2014 – Car Engineer

Multi-Touch Gestures: Usage of Infrared Light

Comfort, Ergonomy, Interior, News_comfort, News_Technologie, Technology

International automotive supplier Continental is working on intelligent infrared technology for future control designs in affordable cars. Used in ever-more electronic entertainment devices, multi-touch controls will also be enhancing modern display and control systems in the especially price-sensitive car segment. With “infrared curtains“, Continental developers are opting for an economical alternative to touch sensitive, so […]

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The newly designed Renault electric motor

Eco-conception, News_Technologie, Technology

With this completely new electric motor, Renault reaffirms its electric vehicle strategy and its desire to develop a comprehensive level of expertise in this field. The objective was first and foremost to work on the integration of components for a more compact motor. Volumes have been reduced by 10 per cent for the same level of performance,

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Video of the week: Hamilton-Rosberg steering wheel comparison

Motorsport, News_Technologie, Technology

They may pilot the same Formula One car, but Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton use subtly different steering wheels. In this video we take a closer look at the lengths Mercedes have gone to in order to make sure both men feel comfortable in the cockpit.

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The new TwinPower Turbo engine featured in the BMW 218i Coupe

Air and fuel supply, Engine, Engine materials, News_engine, News_Technologie, Technology, Vehicle integration

From March 2015, new entry-level engines will increase the diversity of features available for the BMW 2 Series Coupe. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, a three-cylinder petrol engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family will be featured for the first time in the brand’s compact model. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology

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US Graduate Programs in Automotive Engineering

News_Education, Universities

If you have a passion for all things automotive and are looking for a great way to accelerate your career, you should look no further than an automotive engineering degree. In the US, students who are interested in automotive engineering commonly pursue their bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, since there are not many schools that

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