Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) launches new current ratings for its EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chips. With the broad range of current classes from 300 A up to 900 A, the portfolio offers inverter designers a high degree of flexibility while also providing increased power density and performance. In addition to solar and drive applications, the portfolio is also tailored for commercial, construction and agricultural vehicles (CAV) as well as for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) inverters.
Dr. Johannes Scharf (40), Chairman of the Executive Board of FEV Europe GmbH is named one of Automotive News Europe’s “Rising Stars” for 2021. With its prestigious annual award, the renowned publication honors young executives who help to drive the industry forward, foster change and innovation and make bold decisions.
Is the driver tired or even asleep? Cameras in the vehicle’s interior can already monitor this. Especially in the case of automated driving, interior cameras are important and prescribed by law. A new system developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB is the world’s first to be able to use image data to draw conclusions about the driver’s activity and analyze how quickly they would be able to take control of the vehicle.
The internationally positioned automotive supplier HELLA will be presenting a wide range of innovative lighting and electronics solutions for the mobility of the future at the IAA Mobility 2021 (7 to 12 September 2021) in Munich. HELLA's trade fair presentation will focus in particular on product solutions for the major future topics of electromobility, automated driving, digital light and software. In addition to a 400 square metre trade fair booth (Hall A1, Booth B40), HELLA is expanding its trade fair presence this year to include a digital customer and product presentation platform.
Dayco, a leading global manufacturer of engine products and drive systems for the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial markets, recently announced that it will be supplying its advanced heavy-duty decouplers to a leading truck manufacturer in China.
Nuremberg – From New York’s skyline across the Great Plains all the way to the beaches of California: With a swift road trip in the VW ID.4 all across 48 US states, Volkswagen is demonstrating right now that the world can already be experienced in a climate-friendly way in your own car – fully electric and comfortable. That’s also thanks to the technology of LEONI.
Shanghai, China. ZF has launched its next generation mid-range radar to support advanced ADAS safety functions and enhance the available ZF coASSIST semi-automated system on the Dongfeng Aeolus Yixuan MAX in China.
Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics, and Thales, members of the Software République are launching their first open innovation challenge. The competition will start on September 6 and will be open to start-ups, entrepreneurs, SMEs, research institutes, academics, or anyone wishing to become an actor of a new European mobility. Candidates are called upon to submit their projects for sustainable and intelligent mobility based on data provided by the members of the Software République. A unique opportunity for participants to see their ideas become reality with the support of six major companies and to join the Software République ecosystem.
Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce it has significantly expanded the electrification testing capabilities at its Vehicle Environmental Test Center, which will be rebranded as the Vehicle Electrification and Environmental Test Center (VE+ET).