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The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new edition of IEC 62595-2-1:2016. This standard...

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc., has added the 63224A 24kW DC Electronic Load to its new series of high power DC loads. The 63200A is designed for testing a wide range of power conversion products including AC/DC and server power supplies, DC/DC converters, EV batteries, automotive charging stations, and other power electronics components.

Google’s latest report on its self-driving vehicle project focuses on a feature that could easily be overlooked: the car’s sounds. Engineers are now teaching Google’s autonomous cars how to honk and giving the quiet electric vehicle the familiar sounds of a traditional engine.

Researchers from a Scottish university are investigating whether the Q-band of the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum could be used for satellite communication systems. Unfortunately, these higher frequency waves are susceptible to breaking up during inclement weather.

ETSI has launched a new Mobile and Broadcast Convergence Industry Specification Group. The group will explore how to support new ways of delivering media to consumers, taking into account the potential benefits and challenges from commercial and technical perspectives.

CENELEC has released a new edition of EN 60695-1-20, the standard for "fire hazard testing - Part 1-20: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - Ignitability - General guidance." EN 60695-1-20:2016 can now be purchased from CENELEC's website.

Mohu is recalling 1,700 boomboxes because they can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards....

Chrysler is recalling 16,549 model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles to repair the cars’ electrical system. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power, which can increase the risk of a crash.

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because of problems with the electronic stability control systems. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.

Southwire is recalling 1.2 million non-contact voltage detectors because the detectors can give a...