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ArticleContinental CEO calls for E-mobility masterplan for Germany
German automotive supplier Continental would like to see a masterplan for e-mobility in Germany.“Continental is totally convinced that electro-mobility is on the brink of an exceptional development. Germany as an automotive nation has a chance to take pole position and become a leading supplier for electromobility,” said Continental CEO Elmar ...
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Booz study: Auto r&d took big hit in '09
R&d spending in the global auto industry took a big hit in 2009, according to a study by consultants Booz & Company.According to the report, which looked at the world's 1,000 biggest r&d spenders, global automotive r&d outlays dropped more than 12 billion dollars to an aggregate 85.2 billion dollars ...
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Bosch, Airbiquity in connected-vehicle cooperation
Germany’s Robert Bosch and US solutions provider Airbiquity said they have formed a partnership to meet the growing demand for connected-vehicle services.The pact will make it easier for Bosch’s Car Multimedia division to offer connected products and services to automakers.The two companies said, in a press release, that they are ...
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Telematics Update: Driver distraction a concern
Driver distraction remains a potential barrier to the introduction of new infotainment features in the car, several industry executives said Wednesday."Distraction is a factor," said Mike Sena, vice president European development at Hughes Telematics. Added Andy Knotts, ITS senior manager at Japanese supplier Denso: "Driver distraction is one of the ...
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ArticleGartner analyst: in-vehicle data access a must within 6 years
Gartner analyst Thilo Koslowski said Wednesday that access to data will become a must-have feature for car owners in the next six years. In the premium segment it will be a requirement even sooner, he said."Consumers will want access to in-vehicle data by 2016," Koslowski told the Telematics Update conference ...
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ArticleInterview: Daimler's Thomas Weber on carIT
Thomas Weber sees a big role for IT in new carsDaimler’s r&d boss says IT will play a key role in tomorrow's passenger cars. In an interview with automotiveIT, Thomas Weber cited driver-assistance systems, comfort features and new media as areas where IT will play a central role.“The car will ...
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Garmin offfers connected, integrated navigation on new N. American Suzuki models
Satellite navigation maker Garmin said Tuesday it wil provide a “connected and integrated navigation package” in North America for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and SX4 models, including the SX4 Crossover, SX4 Sport and SX4 SportBack.The system will provide wireless online information such as Google local search, traffic, weather, fuel ...
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ArticleIn German research project, cars store electricity for Smart Home
Electric vehicles store energy for the Smart HomeThe smart home on the grounds of the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology in southwestern German is ready for new tenants.The prefab 80 square meter home is a prototype of the energy-efficient household of the future. That means electric vehicles serve as energy-storage units, ...
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ArticleHitachi, Johnson Controls to cooperate on batteries
Japanese electronics group Hitachi and Johnson Controls plan to cooperate on advanced energy storage.Hitachi and JCI, a US automotive supplier, signed a memorandum of understanding this month to cooperate on r&d, procurement, production, marketing and sales of lithium-ion batteries.Lithium-ion technology is seen as crucial to the successful near-term production and ...
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ArticleFrom Parma to Shanghai with no one at the wheel
Four driver-less electric vehicles have completed a four-month 15,000 km trip, as part of a research project conducted by the University of Parma in Italy.The university said it was the longest test to date for vehicles without a driver at the wheel.The university’s Vislab autonomous driving laboratory conducted the experiment ...
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Five new members join MOST
Five new members have joined the MOST Cooperation.They are: Bang & Olufsen, Molex, Nippon Seiki, Toyoda Gosei und TTTech.MOST, which stands for Media-Oriented Systems Transport, sets the standard for multimedia and infotainment networking in the car. Sixteen carmakers and more than 60 component suppliers are members.The addition of the five ...
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German IT Association sees 1.4 pc growth in 2010
The German IT and telecommunications market is set to grow 1.4 percent to 141.6 billion euros this year, according to the industry association, BITKOM.The projection marks a change from just six months ago, when the association expected sales for the year to remain flat."The high-tech market is picking up strongly," ...
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Generation Facebook in the car industry
Social networks have become a matter of course for the Facebook generation. And companies in the auto industry are working hard to establish a presence in the world of Web 2.0. New communication initiatives are essential, both to make contact with young talent and to connect with a new generation ...
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ArticleStudy: Computer crime on the rise in Germany
Computer crime is on the rise in Germany, in particular in the automobile, electronics and machine-building industries, according to a study by consultants KPMG. The reason: more companies and people are networked, which lets information flow more freely than ever before.In the "E-Crime Study 2010," which polled 500 executives in ...
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German research project covers 600km with battery-powered Audi A2
A converted battery-powered Audi A2 covered the 600km stretch from Munich to Berlin this week without stopping to recharge its battery pack, the German Economics Ministry said.The test vehicle, developed by Berlin-based DBM Energy with support from the Economics Ministry, covered the distance in seven hours at temperatures around freezing.Most ...
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ArticleAt VW brand, an enhanced digital sales tool
VW’s new US Web site providers potential buyers with increased functionalityVolkswagen brand is embarking on a worldwide digital sales and marketing offensive. The plan acknowledges the growing importance of the internet in car sales.The new offering will start in the US and will then be rolled out globally."The United States ...
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electronica trade fair, Munich
Automotive electronics will dominate the electronica trade fair, which will be held in Munich Nov 9 ”“ Nov 12.The trade show will feature an automotive conference that will focus on electromobility, battery-recharging systems for electric vehicles, driver assistance systems and global growth markets.The world market for electrical and electronic products ...
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ArticleCeBIT trade show with focus on cloud
The annual CeBIT digital trade fair will have as one of its themes “Work and Life with the Cloud.” The fair will take place March 1 through March 5, 2011, in Hanover, Germany.Few IT issues are as hotly debated. “Cloud computing is on its way to revolutionize the entire IT ...
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ArticleInterview: Brose’s Christian Ley keeps a lot of IT in-house
Mr. Ley, the demand for Brose products has fallen sharply in the course of the massive decline in global automotive production. How did you deal with this situation after years of expansion?The fact that Brose is a family company with a long-term orientation helped us a great deal. Our shareholders ...
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4flow to handle JCI logistics
4flow is taking over a big part of the management and optimization of Johnson Controls' global logistics network.The German company, a leading provider of supply chain consulting, software and network management services, has signed a five-year agreement with Johnson Controls Automotive Experience to manage European supplies of Johnson Controls plants ...
