Automotive Engineering International 2007-08-01
- Toyota rationalizes IMV
The Executive Chief Engineer in charge of the broad range of multipurpose vehicles for developing markets discusses local optimization of one global vehicle architecture. - Honda builds a better FCX
The recently revealed concept car previews the ambitious and radically new fuel-cell-powered car that the company will launch and lease in 2008 in the U.S. and Japan. - Denso turns up the heat
Japan's largest supplier is developing environmentally friendly products, such as its flagship HVAC systems to make customer vehicles cooler but more efficient. - Sitting pretty
Aesthetics merge with safety and ergonomics in that "simple" yet essential automotive system: the seat. - Shifting forward
Faster processors, enhanced sensors yield better transmissions with smoother gear changes. - Finishing strong
Combining high strength with formability, today's new steels support development of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles--without compromising safety, cost, or performance.
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