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Intel’s Atom Paves the Way for Smarter Electric Cars This content requires a paid GigaOM Pro subscription

  • Friday, November 20, 2009

Judging by recent statements, Intel appears to be positioning itself as the go-to chipmaker for speedy, low-power embedded EV chipsets.

In recent weeks, gabby Nissan execs and updates from the Chevy team have helped to build anticipation for late 2010, when tech-laden electric vehicles are expected to hit dealer lots. While cars have been experiencing the steady creep of infotech into in-car displays, advanced entertainment and navigation systems and more, electric vehicles will accelerate that process. Over the next several years, auto sales will become a closely watched metric for chipmakers, right alongside PC and server [...]

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