Automotive Engineering International 2007-03-01
- Cars become more understanding
Software and hardware advances are enabling voice-recognition technologies to rise to industry challenges. - Wanted: Broader knowledge, new skills
Continuous learning is a must for engineers to meet greater technology and productivity challenges -- and boost their own marketability. - Seeing green
Environmental and cost benefits are driving the auto industry to adopt materials derived from renewable sources such as soybeans and corn. - Searching for fossil-fuel alternatives
Future engine and drivetrain programs at Volkswagen are focused on alternative fuels and radical changes to engine combustion, but the battery may yet provide the light at the end of the technology tunnel. - Emissions rules keep labs humming
As long as there are regulations, engineers and technicians will be busy running tests in laboratories. - Low cost, but not cheap
Cars engineered for developing markets are designed to be less expensive, but they don't skimp on safety or environmental features. - Toyota adds Asian flavor to SAE 2007 World
Congress
Japanese host company looks to take steps toward sustainability at the April 16-19 event.
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