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August 10, 2006

Frost: Government Policies Drive Indian Automotive Sensors Market
The Indian government's move to make the installation of certain automotive sensors mandatory is driving rapid growth in all segments of the ... more

August 10, 2006

Frost: Navigation Systems Key to Euro Telematics, Infotainment Aftermarkets
With the emergence of portable navigation suppliers and consumer electronic companies, the European aftermarket for telematics and infotainment ... more

August 9, 2006

EC Issues Draft Regulation for Type-approval of Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
// Published as a news service by IHS The European Commission (EC) issued a preliminary draft proposal for a regulation for hydrogen powered ... more

August 9, 2006

SAE Int'l Researches Low Global-Warming Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International developed Cooperative Research Programs to study ways to reduce the global-warming impact ... more

August 1, 2006

ABI Research: Cars Will Be the Next Battleground for Web Portals
Navigation vendors and automakers have been engaged in a struggle to differentiate their navigation offerings; 2006 has finally brought such ... more

July 31, 2006

Frost: EPA Regulations Help Drive Class 6-8 Truck Chassis Systems, Components Aftermarket
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for reducing emissions on class 6-8 trucks approach their final implementation ... more

July 31, 2006

Frost: Enhancement Technologies, Upgraded Base Help Counter Tough Conditions in OE Suspension Systems, Modules Market
Developing compact and light active suspension systems that consume low power and can easily integrate with the chassis are expected to move ... more

July 31, 2006

AIAG, Odette Release Updated Global Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International Limited updated their joint Global Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics ... more

July 25, 2006

ABI: Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Applications Begin to Offer Returns
With much attention already focused on consumer hybrid vehicles, developers of systems for heavier commercial vehicles are finding many large ... more

July 24, 2006

AASHTO, ITE, NEMA Release Five New NTCIP Profile Standards
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the National ... more