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This week on Automotive IQ, we’ve been taking a look at the car industry’s use of language and how it describes ADAS and autonomous technology. Heading for a fall? Find out here. We’ve also been looking into the new bearing technology that’s being developed for EVs to keep them quiet and reliable. Here’s a couple … Read more
In August last year, residents of Arlington, Virginia, were startled after spotting a Ford Transit ‘driving itself’ down the streets on a sunny day. More astonishing was the fact that, inside, there was a driver at the wheel, actually disguised as a car seat. Virginia Tech’s Andy Shaudt, who was heading a test examining how … Read more
After two long lethargic years, the domestic primary market is keenly awaiting some renowned firms to get listed. These companies have the who’s who of India Inc and Dalal Street associated with them: from India’s top industrialist Mukesh Ambani to Big Bull Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and cricketing biggie MS Dhoni. Market watchers say a frenzy is … Read more
(CNN) — From Norwegian islands high above the Arctic Circle to forest-covered mountains in Romania, windswept sandy beaches in Wales and icy lakes in the Balkans, Europe is a spectacularly varied place. The old continent’s historic cities and its Mediterranean beaches draw many of its visitors, but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote … Read more
Die deutsche Version finden Sie weiter unten Fürth/Germany: The coating manufacturer Leonhard Kurz has developed a process for combining IMD (In-Mold Decoration) with PUR technology. In this process called IMD PUR, plastic parts are decorated during injection molding by means of in-mold decorating and then overflooded with PUR (polyurethane) within the same clamping unit. This … Read more
A recent Deloitte study examined major industry transformations and their impact on material selection. From battery range to interiors, the study concluded that today’s automotive engineers face challenges far more integrated and interdisciplinary than before. Daikin Chemicals, a leading raw material supplier, is continually supporting the shift from ICE to EV, and offers OEMs and … Read more
It’s hard not to overstate just how different the world’s vehicles could become if the connected, autonomous, shared and electric vision of the future fully materializes. One major aspect of the experience that will change hugely is the human-machine interface (HMI) – an essential part of the process of ensuring that the ever-advancing technology baked … Read more
Read more unknown and curious design origin stories here. When the Soviet rival to Concorde made its first foreign appearance at the Paris Air Show in 1971, everyone was impressed. In the heated race to develop a supersonic passenger jet, it was the USSR who got off to a head start. French President Georges Pompidou, … Read more
From e-scooters to bikes, rideshares to carpooling, there’s one factor that unifies almost all mobility solutions – the need for quality tires. As a result, it’s no surprise to learn that the sales of the big five global tire firms – Bridgestone (Japan), Michelin (France), Goodyear (USA), Continental (Germany) and Pirelli (Italy) – trend in … Read more
Imagine a car without mechanical controls – a vehicle with a smart yet seamless interior that pleases the eye; a car where the functions are cleverly hidden within the surfaces, but at the same time formed into 3D shapes for easy operation. With Canatu’s materials, you can turn a 2D display into a 3D-shaped user … Read more