Operating touch screens requires some complex hand-eye coordination, which may temporarily distract the driver. To find the desired operating element, select it, and ensure that the intended function has really been triggered, drivers must sometimes divert their attention away from the road for several seconds, and are thus “flying blind” during this time. With its […]
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Honeywell Turbo Technologies has worked with Scuderia Ferrari to develop one of the most efficient turbocharger applications in Honeywell’s history, leading to higher power for the 2015 Formula One season. The higher engine power is driven by more efficient use of air flow by the turbo’s turbine wheel, which uses exhaust gases to drive a compressor wheel
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Driver assistance systems: These invisible co-pilots help drivers in monotonous or difficult traffic situations. They monitor the car’s surroundings with the help of radar, video, and ultrasonic sensors. They help to steer and brake the car when parking, changing lanes, or sitting in traffic. Driver assistance systems can prevent accidents and are precursors to automated
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Hitachi Automotive Systems today announced that the company will be supplying 5,000W/kg output power density prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for the new model Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to be sold by General Motors (GM) in 2016. These prismatic lithium-ion battery cells being delivered for the 2016 new model Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid employ heat resistant separators to
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A new 48V e-drive systems concept for mild hybrid vehicles will be revealed at the 9th International CTI Symposium (Novi, MI, 18-21 May) in a presentation by driveline engineering specialist Drive System Design (DSD). The paper, scheduled on Day 2, at 4:45pm in the HEV session, will look at compact architectures using 48V e-drives to
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