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Hybrids need sophisticated networking
"In-vehicle networking is creating a quiet revolution in automotive technology. It has eliminated bulky wiring harnesses once used for control circuits and enabled dozens of convenience features such as anti-skid braking systems, airbags, engine control, transmission control, and electric power steering."
Hans de Regt continues: "In the future, networks will deliver operational data such as lane departure warnings and road condition advisories while allowing drivers and passengers to enjoy their journey more than ever before. Networking is also critical to environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles, which depend on fast, reliable inter-communication between components. Battery systems need charging and power management, and hybrids also require precise coordination between the electric motor and gasoline engine."
Read everything you always wanted to know about in-vehicle networking here at ECN magazine. A good read indeed!
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