October 2008 Archives

Toyota Motor led the world’s publicly held global companies in R&D spending last year, followed by General Motors.
Ford are No. 6 on the list, Honda are 16th, and Volkswagen are 19th.

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New Cree HB-LEDs

November 4, 2008

Cree, a market leader in LED lighting, announces the release of their newest high-brightness 4- and 5-mm oval LEDS in red, blue, and green. These new oval LEDs feature optically-matched radiation patternsresulting in superior image quality.

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Nissan Test Smart Vehicle Comms

November 4, 2008

Nissan are set to begin a large-scale community-based test in Japan of their Intelligent Transport System (ITS), which aims to integrate cellular communications with vehicle telematics to help prevent pedestrian-related crashes.

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New Safety Systems from TRW

November 4, 2008

TRW have introduced a new range of safety systems equipped with camera and radar technology. Forward collision warning, electronic stability control and lane departure warning systems are among the new technologies.

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New CMOS Image Sensor for Vision Applications

November 4, 2008

Melexis Microelectronic Systems have developed a CMOS image sensor, MLX75307, for automotive active safety applications. The front-vision applications for which the sensor will be used include high-beam assist and night vision.

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Volkswagen C2C Tests Complete

November 4, 2008

VW have announced that for the first time, several vehicle manufacturers jointly presented their latest developments in car-to-car communication — C2C, for short — using real vehicles.

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Volvo XC60 Stops Before Trouble Starts

November 4, 2008

With their all-new XC60 premium, Volvo are the first manufacturer in the world to offer a crash avoidance system as standard equipment.

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TRW the First to Supply Active Safety to China

November 4, 2008

According to press reports, TRW is supplying a sedan for the Chinese market with seat belts, airbags, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The model is the SAIC Motors…

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EU Car Sales Recovery? Maybe Not Until 2011

November 4, 2008

A recovery in European car sales, expected by many to start in 2010, may not happen until 2011, says investment bank Goldman Sachs.

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PSA plan 30% Q4 production cut

November 4, 2008

PSA Peugeot Citroën President Christian Streiff has signalled “massive production cuts” this fourth quarter “as it is vital that we are correctly positioned to face 2009”.

October 2008

Toyota and GM Tops in R&D Spending

New Cree HB-LEDs

Nissan Test Smart Vehicle Comms

New Safety Systems from TRW

New CMOS Image Sensor for Vision Applications

Volkswagen C2C Tests Complete

Volvo XC60 Stops Before Trouble Starts

TRW the First to Supply Active Safety to China

EU Car Sales Recovery? Maybe Not Until 2011

PSA plan 30% Q4 production cut

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