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a safety concept that can stop vehicles in any high-speed chase within ten seconds. Nice concept. | | | Hi-Tech in Autos | | Most modern cars already have several computers that control everything from engine idle speed to keeping the CD player from skipping. But compared with the advances in home and office technology, automotive technology lags far behind. Some standards even date back to the 1950s and '60s. In the auto industry, designing a new vehicle now takes anywhere from 18 to 36 months. >> | |
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| | Automotive High-Technology Info |
- Automotive Research Center (U of M)
working on development of a distributed simulation and design environment for ground vehicles that will allow simulation tasks to be tailored to required applications and design needs.
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a new standard for wireless devices that allow for short range radio links between mobile phones, mobile PCs and other mobile devices. The idea behind Bluetooth is to make it much easier to connect devices, which is no easy feat. Over the next two years, sales from Bluetooth products and devices are expected to increase from $100 million to $1.3 billion.
- Open Services Gateway Initiative [OSGI]
an industry group working to define and promote an open standard for connecting the coming generation of smart consumer and small business appliances with commercial Internet services. The Open Services Gateway specification will provide a common foundation for Internet Service Providers, network operators and equipment manufacturers to deliver a wide range of e-services via gateway servers running in the home or remote office.
- Unwire
Unwire AB developes products for solutions of the total mobile communication for bank, supervision/control and positioning. We see applications of this very feasible in the automotive sector.
- USCAR
U.S. Council for Automotive Research is the umbrella organization of DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors, which was formed in 1992 to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative, pre-competitive research. PNGV is a part of this effort.
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