Sofradir of Paris, France, which makes infrared detectors for military, space and commercial applications, will make four presentations on advances in next-generation infrared detectors in different wavelengths from the visible to far ...
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The attractive new façade covering the four towers at Sowwah Square in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District (CBD) provides another stunning example of the functional and structural capabilities of ...
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NXP Semiconductors has partnered with Australia-based Cohda Wireless to develop technology for the wireless communications between cars and traffic infrastructure, in Europe. The two companies are the first automotive electronics ...
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Volvo has revealed its newest safety feature, a world-first cyclist detection system, at the 2013 Geneva motor show. A development of the safety-conscious Swedish brand’s existing detection and auto brake technology, the new ...
The start of the new year typically means a host of automotive safety and traffic laws being added to the books.As you drive into 2013,be aware of these new laws in your state and surrounding areas and how they could affect your driving. ...
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This week's recall of 7.43 million Toyotas for a faulty power window switch that could catch fire has been billed as one of the largest in history. But how big is it really? It didn't even make the top 10, ranking only 16th on a list ...
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Car manufacturer Ford has recalled about 73,320 units of 2013 Ford Escape and 15,833 units of 2013 Ford Fusion due to engine overheating in the US and Canada. Both the SE and SEL models of Escape and Fusion those are equipped with the ...
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US carmaker Ford is recalling 2013 Ford Escape models powered by 1.6-litre engines due to engine compartment fuel line, which could split and leak fuel, causing an underhood fire. According to the carmaker, about 11,500 units of the ...
Automotive safety equipment manufacturer Autoliv has commenced construction of its new airbag propellant manufacturing facility in China. Being built with an investment of $33m, the new 200,000m2 facility will produce propellants locally ...
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Autoliv (ALV), a provider of automotive safety systems, has unveiled a new seatbelt concept, to further enhance vehicle occupant safety. The new seatbelt system, currently being launched on Renault's Twizy electric vehicle, adds the ...
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Swedish automotive safety systems manufacturer Autoliv is planning to invest about $13m to build a new processing facility at its Utah facility in the US. Built to meet demand for airbag gas generant, the new facility in Promontory is ...
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Panasonic has developed a millimeter-wave radar technology for next-generation traffic safety systems that enables to detect humans and vehicles in a range of several meters. This new radar technology allows for detecting objects outdoors ...
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Researchers hope they can sharply reduce the number of car accidents by enabling vehicles to communicate with each other--and they're putting the theory to the test in Ann Arbor,Mich. On Tuesday,researchers at the University of Michigan ...
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Since Thomas Edison perfected the electronic light bulb over 130 years ago, our ability of creating artificial illumination has brightened up the coldness of night. An evolution especially important as the automobile progressed, vehicle ...
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Since Thomas Edison perfected the electronic light bulb over 130 years ago, our ability of creating artificial illumination has brightened up the coldness of night. An evolution especially important as the automobile progressed, vehicle ...
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