Interiors: Automotive Engineering International Online http://www.sae.org/mags/aei/inter Get the latest content from the Interiors section of SAE Automotive Engineering International Online Magazine. Message sent: don’t text while driving http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7182 Although the engineering/technology community has and will have a large impact regarding the problem of driver distraction—with that impact having negative and positive poles—it’s the vastly larger community of typical drivers who will determine whether the problem grows or dissipates. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:33:53 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7182 2009-11-17T15:33:53Z Aftermarket brings connected vehicles to market sooner http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7183 The future of automotive connectivity, which entails the further integration of automotive and consumer electronics as well as vehicle infrastructure integration, was discussed at a Driving Connected technology briefing seminar at the 2009 SEMA Show. Paramount for that integration to occur is open architectures. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:31:19 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7183 2009-11-12T15:31:19Z Three cars in one via systems integration http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7061 During the 14th International Electronics Systems for Motor Vehicles Congress at Baden-Baden (Germany), Continental revealed a completely new approach to making complex vehicle functions easily accessible to the driver. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:22:57 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7061 2009-11-09T21:22:57Z ABD steers for added test efficiency http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7152 Anthony Best Dynamics' new SR60 Torus has been designed to decrease test setup time, aid vehicle operation, and enhance the safety of vehicle handling tests. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:04:31 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/7152 2009-11-09T21:04:31Z Convincing faux-leather interior door panel skins are plastic http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6846 2010 Taurus SHO doors feature spray polyurethane skins that mimic hand-wrapped leather down to the surface, stitching, and draping details. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:40:29 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6846 2009-11-04T21:40:29Z Thermal management challenges in EVs http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6970 Due to the lack of waste heat, electric vehicles need an auxiliary heat source; however, this should not impact vehicle range. During the Frankfurt Motor Show, Eberspächer presented options for diverse thermal management solutions. So far all technologies have strengths and weaknesses. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:12:20 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6970 2009-09-30T17:12:20Z