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December 31, 2008
Eaton Taps IBM for Vehicles Driven by Fluid Power
Eaton Corp. selected IBM to supply modeling software in support of Eaton's development of series hydraulic hybrid (SHH) systems. ... more
December 24, 2008
EPA Finalizes Onboard Diagnostic Systems Requirement for Heavy-Duty Engines Used in Highway Applications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued regulations requiring the emission control systems of large highway diesel and gasoline ... more
December 24, 2008
LG Chem, STMicroelectronics Drive Battery Tech for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
STMicroelectronics (ST) and LG Chem unveiled details of a new automotive battery pack that they say extends the potential of electric and hybrid ... more
December 19, 2008
EC Advances Legislation on CO2 Emissions from New Cars
New legislation setting CO2 emissions standards for new passenger cars is part of the European Commission (EC) climateand energy package, which ... more
December 16, 2008
EC Adopts Action Plan for Intelligent Transport Systems
The European Commission (EC) took a major step towards the deployment and use of intelligent transport systems (ITS) by adopting an action plan ... more
December 16, 2008
FAQ on EU's Intelligent Transport Systems
Frequently asked questions about the European Union's intelligent transport systems (ITS), for which the European Commission (EC) adopted an ... more
December 16, 2008
EC Advances Proposal to Reduce Vehicle NOx Emissions in 2012
On Dec. 16, the European Parliament (EP) voted to support the proposal by the European Commission (EC) to reduce, starting in 2012, nitrogen ... more
December 16, 2008
DOE Announces Up to $29.3M in Projects for R&D, Demonstration of Alternative Vehicle Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of six cost-shared research projects for the development and demonstration of alternative ... more
December 15, 2008
SAE Int'l Releases Test Results on New Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems
More information is available on the new alternative refrigerant for mobile air-conditioning systems - HFO1234yf - judged by the SAE International ... more
November 26, 2008
Frost: Rising Oil Prices, Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Increasing oil prices and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric ... more
November 26, 2008
SAE Int'l Cooperative Research Rates Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems as Superior
HFO1234yf, a new refrigerant for use in mobile air-conditioning systems (MACs), offers superior environmental performance and can be used in ... more
November 19, 2008
ABI: Sensor Integration Enhances Trailer Tracking Value
Simple location tracking of mobile assets, such as trailers and containers, was one of the original applications that launched the commercial ... more
November 17, 2008
Freescale 16 b MCU Family Targets Cost-Sensitive Instrument Cluster Applications
Freescale Semiconductor introduced a family of 16 b microcontrollers (MCUs) designed for electromechanical instrument clusters used in entry-level ... more
November 17, 2008
Renesas to Release MCUs with On-Chip Flash Memory, SRAM for Auto Driver-Assist System Control
Renesas Technology Corp. announced the SH74504 and SH74513, 32 b MCUs with on-chip flash memory for driver-assist system control aimed at achieving ... more
November 17, 2008
Delphi, Autonet Mobile to Develop Mobile Internet Connectivity for Vehicles
Delphi Corp. and Autonet Mobile will market and develop Internet-connectivity technology products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). ... more
November 13, 2008
Manufacturing Insights Asia/Pacific: Auto Industry to Increase Product Intro Investment
The Asia/Pacific region is expanding its automotive sector amid intensifying competition, driving manufacturers to improve their processes, according ... more
November 13, 2008
AASA, OAC Agree to Open More N. American Supplier Opportunities in Auto Aftermarket
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) announced an integration and leadership agreement ... more
November 5, 2008
Roland Berger: Study Helps Navigate Turbulent Waters for Auto Suppliers
Pressure on automotive suppliers worldwide has continued to increase over the last year, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, as ... more
October 31, 2008
AASHTO, ITE, NEMA Release NTCIP 1211 v01 Testing, Conformity Assessment Documentation for SCP
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ... more
October 31, 2008
CARS 21 Conference Stresses Auto Industry Job Security, Green Cars
Stakeholders of the high-level group of the Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st Century (CARS 21) met in conference on Oct. ... more
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