Automotive stories - Page 39

Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn’t surprise anyone”
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.

Xilinx CEO outlines a new strategy for the company
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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wireless networks
Xilinx CEO Victor Peng reveals a bold strategy shift, aiming to redefine the company with highly flexible processors and a focus on data centre acceleration.

Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cartech
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uber
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self-driving cars
According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.

Does the chemistry of a lithium-ion battery dictate how safe it is?
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The chemistry has a substantial impact on the various performance characteristics of a battery, not just on its safety.

How NZ is becoming the world’s living tech lab
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.

Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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startups
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automotive
A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.

Lower Hutt to ‘buzz’ with electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Lower Hutt will host a buzzing convoy of electric vehicles on March 22 as part of the #LeadingTheCharge road trip, promoting EV adoption nationwide.

The VW Bus is back, and it’s gone green
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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volkswagen
Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.

Airways to pilot flying taxi tracking software
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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airways corp of new zealand
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uav
Airways has announced the development of a nationwide, unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management system to prepare NZ for the flying car future.

Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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self-driving cars
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air-taxi
Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.

Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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malware
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robots
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ransomware
Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.

How electric trucks and buses could change NZ
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cartech
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auckland transport
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tesla
New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.

The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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renesas
Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.

Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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evs
Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.

Ericsson & Argus Cyber Security embark on security collaboration for connected vehicles
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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cartech
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ericsson
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renesas
Argus Cyber Security and Ericsson will provide intelligence-based cybersecurity to connected vehicles and automakers.

SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.

Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
A survey by Flip the Fleet reveals Kiwi electric vehicle owners are taking further steps towards sustainability, from reducing waste to installing solar panels.

Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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cartech
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ai
Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.

Hackers exploit Tesla's AWS servers to mine cryptocurrency
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Tesla is reassuring customers that a recent cryptojacking has not compromised vehicle safety of customer privacy.

State-sponsored North Korean cyberespionage group continues to weaponize tactics
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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healthtech
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fireeye
The North Korean threat group known to some as Reaper (APT37) is eyeing bigger targets with more sophisticated tactics.