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Transportation

Transportation technology refers to tools and machines used to solve problems or improve conditions in respect to the movement of people and goods. In the following, I will scratch the surface and provide some examples of the technological journey of the transportation industry - touching as well the frontiers of the sector, i.e. handling, monitoring and warehousing.

NXP Expands S32 Platform with Motor Control Solution for Software-Defined Vehicle Edge Nodes

“NXP Semiconductors N.V.(NASDAQ: NXPI) expands its scalable S32 vehicle compute platform with the introduction of the S32M2. The purpose-built motor control solution is optimized for efficiency improvement across vehicle applications such as pumps, fans, sunroof and seat position …

Renesas Unveils Processor Roadmap for Next-Gen Automotive SoCs and MCUs

“Future Offerings to Include R-Car SoCs with Advanced In-Package Chiplet Integration Technology and Arm-Based Automotive MCUs Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today laid out plans for its next-generation system on chips (SoCs) and …

Amazon pledges parcels in an hour using drone deliveries

“Amazon has announced it will start using drones to deliver parcels in the UK in under an hour. The online retail giant said the service would start in one location which is yet to be revealed, at the end of …

BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ Silicon-Carbide Technology in Viper Power Module for Volvo Cars’ Next-Generation Electric Vehicles

“STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will supply BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, with the latest third generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC …

Stratolaunch Successfully Completes Separation Test of Talon-A Vehicle

“Stratolaunch LLC announces it has successfully completed a separation release test of the Talon-A separation test vehicle, TA-0. The flight was the eleventh for the company’s launch platform Roc and the second time the team has conducted flight …

NIO and NXP Collaborate on 4D Imaging Radar Deployment

“NXP Semiconductors N.V.(NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced NIO Inc., a leading brand in the global premium smart electric vehicle market, will leverage NXP’s leading automotive radar technology, including its ground-breaking imaging radar solution. NXP’s latest 4D imaging …

Efficient and high-performing vehicle architecture: Cooperation of Continental and Infineon

“Continental will be collaborating with Infineon Technologies AG in the development of server-based vehicle architectures. The goal is an organized and efficient electrics/electronics (E/E) architecture with central high-performance computers (HPC) and a few, powerful Zone Control Units (ZCU …

STMicroelectronics’ automotive-qualified micro-power op amp endures harsh temperature and extended mission profile

“With micro-power current consumption and 150°C operating-temperature capability, STMicroelectronics’ TSU111H 5V automotive operational amplifier delivers a combination of properties that are unusual to find in one device. Qualified to AEC-Q100 temperature Grade 0 (-40°C to 150°C …

Renesas Delivers 10 New Winning Combinations That Include Both Automotive and Non-Automotive Products

“Fully Tested Solutions Showcase Entire Renesas Portfolio; Address EV Charging, Vehicle Cluster Control and Other Applications. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) today announced that it has introduced 10 new Winning Combinations that combine a broad range of products from Renesas …

VISTA X-62 Advancing Autonomy And Changing The Face Of Air Power

“The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) VISTA X-62A, a one-of-a-kind training aircraft, was flown by an artificial intelligence agent for more than 17 hours recently, representing the first time AI engaged on a tactical aircraft. VISTA, short for Variable In-flight Simulation …