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Special to DVN-I by Shammika Wickramasinghe Display Week 2024 took place on 14-16 May in San Jose, California, with thousands of industry experts and guests attending. Our three-part coverage includes a short summary; this present in-depth article, and a complete DVN Report has been published earlier this week. The event featured 95 technical sessions, with…
Antolin and Via Optronics showcased their new co-created display technology, called Sunrise, at Display Week in the German Pavilion. See DVN coverage of Sunrise. Antolin is a supplier well known to the DVN community, and Via provides interactive display solutions for applications in which functionality and durability are critical differentiating factors. Their customizable technology is…
Hitachi Astemo provides advanced mobility solutions in the areas of electric powertrains for automobiles, advanced chassis, autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance systems, and systems for motorcycles. They’re working on a steer-by-wire research project to replace the steering wheel with an innovative next-generation steering system. The directional input device developed for this project can be operated with…
GM has filed a patent for a new system capable of assessing the mental wellbeing of vehicle occupants while driving, then acting to mitigate a potentially negative outcome. The patent describes a system that integrates various advanced technologies to monitor and assess the mental wellbeing of the driver. The patent also mentions an ADAS that…
The VW Atlas two-row midsize crossover features innovative interior illumination and design in a spacious, comfortable cabin. There’s backlit trim on the instrument panel with laser-etched carbon fiber-lookalike trim and ambient lighting. At night or in dim lighting, a Cross Sport callout is visible, surrounded by a field of dots and dashes. Ambient lighting can…
Cupra has fully natural-fiber seatbacks in their new Born VZ electric vehicle. The new high-performance material is developed from flax-based composites, and can be seamlessly integrated into production of the Sabelt-manufactured bucket seats to halve emissions. It also lightens the vehicle to reduce energy demand, and offers end-of-life recyclability. Bcomp’s (see DVN Interior coverage) high-performance…
During the IFAT Munich trade fair, which ran from 13 to 17 May, Covestro focused on waste management and recycling technologies. The company’s objective is to enhance their material cycles and increase the recycling of plastic waste. As part of this effort, they have registered as a waste dealer to meet the legal requirements to…
Automotive supplier Yanfeng and specialty material solutions provider Trinseo have announced a collaboration to develop automotive interior materials that align with automakers’ circular economy targets and the 2030 end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements. The collaboration focuses on accelerating the market launch of circular materials for automotive interiors through mechanical recycling and dissolution process technology. Yanfeng and…
The Skye, an electric all-terrain sports car created by Callum Designs, was shown in public for the first time at Concours on Savile Row in London on 22-23 May. Ahead of the debut, Callum shared renderingss of the design intention for the Skye’s interior. The enclosed cabin is designed in a 2+2 formation, with a…
The GAC M8 has an electromagnetic suspension system that adjusts damping forces in real-time, which GAC claims provides a smooth ride over various road conditions to enhance handling and passenger comfort. 360° all around airbags (GAC image) The M8 comes with a ‘360° all-round airbag matrix’ that includes a rear windscreen airbag, a claimed first…
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