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September 2008

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Features

Looking forward to safer highways
New camera technologies, along with better algorithms and software, are enabling the move to active-safety systems that warn and then take control of vehicles in dangerous situations.

Fuel-cell futures
Eager to find alternative-propulsion solutions, automakers are betting that renewed emphasis on fuel-cell vehicles will pay off in the long run, with the latest examples aiming to prove higher-volume production feasibility.

Consensus building on refrigerant type
The hydrofluoro-olefin refrigerant HFO-1234yf has emerged as Europe's favored R-134a replacement, but some prefer R-744.

Strengthening the link through software
The next generation of simulation tools could help better synchronize manufacturing engineering and product design.

NVH challenges get tougher
Though one of the more complex disciplines within automotive engineering, designing for good noise, vibration, and harshness characteristics can enhance safety by reducing driver fatigue and bring to the most modest of cars a perception of high quality.

Planning for the future
At Mazda North America, well-executed product planning involves trend forecasting, market-data interpretation, and a vehicle-development program built for flexibility.

Departments

Global Vehicles
International correspondents contribute to this department, which spotlights vehicle developments occurring in all major automotive producing regions; features interviews with engineers and executives of the car and systems manufacturers from around the world.

Featuring:
• Raptor concept gobbles ethanol
• The Eagle becomes Evora
• Insignia is GME's badge of courage
• Ford focuses on the RS
• Honda shows OSM in London

Technology Report

Featuring:
• A heavy-duty focus on emissions
• PSA, Mitsubishi go electric in Russia

Electronics

Featuring:
• Speedy FlexRay advances slowly
• Smart power pushes LEDs into mainstream
• VII highway communication system gains momentum
• Thieves cannot outrun OnStar

Testing & Simulation
Spotlights technical innovations in the areas of testing equipment and services, as well as in the use of computers in passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and motorcycle design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing Solutions
Teaming to cut delivery time, accommodate trends like modularity, and design/build cars for emerging markets, engineering and manufacturing look to maximize efficiencies. Highlighted are new manufacturing breakthroughs, processes, technologies, and products to keep both camps abreast of possible solutions.

Product Briefs
The magazine's second most highly rated department in terms of usefulness; features short summaries and information on the latest new components.

Regulation and Standards
Includes the latest proposals and rulemaking from government agencies and standards-developing organizations from around the world, focusing on safety, air and fuel quality, and fuel economy.

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