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Vehicle Companion Peripheral Systems
Vehicle Companion Peripheral Systems
February 10, 2014 | Posted by Anthony Spark in Factors, Substitute Products & Services, Support, Systems, Technology, Technology Trends, Topics, TrendsOne comment
Automotive systems and modules have been used mostly in order to manage automotive complexity. The current trend indicates that the next generation of vehicle systems will be peripheral companion systems, which complement future automotive requirements. Read more
Volvo New Power Concept Replaces Conventional Batteries
Volvo New Power Concept Replaces Conventional Batteries
October 21, 2013 | Posted by Anthony Spark in Electrical, Factors, Substitute Products & Services, Systems, Technology, Technology Trends, Topics, TrendsOne comment
Volvo has developed a new concept for storing electrical power using car body panels instead of a traditional battery. It may be a few years away from production, but it’s a very smart concept. Volvo is working together with independent research groups to develop a means of energy storage for future electric cars that does away completely with traditional battery and super capacitor systems, which typically carry considerable weight and take up a lot of space. The solution is a new type of material that integrates nano-structured batteries and super capacitors together with carbon fibre, which can be formed into body panels for a car. Read more
Lapa: Social Lost & Found
Lapa: Social Lost & Found
October 2, 2013 | Posted by Anthony Spark in Factors, Infotainment, Manufacturing, New Entrants, Substitute Products & Services, Systems, Technology, Technology Trends, Topics, TrendsNo comments
Losing your car keys can be more than just inconvenient; it can also be very expensive. But what can you do to avoid losing a set of keys? The best thing, of course, is to not lose them in the first place, but a recent survey found that 26% of drivers have suffered such a mishap. And one in 20 has been a victim of car key theft. Misplace your keys often? Better break yourself of that habit if your car has smart key technology. Lost or stolen keys can prove expensive and increasingly advanced car key systems mean the cost of getting a spare set has been rising. Read more
ID4Motion Digital Instrument Clusters
ID4Motion Digital Instrument Clusters
November 20, 2012 | Posted by Anthony Spark in Consumer, Design, Electrical, Factors, Infotainment, Media, Needs & Demands, New Entrants, Systems, Technology, Technology Trends, Topics, TrendsNo comments
Enter the ID4Motion MotionGraphic Design Digital Cluster into the market. More and more car brands are favouring LCD instrument clusters over analogue gauges; therefore it was only a matter of time before an aftermarket company came up with an option of its own. The instrument cluster has been virtually free of aftermarket accessories for a long time. ID4Motion has set out to change that. Read more
Glowing Infotainment Roads
Glowing Infotainment Roads
November 5, 2012 | Posted by Anthony Spark in Design, Factors, Infotainment, Substitute Products & Services, Systems, Technology, Technology Trends, Topics, TrendsNo comments
A smart-road design that features glow-in-the-dark tarmac and illuminated weather indicators. Smart Highway is a futuristic concept that incorporates glow-in-the-dark technology into the road to make them safer for drivers. Although this would seem like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, the Smart Highway is set to be realised mid-November 2013 in the Netherlands. In addition to the glowing roads, it will boast Dynamic Paint, Interactive Lights, an Induction Priority Lane and Wind Lights. Read more
