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During the first quarter EB and Universite de Sherbrooke in Quebec (Canada) presented urban concept vehicle (Vehicle Urbain Electrique (VUE)) with autonomous driving technology at 2014 International CES in Las Vegas. EB also announced to have developed breakthrough technology to help car makers test complex driver assistance systems. EB Assist Car Data Recorder is a measurement tool that allows product development engineers to record and visualize data during test drives using a common tablet computer without complicated cable installations, monitors or keyboards.

In June EB introduced new functions for its EB Assist Electronic Horizon Solution, offering more flexibility for carmakers and suppliers for implementing predictive driver assistance systems. The new version enables them to use digital map information across car lines and model configurations, without the need for having an active navigation system.

As recognition to EB's long-standing expertise in the development of driver assistance software solutions that provide maximum safety, quality and performance, EB received Best Telematics Safety and Security Award for driver assistance software solutions developed with Daimler for Daimler, during the Telematics Detroit 2014 conference and exhibition (June 4-5) in the Detroit suburb of Novi, Michigan.

In October EB presented its new operating system EB tresos Safety OS Multi-Core for automotive ECUs (electronic control units). Car makers need multi-core architectures for safety functions to create state-of-the-art automotive systems that satisfy their customers' needs. EB and Nuance unveiled the integration of voice and natural language understanding (NLU) technology as part of the Virtual Cockpit in the new Audi TT Roadster. As a result, drivers are able to engage in a more natural, conversational dialogue with AUDI´s infotainment and navigation capabilities.

In 2014, e.solutions GmbH, the jointly owned company of EB and AUDI, progressed well and according to its targets in developing the high-end infotainment systems for the Volkswagen Group car models. EB´s navigation and speech products are used in e.solutions´ products. At the end of 2014, e.solutions had 431 employees in Germany.