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The 22nd DVN Workshop will take place on 19-20 April as a specially-organized hybrid event: those near Shanghai can attend in person; while registered attendees around the world can have…
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Philippe Aumont
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Philippe Aumont is a highly experienced executive with almost 40 years in the automotive interior supplier industry. Both engineering & business graduate, completed by many general management programs.
He acted as Chief Technology Officer at Faurecia Seating, between 2011 and 2017. Previously he worked for Roth Frères, Johnson Controls and Faurecia, with various position in R&D, Marketing, Strategy, new product development, Open Innovation, start-ups, university, and earlier in JIT, Production, Program Management, Costing, Sales… with permanent assignment in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, and frequent travels in the US, Japan, China & India.
Philippe is board member at SIA (Society of Automotive Engineers in France), and Ecole Centrale de Nantes (Engineering school).
Philippe is passionate about automotive product and business model reshuffling (Autonomy, Connectivity, New Energy, Environment, and Car sharing), Innovation culture, organization, Technology scouting, Start-ups, Occupant-centric Design (Comfort, Perceived Quality, HMI, Cognitive…)
Interior Sessions at DVN Shanghai & Online Workshop
The 22nd DVN Workshop is a special hybrid event: it will take place live in Shanghai on 19-20 April at the Marriott Shanghai Parkview Hotel, during the Shanghai Auto Show 2021 press days. And registered attendees who can’t get to Shanghai can log in for an online simulcast of the complete event, and can access…
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Mercedes Benz EQS Interior Preview
The Mercedes EQS is set to replace the S-Class in a few years, providing the same level of luxury in an all-electric vehicle. Its official world premiere was last Thursday, so here’s a first look—watch for more detail in next week’s edition of The Design Lounge. The EQS rolls almost noiselessly; engineers worked to decouple…
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Hyundai Mobis’ New Mobility Concepts
During their transformation strategy conference, Hyundai Mobis disclosed two urban shared mobility concept cars, the M-Vision X and M-Vision POP, while also demonstrating new technologies reflecting the post-Covid 19 era. The M.Vision X is a 4-seater mobility vehicle. The concept is based on reinterpretation of interior space. The “X” stands for the expansion of communication,…
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Melexis’ New Multichannel RGB LED Driver
Melexis is a global microelectronics engineering company, its profile was presented in DVN-I Newsletter № 54. MLX81117 is their newest lighting IC to support the MeLiBu high-speed communication interface, enabling automakers to deliver enhanced features in new models like intelligent animated automotive lighting concepts. The technology is already being incorporated by automakers to enhance the…
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New Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV
The new Volkswagen Taigo will be launched this summer and arrive in showrooms before the end of the year. It will use the same parts and engines as the Volkswagen T-Cross, the brand’s smallest SUV. All will be assembled in Pamplona, Spain. The car is based on a model already being sold in South America,…
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Lada’s Affordable Multimedia With Arkamys Surround Sound
AvtoVAZ (originally VAZ), the Russian Lada-maker owned by the French Groupe Renault, have a new multimedia system called Lada EnjoY Pro. It was developed to cater affordably for local consumer wishes and new technologies. It provides the full functionality of a modern smartphone integrated into the car, and is priced consistent to the car segment.…
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Audi Artemis SZ: Luxury Without Wheel
According to a media report, the concept for this first Audi model of the Artemis electric showcase project will be presented at the IAA this fall in Munich. The SZ is showing a sketch from Audi’s secret project Artemis for the first time. A revolutionary concept, beyond electric propulsion, over-the-air updates and central compute, things…
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Yes, Car Child Seats Expire!
When baby № 2 comes along, can you reuse your old car seat? Or if get a second-hand seat on eBay, can you use that? Maybe or not, because child car seats have expiration dates; in general, between six and 10 years after manufacture. It’s due to wear and tear, changing regulations, recalls, and the…
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BEV vs ICE 5 Doors • Part III
In wrapping up the 5-Door ICE vs BEV comparison, a key task for the Kia and Citroën DS design departments is how the various option and trim levels are executed for their specific interiors. These levels slot in as entry level, luxury/premium, sport/performance and utilitarian type of themes using specific materials, finishes, and options enhancing…
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