All articles by Arjen Bongard – Page 96
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ArticleHelp available in calculating cost of Cloud computing
Germany’s Experton group is providing an online calculator that can help companies determine the cost of Cloud computing.The calculator shows what potential cost advantages can be realized in a company’s IT operations through the implementation of Cloud computing. To do the math, the software compares investment and operating costs of ...
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ArticleEyes only, no hands: steering a car with mind power
Wearing a helmut that captures eye movement, the driver no longer needs his hands for steeringScientists at Berlin’s Free University have developed software that lets drivers steer a vehicle using only their eyes.The experiment uses eyeDriver software, which is a prototype application designed by computer scientists at Freie Universitaet Berlin ...
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ArticleGeneva auto show features 170 new cars
The 81st Geneva auto show will feature nearly 170 global and European car launches this year, confirming the annual event’s reputation as one of the top car shows of the year.The 2011 show will take place on some 80,000 square meters of exhibition space near the Geneva airport. There will ...
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ArticleFast and faster: Audi A8 with next-generation LTE communications
An Audi A8 L equipped with fast LTE connectivityAudi showed a prototype A8 with LTE next-generation mobile communications technology at this week’s 2011 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.The German premium car maker said it’s getting automotive LTE technology ready for series production.LTE stands for Long Term Evolution, a new communications ...
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California-based Telogis acquires Intergis business
Telogis, a US based provider of location-based services, acquired most of Intergis, strengthening its position in the market for Cloud-based location products.Intergis is a provider of routing, mobile resource and fleet management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and Telogis said the product offerings of the two companies complement each ...
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TRW integrates seatbelt pretensioner and automatic brakes
TRW Automotive has linked its seatbelt-pretensioner and emergency-braking systems, in an effort to better protect passengers and reduce the impact of a crash.The US supplier said the combination of its automatic emergency braking (AEB) and active control retractor (ACR) seatbelt technologies will mean safety systems kick in marginally faster, which ...
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ArticleTeletrac releases Fleet Director 8.2
US based Teletrac released a new version of its Fleet Director telematics software, which helps fleet managers track and monitor drivers of their vehicles.Fleet Director 8.2 incorporates new at-a-glance dashboards and safety scorecards to help monitor driving behaviour and drivers’ safety performance. It also includes a new “community” area where ...
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ArticleEuroparliament approves CO2 limits for vans
With battery-powered vans such as this Mercedes Vito E-Cell, automakers will try to lower average fleet CO2 emissionsThe European Parliament has approved stricter CO2 limits for vans and other light commercial vehicles, in a move aimed at bringing the sector in line with Europe-wide legislation covering the passenger-car industryThe Parliament ...
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ArticleLogistics companies have trouble with new European import law
A BLG, Germany, storage facility (Photo: Tag der Logistik 2010)Logistics companies are slow in implementing systems to comply with Europe’s new Import Control System (ICS), according to a consultants ”˜study.Market analysis conducted by German consultants Nielsen+Partner showed that many transportation companies have not adapted their logistics processes to meet the ...
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ArticleDelphi develops EV sounders; has contract with European brand
Delphi expects more legislation to make sure electric vehicles are heardDelphi has developed two new sound devices for electric vehicles and it said one will be deployed at a major European carmaker next year.The US based automotive supplier said the so-called “sounders,” which make sure otherwise noiseless electric vehicles can ...
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Gabriele Ruf to take over Daimler IT infrastructure post
Gabriele Ruf will head IT infrastructure and general operations at Daimler from July 1. Ruf, 55, will take over from Hartwig Faber, who is retiring.The new executive will report directly to Michael Gorriz, CIO of the German premium car maker.Until joining Daimler on April 1, Ruf is the deputy general ...
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ArticleNew TomTom system for Lancia's Ypsilon to launch in Geneva
TomTom will unveil a new "Blue&Me TomTom LIVE" navigation system for the Lancia Ypsilon at the Geneva auto show next month.The Dutch navigation services provider said the system will be easily upgradeable, have a new user interface and can be mounted in a novel way.It will be available in the ...
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ArticleA British fuel cell could speed up adoption in electric cars
Britain’s Carbon Trust said it is making a 1 million pound investment in a company that has developed a new fuel-cell technology that could give a boost to the fledgling electric-vehicle market.The non-profit trust, whose mission is to accelerate the move to a low-carbon economy, said the new technology could ...
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ArticleSmall, mid-sized companies hesitate with simulation software
Plant operations can be improved with simulation softwareWith product variety on the rise, automotive suppliers are trying to cope with ever more complex production processes. Especially small and medium-sized companies are facing huge challenges.One solution is the digital factory. Automakers and their tier-1 suppliers have taken a leading role in ...
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ArticleAudi vehicle networking has a name: Audi connect
The navigation in the Audi A8 features Google EarthAudi, which wants to be a leader in connected-car technology, will call its vehicle networking strategy "Audi connect."The German premium car maker said it will use the name to describe all of the applications and developments that link current and future models ...
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ArticleOpel, Bosch develop all-in-one infotainment for new Corsa
The Opel Corsa will have a new infotainment systemOpel and supplier Robert Bosch have developed a new all-in-one infotainment system that will combine audio, navigation and communications functions in the new Opel Corsa.The multimedia infotainment system, which is called "Touch & Connect," features a five-inch color touch screen, seven 4x20 ...
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University of Ottawa car research project awarded 8 million dlrs
A University of Ottawa-led research network has been awarded a 5 million Canadian dlr grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).An additional 3 million dlrs was awarded by industry partners towards a large-scale research program the university predicts will transform the way Canadians drive.The project, ...
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ArticleFor Nissan and Renault, a new lithium-ion battery plant in Portugal
Nissan and Renault need lithium-ion battery plant capacity to meet their ambitious electric-vehicle targetsNissan has started work on a lithium-ion battery plant in Portugal that will support the ambitious rollout plans for electric vehicles of the Japanese carmaker and its French alliance partner Renault.The plant is being built on land ...
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ArticleSAP will build innovation center in Potsdam near Berlin
SAP will build an innovation center in Potsdam outside Berlin to develop new software solutions together with customers.The German enterprise software maker said it will invest 14.3 million euros in the new location and will create 100 additional jobs.The innovation center will work closely with Berlin and other regional universities ...
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ArticleDassault confirms BMW choice of V6 PLM development software
Dassault Systemes confirmed that BMW has chosen its V6 PLM solution to develop future electrical, electronics and embedded software architecture.The French maker of 3D and product lifecycle management (PLM) software said BMW chose its solution because of its flexibility and its built-in specialized functionality for systems engineering.As reported earlier this ...
