Audi wireless parking payment system

Audi telematic system to pay wirelessly for parkings

Audi is extending its Audi connect services, thus further promoting networking between car, driver and infrastructure. The trial phase for “Audi connect wireless payment” is currently getting underway in Ingolstadt. The solution allows drivers to conveniently pay for parking from their car. It tends to be the small tasks that cause the greatest inconvenience on […]

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HABIT Cockpit Concept by Visteon

A concept that learns driver’s habits developed by Visteon

Visteon Corporation has developed a cockpit concept that incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver an enhanced driving experience. Visteon’s Human Bayesian Intelligence Technology (HABIT) system employs machine learning algorithms that are cognizant of the specific driver and the surrounding environment. The HABIT system continually learns as it processes a driver’s selections of climate temperatures, radio

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Direct injection system

Introduction to engine fuelling systems

Gasoline engines fuelling In Spark Ignition engines, a homogeneous and combustible air/fuel mixture must be formed before the start of combustion. The simplest way to achieve such a result is by means of a carburetor, where the intaken air passes through a Venturi throat, which is connected to a fuel reservoir. The highest the air

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Mercedes vito EV demonstrator

An eDCT for an EV Mercedes Vito developed by Vocis

During the coming month, transmission engineering and control specialist, Vocis, will unveil an electric demonstrator vehicle fitted with the latest iteration of its novel, multi-speed, seamless shift transmission. The demonstration vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Vito minibus, will be made available for evaluation by interested parties from industry and the press. The innovative Vocis transmission uses the

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Cadillac ATS

Usage of Aluminum and structural adhesives in new Cadillac CTS and ATS

The new CTS uses 118 meters of structural adhesive as a bonding agent that holds together and stiffens load-bearing parts and components. The extensive use of adhesive provides a damping effect, which reduces the transmission of vibration through the body structure. That pays off in fewer squeaks and rattles reaching a driver. The heavy-duty material,

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