Automotive

Feds Aim to Streamline Autonomous Car Development

September 13, 2017

Automotive

Electronics & Test

Charles Murray

New initiative paves the way for further development, but concerns remain.

New Chip Could Simplify V2X Development

September 12, 2017

Electronics & Test

Automotive

Charles Murray

NXP’s single-chip modem enables automakers to install V2X communication capabilities with the same hardware in the US, Europe or Japan.

Are Mirrorless Cars Inevitable?

September 11, 2017

Automotive

Design Hardware & Software

Charles Murray

Cameras provide a better 360-degree view, but mirrors still have advantages.

Toyota, Hyundai Edging Toward Battery Electrics?

September 06, 2017

Automotive

Alternative Energy

Charles Murray

Two fuel cell stalwarts look to broaden their technology portfolios.

Addition to Automotive Safety Standard Means More Documentation, But Better Future for Self-Driving Cars

August 31, 2017

ARM TechCon - Santa Clara

Automotive

Charles Murray

A new addition to ISO 26262 functional safety standard directly addresses semiconductor makers.

Vehicle Software Is Vulnerable to Attack

August 28, 2017

ARM TechCon - Santa Clara

Automotive

Design Hardware & Software

Charles Murray

Legacy code from other projects is making its way into automobiles, creating a potential “back door” for hackers.

10 Up-and-Coming Hybrids for 2018

August 25, 2017

Automotive

Alternative Energy, Electronics & Test

Charles Murray

Automakers will feature new plug-ins, full hybrids, mild hybrids and a growing array of start-stop micro-hybrids.

Study Says Autonomous Cars Could Impact US Jobs

August 22, 2017

Automotive

Automation

Charles Murray

New government study says millions of motor vehicle operators could have trouble finding alternative employment when autonomous vehicles arrive.

What’s the Best Computing Architecture for the Autonomous Car?

August 17, 2017

Automotive

Electronics & Test

Charles Murray

Davide Santo, director of the Autonomous Driving Lab for NXP Semiconductors, weighs in on the future of distributed and centralized electrical architectures.

Are We at the Electrification Tipping Point Yet?

August 09, 2017

ARM TechCon - Santa Clara

Automotive

Sustainability

Charles Murray

The automotive media clearly believes we are at the electrification tipping point. Automakers at the industry’s recent Management Briefing Seminars disagree.