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The GENIVI Alliance, an industry association driving the development and adoption of an open In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, has continued expansion of its membership with the addition of five Japan-based companies — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Alpine Electronics, Mitsubishi Electric, Pioneer Corporation and Rohm CO, Ltd.In order to significantly reduce the CO<sub>2</sub> emission of a car, it is not sufficient to attack at one single point. In contrast, it is necessary to use a combination of more efficient drives, electrification, assistance systems and maximum driver integration. Continental explains its integrated system approach to make engines and vehicles more economical.Tests of electric cars under realistic everyday conditions yield disappointing results. Is the e-car hype over before it actually has taken off?Two new iterations extend NEC Electronics' NaviEngine chip family towards the low end. The devices contain multicore processors along with the peripherals and interfaces necessary to be used in car infotainment systems, in particular for navigation and telematics systems.Auto innovation trends require that the software development lifecycle be given equal importance to the mechanical lifecycle. The result has been greater software use and the ability to track most electronic components, thereby cutting warranty costs.
