Posts filed under 'Car Tech'
February 28th, 2006 at 09:17pm
tiger
Category : 2006 Geneva Motor Show preview, Car Tech, Concept Car
The 2006 Geneva Motor Show doesn’t open its doors until next Thursday (March 2nd), but here is a sneak peek at one of the better looking concepts expected to be there. They say that the Aero-X “boasts the sexiest shape ever seen on a Saab”
It’s a two seat sport car, NO DOORS. Has the unique opening canopy like aircraft.
Lighting, both inside and out, is LED, which seems to be a growing trend in the industry.
400 Horse Power，Twin Turbo，V6 Engine and 180 degree viewing mirror just like driving an aircraft…
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December 5th, 2005 at 04:07am
tiger
Category : Car Tech
A good news for car lovers… This might a long waited good news to you…
Recently Nissan has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails
The Paint named “Scratch Guard Coat” able to repair a car’s scratched surface to its original state anywhere from one day to a week, depending on temperature and the depth of the scratch as the paint will develop high elastic resin that helps prevent scratches from affecting the inner layers of a car’s painted surface.
“Scratch Guard Coat†is effective for about three years. Nissan said it will deployed into next coming SUV model. Of coz selling price will higher.
A scratched surface car
After Repaired
News Source:Gizmag
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November 13th, 2005 at 10:54pm
tiger
Category : Car Tech
ABS is 25 five years old. This is an evolution in car industry technolgy where eventually wheel can be controlled by the electronic device.
ABS is An anti-lock braking system (is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is twofold: to allow the driver to maintain steering control and to shorten braking distances.
Some History of the ABS
The German (ABS German name is “Antiblockiersystem” given to it by its inventors at Bosch) firm of Bosch had been developing anti-lock braking technology since the 1930s,
But only until In August 1978, Mercedes-Benz was the world’s first motor manufacturer to officially introduce the new ABS. In December 1978, ABS became optionally available, initially in the S-Class at an extra charge of DM 2,217.60.Before long, it also became available for the other model series. In 1984, ABS became standard on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars for the first time.
Heinz Leiber, former head of ABS development at Daimler-Benz and therefore known as the “Father of ABS�, has this to say: “Mercedes-Benz and its anti-lock braking system were also precursors in the development of digital electronics suitable for use in motor vehicles.�
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November 10th, 2005 at 11:13pm
tiger
Category : Car Tech, Concept Car
The 20 best nominees for the Ferrari of the future, created by automotive design students of four of the most prestigious schools worldwide (Center for Creative Studies of Detroit, Coventry School of Art and Design, European Institute of Design of Turin and Tokyo Communication Arts), are currently being exhibited at the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello.
The students have been challenging themselves in the production of scale 1:4 Ferrari models, innovative and fresh in style and functionality.
Here Some of the Ferrari Concept Car Photo
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November 9th, 2005 at 02:17pm
frances
Category : Auto News, Gadget
There got to be something for the real car enthusiastic out there to ‘dine’ for!
Yes… these are the special dinnerware products found in Wrenchware. Check out the tire cup and the tools-like cutlery, feels like a vrooom when dining?
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October 25th, 2005 at 12:02am
tiger
Category : Car Tech, Gadget
Volvo, car safety pioneer of the automotive has launched a new range of ISOFIX child seats!
The ISOFIX child seat was worked out together by Volvo and with the leading child seat manufacturer, Britax. The new infant seat is suitable from birth up to 13kg (approximately 9-11 months) – also known as group 0+.
What so special about the seat is: when using ISOFIX attachments, there is no need to use car seat belt. It can be front or rear facing and can be fitted in the rear seats.
There are two model available:
FixWay ISOFIX And Baby-Safe Plus ISOFIX:
The Baby-Safe Plus car seat is available from Volvo dealers for £223.69 (including ISOFIX base). Full details and a compatibility list for these child seats are available here.
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October 7th, 2005 at 08:56am
frances
Category : Car Tech
In the future, it is possible for mobile phone to automatically dial 911 in a car crash - a recent application from Texas Instruments filing for such patent right.
It is said that an accelerometer built into a cell phone could detect a violent shock and compare it to other acceleration profiles in a library to determine whether the shock resulted from a safe event, like the device being dropped, or a dangerous one like an auto accident. If the cause is determined to be dangerous, 911 is automatically dialed a recorded message is transmitted. Phones enabled with GPS could also provide the exact location of an accident.
More technology from New Scientist
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September 28th, 2005 at 11:35pm
tiger
Category : Car Tech
If in the future, where there are no single car accident, how creative car styling can be?
The world safety car leader had just published 2020 Mobility, a new car styling strategy for the next 15 years. Volvo car’s designers are exploring new mobility futures with a view to re-imagining the very notion of car mobility and safety.
This is what the Volvo chief designer Anders Gunnarson said:
“If you don’t have accidents, styling can change dramatically, There’s no need for bumpers, crumple zones or anti-whiplash seats. And with weight cut, a big engine or high-performance brakes are unnecessary. A totally glass exterior is possible.”
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Traditionally, Volvo cars has been associated with protective safety systems. In later years, more and more features related to preventive safety have been introduced so the company can remain competitive in the quest for safety-conscious car buyers.
A New safety paradigm shifted: Volvo went into car styling + emotion design
Would you believe that accident will no longer happen in the future? My view is that, as long as the car is driven by human, accident will always there, not matter how intelligent the new car technology can be.
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September 27th, 2005 at 09:25pm
tiger
Category : Car Tech
Jaguar has revealed details of a world-first deployable bonnet system on its new XK.
If the car collides with a pedestrian, a sensor in the front bumper releases the bonnet in one-tenth of the time it takes to blink an eye.
A pyrotechnic ram with an acceleration rate of around 50 times the force of gravity lifts the 18kg bonnet in about 30 milliseconds. ( but not enough to lift u up to the air, so no worry)
If you still do not understand how it works, Top Gear has a video to explain. Watch it here
In addition, bumpers with crushed foam and a plastic covering are designed to avoid leg injuries, while advanced sensors are mounted in the front bumper to help discriminate between a pedestrian impact and any other possible collisions.
So Why Jaguar Build This??
Legislation in the European market requires manufacturers to commit to a two-phase introduction of a range of improvements on all new cars to improve pedestrian safety, and, according to Jaguar, the system meets Phase One of the legislation.(Air bag has become a compulsory safety requirement in many euro country, just why malaysia did not enforce it? Is our life not worth enough?)
I am just wondering, is the system smart enough to detect what object it knocked? Once it knocked pedestrian, it is ok for it to blow, but what if it knocked down with another car or some small animal such as dog?
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September 27th, 2005 at 08:55pm
tiger
Category : Car Tech, Gadget
Built in 512mb or 1GB capacity MP3 player. The larger capacity model stores up to 16 hours of music in MP3 format (they can also be loaded with 32 hours worth of WMA encoded music) and will play for up to 16 hours on a charge…Is Wireless and can protect you from UV rays.
The BMW MP3 Sunwear is $295 for the 512 MB model and $395 for the 1GB model, and are available at BMW dealerships, at www.bmw-online.com.
Are you tempting to have one too?
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