Posted May 14, 2012, by John Day
The in-vehicle telematics market in China is booming right now, according to IMS Research, but the next few years will be critical for future development of the market.
There are three main types of telematics systems in China – standalone systems like GM’s OnStar, embedded systems such as Toyota’s G-Book, and connected systems like Ford’s SYNC. Connected systems are the newest in the Chinese … Read More
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SAIC iVoka,
connect smart phones to cars,
Ford Sync,
Apple's Siri,
IMS Research,
navigation with real-time traffic,
GM OnStar,
IHS Inc.
Posted Apr 30, 2012, by John Day
One of the more significant obstacles to automotive start-stop systems is how to keep the car comfy with the engine off. Saving fuel is great, but not if the infotainment system, HVAC et al were to shut down at every red light.
At the SAE World Congress in Detroit last week, Delphi Automotive introduced a Phase Change Material (PCM) Evaporator that it said will keep start/stop vehicle cabins cooler … Read More
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phase change material evaporator,
hybrid vehicles CO2 emissions,
SAE World Congress,
Delphi automotive,
Delphi Thermal Systems,
Delphi,
start-stop systems,
heat pump air conditioner,
HVAC,
exhaust gas heat exchanger,
Fuel Economy
Posted Apr 28, 2012, by J VanDomelen
The Boeing Company was enjoying its newfound military aviation success, but never abandoned its pursuit of the growing international and domestic airmail delivery market.
In 1923, the company released the Boeing Model 40, which would go down in history as the first Boeing aircraft to carry passengers. Soon after, The Boeing Company produced the aircraft’s cousin, the Model 40A. This new mail aircraft … Read More
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Mil-Aero,
Design,
Milaero,
Bertha Boeing,
Military,
Boeing
Posted Apr 27, 2012, by John Day
It stands to reason that range anxiety would lessen – at least a little – among current and prospective owners of electric vehicles (EV) if charging stations were ubiquitous as gas stations are today. Since they are not, there is value in the ability to locate charging stations and reserve time on them via smartphone.
At the SAE World Congress, GE Energy Industrial Solutions introduced WattStation™, … Read More
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WattStation Connect,
WattStation,
electric vehicles (EV),
EV charging station,
Ecotality,
SAE World Congress,
Smartphone,
EV Project,
GE Energy Industrial Solutions
Posted Apr 27, 2012, by J VanDomelen
The Boeing Company, perhaps contrary to popular belief, did not quickly or easily skyrocket to top of the aviation market; in fact, the company suffered several significant setbacks that would have caused many to throw up their hands and close their doors. Founder William Boeing would not be dissuaded or deterred, however.
In 1923, The Boeing Company started to turn around and began its transformation … Read More
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Mil-Aero,
F4B,
Milaero,
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Co.,
Military,
Design
Posted Apr 26, 2012, by J VanDomelen
The Boeing Company, William Boeing, and Pilot Eddie Hibbard all solidified their place in history in 1919, delivering mail internationally between Canada and the U.S.—first while flying a Boeing C-700 and later a Boeing B-1.
The historic Boeing B-1 aircraft was partially constructed of wood laminate veneer, plywood, and spruce. When aviation geeks think of wood planes, Howard Hughes no doubt comes … Read More
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Military,
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Mount Rainer,
Eddie Hibbard
Posted Apr 25, 2012, by J VanDomelen
The Boeing Company was struggling after World War I, but Founder William Boeing and his management team pressed on, encouraging and funding the proactive research and development of many different commercial biplane designs. As it turns out, none of the new biplane designs ever made it into production. Not to be dissuaded by this unfortunate fact, Boeing continued to innovate and make history.
On 3 … Read More
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Eddie Hibbard,
Mil-Aero,
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Milaero,
Boeing,
Military,
C-700
Posted Apr 25, 2012, by John Day
Registration is now open at www.mentor.com/events/iesf/detroit for the 12th IESF Conference for Automotive EE Design – June 14th, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Dearborn, MI. Click to sign up if you haven’t already. I missed the last one and don’t want to miss this one – especially since this year I am on the program, speaking about automotive electronics reliability (shameless plug: http://books.sae.org/book-t-126) … Read More
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LEONI Wiring Systems,
Johnson Controls,
system analysis,
the GENIVI Alliance,
Automotive EE Design,
Hyatt Regency Hotel,
The Hansen Report,
automotive electronics reliability,
IBM Rational,
the Linux Foundation,
wire harness engineering,
IESF Detroit,
'FlexRay,
Infolytica,
CAN,
electronic thermal design and measurement,
Chrysler,
AUTOSAR,
Freescale Semiconductor,
Bishop & Associates,
GENIVI,
Delphi Automotive Systems,
Continental Automotive,
E/E systems design,
SAE International,
LIN,
power and signal design,
NXP Semiconductors,
Open Kernel Labs,
Mentor Graphics,
modeling and simulation,
Linux,
Mecel
Posted Apr 24, 2012, by J VanDomelen
World War I ended in 1918 and brought with it a huge surplus of aircraft. This surplus caused the newly formed Boeing Company to experience some growing pains as the extra military aircraft were sold into the commercial aircraft market. Making things worse, the company’s commercial sales of the Model C biplane hit a slump at the same time. This challenging era did not bode well for the 337 people that … Read More
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Geek,
Red Barn,
HS-2L,
William H. Boeing
Posted Apr 17, 2012, by John Day
As connected vehicle technology evolves, security is an increasing concern. Franz Walkembach, senior product manager for automotive solutions at Wind River, addresses the issue in an article worth reading (http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=9809).
“The message is clear,” he writes. “Consumers want access to their important data at all times,” which means continuous connectivity and optimum integration … Read More
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embedded virtualization,
hypervisors,
connected vehicle,
Wind River,
IVI (in-vehicle infotainment),
malware