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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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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Posted Apr 17, 2010, by John Day
Veterans of SAE World Congresses in decades past said the event held in Detroit last week was significantly smaller than it used to be – no big surprise – but the folks in charge said that was by design. Apparently, not everyone who wanted to exhibit was accepted, and SAE execs touted the innovative technology offered by those who made the cut.
Small does have its advantages: less exhibit space left … Read More
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