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Vinnic Power launches Industrial-Grade 2000w Portable Power Station
Vinnic Power launches Industrial-Grade 2000w Portable Power Station Vinnic, one of the major battery manufacturers in Asia, releases a new series – Vinnic Power, industrial-grade 2000wh portable power station. Vinnic Power Station, boasting aluminium alloy shell design, is the most durable, safe and...
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Sustainable sodium and potassium ion battery performance astounds Bristol Scientists
Sustainable sodium and potassium ion battery performance astounds Bristol Scientists Researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, have developed high-performance sodium and potassium ion batteries using sustainably sourced cellulose. Scientists at the Bristol Composites Institute have developed a n...
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High-tech navigation tools will keep snowploughs on the roads during blizzards
High-tech navigation tools will keep snowploughs on the roads during blizzards Most Iowa drivers know the stress of a winter storm. High winds throw snow over farm fields and across the highway. At night, flakes shine like mini comets shooting across your headlights, leaving bright tails as they go....
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Porsche explores the battery’s role in balancing range, performance and sustainability
Porsche explores the battery’s role in balancing range, performance and sustainability Porsche has a clear goal: by 2030, the sports car manufacturer plans to have a carbon-neutral balance sheet across its entire value chain. The company’s timeline for changes to production and logistics...
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Phiar Technologies and Qualcomm transforming Automotive Cockpits with AI AR HUD
Phiar Technologies and Qualcomm transforming Automotive Cockpits with AI AR HUD Phiar Technologies, a leading platform for AI-powered Augmented Reality (AR) navigation for driving, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in connected car and digital cockpit experiences, today announced t...
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Wejo announces Neural Edge Processing platform for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Wejo announces Neural Edge Processing platform for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in cloud and software analytics generated from AV. EV and connected vehicle data (CVD), today announced it is developing a breakthrough Neural Edge Processing platform that will e...
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Pony.ai and Sinotrans further deployment of Autonomous Truck technologies
Pony.ai and Sinotrans further deployment of Autonomous Truck technologies Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced on December 27th that PonyTron, its autonomous trucking business unit, formed a joint venture with Sinotrans, part of China Merchants Group and one of...
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Innovusion showcasing Falcon and new LiDAR Robin at CES 2022
Innovusion showcasing Falcon and new LiDAR Robin at CES 2022 A global leader in the development and production of image-grade LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) products and technology, Innovusion will be showcasing its production ready Falcon and unveiling its newest LiDAR Robin at CES 2022. Toget...
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Start-up launches Bicycle Power Generator for energy harvesting at CES 2022
Start-up launches Bicycle Power Generator for energy harvesting at CES 2022 WITHUS & EARTH Co., Ltd., a company specializing in bicycle power generators that has won the CES Innovation Awards for three years in a row, will present an electric self-generator technology to lead energy harvesting i...
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Meet the all-new Lightning eChassis for Electric Commercial Vehicles
Meet the all-new Lightning eChassis for Electric Commercial Vehicles Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, today announced the availability of the Lightning eChassis, an all-new rolling chassis purpose-built for commercial EV appl...
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Kanzi One HMI toolchain drives Advanced Intelligent Cockpit development
Kanzi One HMI toolchain drives Advanced Intelligent Cockpit development Rightware today released Kanzi One, concluding a highly successful and oversubscribed beta program announced in September. The first automotive HMI toolchain to be fully compatible with Android™, Kanzi One delivers indust...
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Mercedes-Benz takes the electric VISION EQXX to an entirely new level
Mercedes-Benz takes the electric VISION EQXX to an entirely new level Range and efficiency are set to define the electric era. Outstanding range will make electric cars suitable for every journey and will speed adoption. Exceptional efficiency will create a virtuous circle of battery size and weight...
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Revitalizing technique could bring dead lithium batteries back to life
Revitalizing technique could bring dead lithium batteries back to life Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and bat...
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First mass-produced Automotive MEMS Solid-State LiDAR featured at CES 2022
First mass-produced Automotive MEMS Solid-State LiDAR featured at CES 2022 RoboSense LiDAR, the leading smart LiDAR sensor provider, announced it will be exhibiting its latest cutting-edge LiDAR solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 5 – 8 , 2022, starring RS-LiDAR M1 (M1), the...
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Euro NCAP announces the Top Performers of 2021
Euro NCAP announces the Top Performers of 2021 Euro NCAP kicks off the start of a new year of car safety testing by recognizing the top performers of last year and the winners of the 2021 Best in Class awards. Euro NCAP tested 33 new cars in 2021, of which 22 achieved the top 5-star ...
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Ford doubling All-Electric F-150 Lightning production to meet demand
Ford doubling All-Electric F-150 Lightning production to meet demand Ford Motor Company said today it is planning to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightning™ pickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 trucks per year to meet high demand for the first all-electr...
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Volta Trucks and HERE Technologies delivering last-mile navigation featuring what3words
Volta Trucks and HERE Technologies delivering last-mile navigation featuring what3words Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the forthcoming Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Te...
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72 percent believe technology makes the world a better place
72 percent believe technology makes the world a better place The vast majority of people surveyed worldwide believe that technological progress is making the world a better place (72 percent). This is a finding of the Bosch Tech Compass, a representative survey of the general public in China, India,...
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ACEINNA’s new Inertial Navigation and GNSS/RTK Solutions featured at CES 2022
ACEINNA’s new Inertial Navigation and GNSS/RTK Solutions featured at CES 2022 ACEINNA Inc., today announced the INS401 INS and GNSS/RTK solution for autonomous vehicle precise positioning at CES 2022. The INS401 is part of ACEINNA’s new product portfolio that provides high accuracy and high in...
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Blickfeld announces Smart 3D LiDAR with launch of Percept software at CES 2022
Blickfeld announces Smart 3D LiDAR with launch of Percept software at CES 2022 At CES 2022, Blickfeld, the Munich-based start-up developing breakthrough high performance and mass-producible LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensing technology, today launched its groundbreaking perception software,...
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Blink Charging unveils Next-Gen Electric Vehicle Charging Products at CES 2022
Blink Charging unveils Next-Gen Electric Vehicle Charging Products at CES 2022 Blink Charging Co., a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today unveiled seven new products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new EV charging...
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Survey reveals insights into Britain’s new and used car buyers
Survey reveals insights into Britain’s new and used car buyers Myths about ‘miserly Scots’ and financially cautious retired people have been squashed by revelations in one of the biggest surveys of car buying behaviour ever conducted in the UK. According to Autovia, Britain’s...
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Kia releases 2021 global sales figures and 2022 targets
Kia releases 2021 global sales figures and 2022 targets Kia Corporation has announced today that it has sold 2,777,056 vehicles in 2021, a 6.5 percent increase year-on-year. Kia’s 2021 sales in markets outside of Korea saw a 9.1 percent increase from the past year to 2,242,040 units. Sales in Korea...
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Touring the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road with a Porsche Taycan
Touring the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road with a Porsche Taycan The Timmelsjoch is not the fastest route over the Alpine divide – but it’s certainly one of the most beautiful: a road that’s a pleasure to drive, inviting travellers to stop along the way. A mountain pass is always a promise as well: of...
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Citroën reveals the My Ami Electric Buggy concept
Citroën reveals the My Ami Electric Buggy concept Citroën My Ami Buggy Concept is a distinctive illustration of how Citroën Ami Electric could be re-purposed to help customers enjoy their leisure time in a new way. Clearly a trail-blazer, with extrovert, colourful and adventurous styling, My Ami Bug...
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Morgan re-invents the three wheeler
Morgan re-invents the three wheeler The Morgan Motor Company has confirmed it is working on an all-new three-wheeled vehicle to replace the outgoing Morgan 3 Wheeler. An early glimpse of the model shows a heavily disguised engineering prototype undergoing durability testing. Having previously stated...
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XL Fleet electrifies heavy-duty Ram Pickups with Hybrid Electric Upfit Technology
XL Fleet electrifies heavy-duty Ram Pickups with Hybrid Electric Upfit Technology XL Fleet Corp., a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced it is now offering its hybrid electric drive system for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks. The...
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Ford E-Transits begin trials with fleet customers
Ford E-Transits begin trials with fleet customers Ford’s all-electric Transit is starting work on European roads as customer trials commence with a selection of major fleet operators ahead of the volume sales launch in spring 2022. The trial kicks off with 10 E-Transit prototypes being put to the te...
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The old Car Jump Study physics problem
The old Car Jump Study physics problem Many introductory physics courses present students with a theoretical scenario for an assignment. If an automobile is moving at a steady speed over a hill in the shape of a vertical circular arc, what is the maximum speed it can attain without losing contact wi...
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MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK
MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK MOKE International has announced that full production of MOKE vehicles has returned to the United Kingdom! All MOKEs will be built at a state-of-the-art facility operated by the British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Gro...
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FuelActive wins Technical Innovation of the Year at 2021 International Business Awards
FuelActive wins Technical Innovation of the Year at 2021 International Business Awards Cardiff-based clean fuel delivery developer FuelActive has become a Gold Stevie winner, for Technical Innovation of the Year, at the 2021 International Business Awards. The company’s patented fuel pick-up system d...
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Europe’s leading rail operators adopting IoT remote monitoring technology
Europe’s leading rail operators adopting IoT remote monitoring technology Worldsensing today confirmed mounting interest in its technology for rail infrastructure monitoring, with major European network operators currently evaluating and deploying the technology. SNCF’s rail network management arm S...
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Marelli to showcase next-generation Automotive Solutions at CES 2022
Marelli to showcase next-generation Automotive Solutions at CES 2022 Marelli, one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, will showcase its latest innovations at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, NV, January 5-8, 2022, at the Wynn Hotel. The invitation-only suite exp...
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C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute calls for Proposals for AI to Secure Critical Infrastructure
C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute calls for Proposals for AI to Secure Critical Infrastructure The C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute invites scholars, software developers, and researchers to advance the science of digital transformation with artificial intelligence (AI) designed to harden...
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Infineon Showcasing intelligent and secure IoT Solutions at CES 2022
Infineon Showcasing intelligent and secure IoT Solutions at CES 2022 Infineon Technologies AG today announced that at CES 2022 it will “Reimagine Innovation”, showcasing the company’s wide portfolio of IoT, power, security and automotive solutions. Infineon’s exhibits of new, innovative electronics...
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Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Powertrain Testing
Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Powertrain Testing Over the past decade, most transportation markets, from automotive, to military, aircraft, and even space systems have seen a tremendous surge of interest in hybrid and electric vehicle technology. To gain the promised efficiency benefits and green pr...
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Hyundai Mobis expands into the Metaverse with Mobility Experience at CES 2022
Hyundai Mobis expands into the Metaverse with Mobility Experience at CES 2022 Hyundai MOBIS, one of the world’s largest vehicle technology leaders will showcase its eco-friendly mobility vision in both the real and virtual world at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 5-8. The M.Vision POP a...
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A new regional Truck Museum has been inaugurated in the Czech Republic
A new regional Truck Museum has been inaugurated in the Czech Republic The new Truck Museum is inaugurated in Kopřivnice in the Czech Republic, will feature eighty commercial vehicles. Visitors will also learn about technical gems and attractions through augmented reality. The museum was built by th...
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All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production
All electric F150 Lightning Truck starts pre-production As the first pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks roll out of Ford’s new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center and demand soars for the all-electric truck, Ford said it will increase investment and add jobs to boost production. Ford is investing an ad...
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Cincoze launches Wide-Angle FHD sunlight-readable Display Modules
Cincoze launches Wide-Angle FHD sunlight-readable Display Modules Rugged embedded computer brand Cincoze announces the launch of three new 16:9 widescreen sunlight-readable display modules in 15”, 21”, and 24” to extend the CRYSTAL product line of industrial PCs and monitors. The 16:9 widescreen sun...
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Radar Scene Emulator accelerating the path to Vehicle Autonomy
Radar Scene Emulator accelerating the path to Vehicle Autonomy Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has introduced the Radar Scene Emulator, which enables automa...
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Unreal Engine brings Game-quality HMI capability features for the auto industry
Unreal Engine brings Game-quality HMI capability features for the auto industry An ability to seamlessly integrate astonishing game-quality Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) is amongst the latest features released by Epic Games for Unreal Engine, the real-time visualisation platform now used by nine of...
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Velodyne Lidar the official LiDAR sensor provider for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series
Velodyne Lidar the official LiDAR sensor provider for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced ROBORACE, the world’s first autonomous car racing series, has selected Velodyne as the official lidar sensor provider in its next generation vehicles. ROBORACE will use Velody...
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FedEx takes delivery of their first Electric Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop
FedEx takes delivery of their first Electric Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop FedEx Corp. today received its first five of an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM). The introduction of Brigh...
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How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications
How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications Logistics is an ever-evolving area that is constantly under the microscope for how it can be optimised and improved to ensure goods and services are readily available. One area that can take advantage of the multitude of technological...
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Dremel unveils the first Brushless Smart Connected Bluetooth Rotary Tool
Dremel unveils the first Brushless Smart Connected Bluetooth Rotary Tool As part of a new cordless line-up that is revolutionizing rotary tools, Dremel is upping the game with the introduction of the world’s first Brushless Smart Rotary Tool, the new flagship model 8260. As a leader in the rotary to...
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Geotab’s 10-point checklist explores preparing Fleets for Winter
Geotab’s 10-point checklist explores preparing Fleets for Winter While there is plenty to celebrate about this time of year, drivers and fleet operators should utilise this period to prepare their vehicles appropriately for the season. As with many things, prevention is better than cure when i...
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EIB supports €70m Oasen water infrastructure upgrades in the Netherlands
EIB supports €70m Oasen water infrastructure upgrades in the Netherlands The European Investment Bank and Dutch drinking water company Oasen have signed a loan agreement for €70 million to finance the company’s investment programme for the years 2022-2026. Oasen’s programme aims to upgrade drinking...
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Intel research will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025
Intel research will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025 In its relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law, Intel is unveiling key packaging, transistor and quantum physics breakthroughs fundamental to advancing and accelerating computing well into the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meet...
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Sygic launches Professional GPS Navigation on the Geotab Marketplace
Sygic launches Professional GPS Navigation on the Geotab Marketplace Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, has announced a partnership with Sygic, a global leader in GPS navigation solutions, to provide customers with offline GPS navigation and route planning for trucks a...
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Pony.ai has begun Autonomous Vehicle trials on Public Roads in Shenzhen
Pony.ai has begun Autonomous Vehicle trials on Public Roads in Shenzhen Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced it has received a permit to conduct road tests in Shenzhen. This permission enables Pony.ai to begin public road testing in Shenzhen, marking a significa...
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Iteris awarded $4.5m Smart Mobility Contract by Orange County
Iteris awarded $4.5m Smart Mobility Contract by Orange County Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a $4.5 million contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for a regional smart mobility, safety and...
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Tritium ground-breaking EV Fast Chargers designed for cost-effective deployment
Tritium ground-breaking EV Fast Chargers designed for cost-effective deployment Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd., a leading global developer and manufacturer of direct current (“DC”) fast charging technology for electric vehicles (“EVs”), today unveiled the PKM, the Company’s new architecture and line of f...
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Sodium battery technology paving the way for a faster, better and stronger future
Sodium battery technology paving the way for a faster, better and stronger future A collaborative research group from The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new sodium-based battery material that is more stable, can recharge as quickly as a traditional lithium-ion battery and, perhaps m...
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MIT computational simulator speeds up development of new solar cells
MIT computational simulator speeds up development of new solar cells In the ongoing race to develop ever-better materials and configurations for solar cells, there are many variables that can be adjusted to try to improve performance, including material type, thickness, and geometric arrangement. De...
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Actibump looks back on 2021 International installations
Actibump looks back on 2021 International installations The Swedish company Edeva that, among other things, manufactures and sells the active speed bump Actibump have made a number of international installations during the year. There are currently 80 Actibumps installed. Most of them in Swedish mun...
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Parkopedia launches Park and Charge to unify public EV charging
Parkopedia launches Park and Charge to unify public EV charging The EV industry continues to grow substantially, and automakers are under pressure to provide solutions for the many pain points EV drivers are currently experiencing when trying to utilise global public charging infrastructure. In resp...
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The future is touchless with gesture control powered by Radar and tinyML
The future is touchless with gesture control powered by Radar and tinyML As the pandemic has swept over the world, gesture control and touchless user interfaces have become a hot topic. Both provide the ability to interact with devices without physically touching them. In addition to rising hygiene...
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BAE Systems and Meritor partner to drive integrated electrics for industrial vehicles
BAE Systems and Meritor partner to drive integrated electrics for industrial vehicles BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, is collaborating with Meritor, Inc., a supplier of electric powertrain technology, to offer technology solutions for heavy-duty platforms in the industrial and defence...
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SiLC unveils chip-integrated FMCW LiDAR Sensor
SiLC unveils chip-integrated FMCW LiDAR Sensor Today, SiLC Technologies, Inc. (SiLC) announces the launch of its powerful, compact vision sensor delivering coherent vision and chip-scale integration to the broader market. The new Eyeonic™ Vision Sensor takes LiDAR to a new level of performanc...
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