John Day's Automotive Electronics http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com Insight for Engineers Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:19:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ford to launch SiriusXM Internet radio app on SYNC® AppLink® http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ford-to-launch-siriusxm-internet-radio-app-on-sync-applink/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ford-to-launch-siriusxm-internet-radio-app-on-sync-applink/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:19:43 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15094
  • Ford SYNC AppLink first to add Spotify on-demand streaming music service
  • Ford SYNC AppLink offers voice control of smartphone apps
  • Ford announces AppLink 2.0; expands app developer program to Asia Pacific and Africa
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ford-to-launch-siriusxm-internet-radio-app-on-sync-applink/feed/ 0     Novotechnik touchless rotary position sensor for harsh environments http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/novotechnik-touchless-rotary-position-sensor-for-harsh-environments/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/novotechnik-touchless-rotary-position-sensor-for-harsh-environments/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:32:21 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15087
  • Novotechnik angle sensors designed for harsh environments
  • Novotechnik offers programming tool for rotary sensors
  • Novotechnik rotary position sensors feature programmable switches
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/novotechnik-touchless-rotary-position-sensor-for-harsh-environments/feed/ 0     Streamlining the driveline development process http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/streamlining-the-driveline-development-process/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/streamlining-the-driveline-development-process/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:54:40 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15079
  • Romax software streamlines driveline design
  • GKN Driveline acquires Getrag driveline products
  • STMicroelectronics announces 55nm embedded flash process technology for automotive microcontrollers
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/streamlining-the-driveline-development-process/feed/ 0     Livio launches Keys marketplace, FM Traffic Button http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/livio-launches-keys-marketplace-fm-traffic-button/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/livio-launches-keys-marketplace-fm-traffic-button/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:02:35 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15070
  • Livio Connect adds partners, offers “freemium” service
  • Livio Connect offers over-the-air firmware updates for OEM car stereos
  • Livio joins the GENIVI Alliance
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/livio-launches-keys-marketplace-fm-traffic-button/feed/ 0     Volvo launches noiseless electric buses http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/volvo-launches-noiseless-electric-buses/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/volvo-launches-noiseless-electric-buses/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:42:17 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15060
  • DENSO electric air-conditioning system for hybrid buses reduces compressor power consumption by half
  • Volvo launches Spotify via Sensus Connected Touch
  • Volvo selects Ener1 Li-Ion battery for C30 electric car
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/volvo-launches-noiseless-electric-buses/feed/ 0     Vishay Intertechnology extends VJ SMD automotive MLCC series http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/vishay-intertechnology-extends-vj-smd-automotive-mlcc-series/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/vishay-intertechnology-extends-vj-smd-automotive-mlcc-series/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:42:40 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15047
  • Vishay MLCCs with polymer terminations reduce failures from board-flex cracking
  • Vishay extends MC AT thin film resistor series with new case sizes, precision versions
  • Vishay 1500W surface-mount automotive TVS in TO-277A package features 1.1mm profile
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/vishay-intertechnology-extends-vj-smd-automotive-mlcc-series/feed/ 0     Ford cuts CO2 emissions 37 percent per vehicle http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ford-cuts-co2-emissions-37-percent-per-vehicle/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ford-cuts-co2-emissions-37-percent-per-vehicle/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:57:11 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15040
  • Johnson Controls’ AGM batteries power Ford Fusion Auto Start-Stop vehicle
  • Volkswagen commits to 95 g/km CO2 emissions by 2020
  • TI clock generator reduces component count up to 80 percent, BOM cost up to 50 percent
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ford-cuts-co2-emissions-37-percent-per-vehicle/feed/ 0     Tweddle sells connected services platform to Nuance http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/tweddle-sells-connected-services-platform-to-nuance/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/tweddle-sells-connected-services-platform-to-nuance/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:29 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15032
  • Nuance Voice Control for Automotive powers speech for QNX CAR application platform
  • UIE Automotive launches myCAR mobile technology platform
  • Nuance Dragon Drive enables Uconnect Access voice
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/tweddle-sells-connected-services-platform-to-nuance/feed/ 0     Ridgetop wireless sensor module measures vibration and temperature http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ridgetop-wireless-sensor-module-measures-vibration-and-temperature/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ridgetop-wireless-sensor-module-measures-vibration-and-temperature/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:45:24 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15022
  • Ridgetop Group joins Altera third-party IP program
  • EM Microelectronic integrated temperature sensor
  • Sierra Wireless adds GPS module, software plug-in for wireless asset tracking and automotive applications
    • ]]>     http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/ridgetop-wireless-sensor-module-measures-vibration-and-temperature/feed/ 0     Pininfarina selects Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE for concept car design http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/pininfarina-selects-dassault-3dexperience-for-concept-car-design/ http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/pininfarina-selects-dassault-3dexperience-for-concept-car-design/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:28:13 +0000 John Day http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com/?p=15006
  • Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform aids Tata Technologies eMO project
  • Dassault Systèmes announces V6 Release 2013 of its 3DEXPERIENCE platform
  • BMW uses IBM and Dassault software in digital design infrastructure
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