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Safety in numbers
Applications for external cameras and sensors are proliferating, and this can only be good news for vehicle occupants, Steve Snook suggests |
01/11/2008
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Inside knowledge
Although buyers can be seduced by the appearance of a vehicle, they spend the vast majority of their time inside it looking out rather than admiring its looks. The interior has therefore become a major selling point for modern cars. Ian Adcock looks at the materials that are making a difference |
01/09/2008
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Waving in the new
The X-Wave concept car is the first from 3M and Visteon's collaboration to specifically target European car-makers. Ian Adcock takes a look at the technologies it shows off |
01/09/2008
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Turning points
The complexity of the latest control systems puts an additional load not just on drivers but on interface designers. Novel switch technologies can help with some added functionality, as Ian Adcock discovers |
01/04/2008
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Bodies of work
The vehicle bodywork/human form collision is an unfair contest, which is why pedestrian detection systems are a major focus of research. Ian Adcock finds looks into the problem |
01/03/2008
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New directions
The steering wheel has remained fairly standard since it replaced the tiller system at the beginning of the 20th century. It remains simple and intuitive to use but has become a much more sophisticated component as the electronics revolution has affected the car. Steve Snook reports |
01/03/2008
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Net results
Vehicle to vehicle networking can provide significant safety advantages. Ian Adcock looks at some developments in this field |
01/02/2008
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Souding off
Audi proved there is a market for expensive premium audio systems, and top suppliers are addressing the unique acoustic challenges of the in-car environment. Ian Adcock looks at their approaches and the need to collaborate early |
01/10/2007
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External mirror antennas lower cost
Future vehicle antenna systems could be integrated into external mirrors, lowering overall system costs, thanks to a special film technology developed in Germany. |
01/10/2007
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Show and tell
Europe’s biggest car show takes place in Frankfurt from 13 to 23 September. We look beyond the gloss of the show cars and concepts to preview some of the technologies that will be on display |
01/09/2007
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High-end audio shrinks packaging
T op end hi-fi audio from extremely compact speakers has been demonstrated by a leading loudspeaker manufacturer, writes Duncan Leslie. |
01/09/2007
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Two-way signal reassures drivers
Siemens VDO has developed an innovative locking system that leaves drivers in no doubt about whether a car is secure. |
01/09/2007
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3D city models and landmarks added to map data
Digital map data provider Navteq has developed a new suite of visual content designed to improve digital maps in location-based and navigation applications with relevant images. |
01/05/2007
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Time to fly on autopilot?
Technically there are few bars to giving a vehicle complete control of cruise control, down to stop-start in urban environments. But it is not happening. Jeff Daniels looks at the reasons why. |
01/04/2007
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Under control
The information load on a driver continues to rise as assistance and entertainment features proliferate. Jeff Daniels looks at the problems of transferring this data safely
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01/03/2007
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Foils designed out of touch screens
A colour touchscreen technology that avoids the use of foils has been developed for navigation, HVAC and multimedia displays for the automotive industry. |
01/03/2007
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40 Gbyte HDDs withstand 200g jolts
Fifth generation hard disc drives (HDDs) from Toshiba Europe can withstand 200g of operational shock and 800g of non-operational shock. |
01/03/2007
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Hard drives ‘toughest yet’
Hard drives for automotive applications, described by Hitachi as fourth-generation, are said to be tough enough for the most extreme driving conditions. |
01/10/2006
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Telematics solutions integrated
Specialist speech and imaging solutions supplier Nuance Communications has packaged a group of solutions into a telematics and safety portfolio called Nuance Auto. |
01/10/2006
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Double vision a hit for front seats
A single screen capable of showing two different moving images for passenger and driver is close to production-ready at Alpine, writes Duncan Leslie. |
01/10/2006
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The Weakest Link
While improvements in stability control and braking have made vehicles ever safer, one key element of the whole system has not been upgraded ñ the driver. Ian Adcock looks at how the major Tier One suppliers are investigating methods to provide better feedback to reduce the accident rate |
01/09/2006
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Media Hub looks to future-proof infotainment
The increasing numbers of mobile navigation, communication and entertainment devices in vehicles calls for novel thinking on integration into future vehicle platforms. To this end Siemens VDO has developed Media Hub to enable external infotainment systems using Bluetooth connections, USB and other standard hard-wired interfaces to link with the vehicle control and instrument system. |
01/09/2006
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