Cube.AI, for their TiMO A e-assisted bike. ST’s edge AI solutions provide a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that leverages an ad

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04/03/2024

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Are Chinese Connected Vehicles a U.S. National Security Threat?

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Connected vehicles have gradually become the latest battleground in the ongoing Sino-American trade war. Detractors say they pose a threat to national security, but how real is the threat? The market, itself, is undeniable, expected to eclipse $200 billion by 2027-2028, buoyed by the runaway growth of EVs, A

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Date:

04/01/2024

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Catching up with Old Friends and New Tech at APEC

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

This year’s Applied Power Electronics Conference was unique for several reasons, not the least of which was its early timing. Instead of March, 2024’s gala took place in late February. That said, in many respects, the show was “more of the same” in the best possible way – the latest evolution of a

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Date:

04/01/2024