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Advances in technologies are driven by many factors, but must align with market trends to be successful. An overview of global market trends affecting the automotive industry is presented. The trends of safety, comfort & convenience, and fuel economy/energy are discussed in more detail. Examples of advanced technologies that could be used to address the changing market environment are explained. Trends towards more environmentally friendly products and processes, as well as the vehicle manufacturers' interest in integrated modules, are discussed briefly.

In today's automotive industry, developing new products and systems is more important than ever before. Central to the creation of innovative products is technology development. However, managing technology development has often proven to be a difficult task for many American firms. This book provides instruction on how to make technology management more effective and efficient. It discusses several ways to leverage technology development to get more value with fewer resources. Alignment, globalization, centralization/decentralization, sourcing, co-development, technology intelligence, and intellectual property are all extensively covered. Advice is provided on how to ease implementation of these solutions, and several examples of the successes enjoyed by best-practice companies are detailed. Chapters cover: Global Trends in Automotive Systems Management of Technology Challenges in Automotive Technology Management Meeting Technology Management Challenges Best Practice Case Studies