Interior/Cabin

Executive Viewpoints: Keeping cool in 2020 Although there is no crystal ball for our industry, SPAL—always a leader in advanced cooling systems—is continuously innovating products in preparation for the off-highway mobility world of tomorrow. As we head into 2020 and beyond, SPAL sees the demand for efficient distributed cooling systems greatly increasing. Read full story

The future is bright for LEDs Beyond “fueling” auxiliary power systems, solar energy could be harnessed in the future for vehicle lighting. Imagine walking outside with a light strip, slapping it on the side of your vehicle, and that’s it—no holes, no wires, no maintenance—while meeting federal requirements. Rick Bozich of Grote Industries shared that scenario in discussing the possibilities of its new 1-mm (0.04-in) -thick LightForm LED technology. Read full story

Noise reduction goes green The sound-deadening headliner in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse uses padding made from discarded cardboard packaging containers. It is the first General Motors application of Federal-Mogul's QuietShield GRN. Applications for QuietShield GRN are also appropriate for other industries, including aerospace. Read full story

Customized test rigs used for in-development technology A suspension supplier took the customization route to obtain a comprehensive apparatus for testing and verifying in-development technology for passenger vehicles. Read full story