Automotive Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Scania’s Euro 6 Truck Engine Features DuPont’s Oil Pan Innovation

An oil sump moulded from DuPont™ Zytel® nylon resin, is helping the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania meet new challenges with regard to noise,…

Automotive Engineering

Johnson Controls forms new joint venture to integrate seating mechanisms capabilities in China

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, recently signed a contract…

Automotive Engineering

ITRI Launches Prototyping Prize for Connected Vehicle Innovations

Intelligent cars made possible by modern navigation and communication technologies are a popular topic with automotive manufacturers and customers alike….

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Johnson Controls introduces innovative production process for lightweight door panels made of natural fibers

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, is providing a series of innovative door panels, seat structures and…

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Johnson Controls Launches Carbon Fiber Exterior Parts for Cars

Johnson Controls, a leading global supplier of automotive interiors and electronics, is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for…

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Spring element made of low-emission DuPont™ Delrin® acts as buffer during steering column adjustment

Decisive factors in its specification were the material's compliance with stringent emission levels demanded by some of Germany's automotive OEMs for interior…

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High-Performance Steel Innovations for Automotive Applications

The requirements for steels applied in the automotive industry are manifold: strong steels are used for centre pillars, the part of a car installed next to the…

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Smart Skin Technology for Enhanced Corrosion Protection

Research in corrosion protection has been increasing since the 18th century, especially with respect to steel. Galvanizing is a common protective means, but…

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Vibrating Steering Wheel: Keeping Drivers Focused on the Road

A vibrating steering wheel is an effective way to keep a driver's eyes safely on the road by providing an additional means to convey directions from a car's…

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DriveLAB: Transforming Electric Cars Into Mobile Labs for Seniors

The Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University, UK, have converted an electric car into a mobile laboratory.Dubbed 'DriveLAB', the car is kitted out…

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Johnson Controls Partners with Fraunhofer for Polymeric Innovation

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, today announced a long-term…

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Next-Gen Car Software Architecture: Enhancing Safety & Infotainment

In vehicles built with this new technology, the driver assistance, safety, and infotainment features will mostly be installed as software instead of being…

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The Future for Powering Electric and Hybrid Cars

But what’s the future for the technology needed to power these cars? In particular, can the industry really expect in the coming years an electric car battery…

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Johnson Controls and Harrison Spinks Innovate ComfortThin Seats

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, announced that it has formed a…

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Johnson Controls Unveils 3D Multilayer Instrument Cluster

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, has developed an innovative…

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Optimizing Electric Motors: Boosting Range for Cars and Aircraft

The project Plug&Play Range Extender is examining how a module made of a small, fuel-efficient combustion engine and an alternator can increase the range of…

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