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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
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
Thinking Outside The Box
Car Black Boxes
It’s been working its way through Congress for years, but according to Car and Driver, an event recorder mandate could soon become law. The Senate has already voted to adopt a transportation bill that would make the so-called “black boxes” mandatory by the 2015 model year. According to the report, the House of Representatives is also expected to pass a similar statute. Read more
Domino's Pizza Safe Sound
Domino's Pizza Safe Sound
May 7, 2012 | Posted by Anthony Spark in Consumer, Drive, Electrical, Engine, Environment, Exhaust, Legislation, Safety, Systems, Technology, Topics, TrendsNo comments
We’ve seen plenty of discussion on the merits of pedestrian warning systems for hybrid and all-electric vehicles. From synthesized engine sounds to the noise of George Jetson’s flying car, automakers and the aftermarket industry have worked to come up with a way to keep people aware of a vehicle’s presence. Read more
