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IT WILL soon be possible to charge the batteries of an electric car while it is driving at 120km/h, as recently demonstrated in France using wireless inductive chargers. A number of late-model cars feature inductive charging for compatible smartphones, while several electric concept cars have also included a beefed-up version of this technology to preview … Continue reading WIRELESS EV CHARGING AT 120KM/H

His business, Auto AC Equipment, is an authorised warranty repairer for the Robinair and Ariazone brands, holding the title of Australia’s largest spare parts stockist for Robinair. Most of Greg’s work is in the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast areas, with the majority done on-site because his vehicle carries most parts on-board.  He has … Continue reading MEET THE MEMBERS

WHEN you shut down the internal combustion engine (ICE) on a hybrid or plug-in hybrid at every stop sign or red light how do you keep the alternator spinning? We still need a constant 12 volt source don’t we? That little 12 volt battery has a larger brother that helps out, not only when the … Continue reading HYBRID POWER ELECTRONICS: DC-DC CONVERTERS

APPLYING a coating to the material a component is made from can alter its thermal properties. Nano coatings are under development that variously increase surface area, reduce trapped vapour that causes critical heat flux, prevent the build-up of impurities, inhibit corrosion and restrict ice formation. Earlier this year, a team engineers at the of University … Continue reading COOLING WITHOUT ENERGY

VASA, Redarc, CoolDrive and the RAA have put together an exciting training event in Adelaide on Saturday July 29. The day will start with some training in select Redarc products ahead of an exclusive tour of its world-class manufacturing facility, followed by a detailed session about the design and installation of auxiliary power supply systems … Continue reading DC POWER AND AC GAS

VEHICLE repair information aggregator Autodata has changed hands for £340 million ($A550.5m), sold to Texas-based conglomerate Solera Holdings that also owns smash repair software specialist Audatex plus a number of global automotive, home ownership and digital identity businesses. Solera chairman and CEO Tony Aquila recognised the fact vehicles are being driven longer than ever before … Continue reading AUTODATA ACQUIRED BY SOLERA HOLDINGS

The Expo is a great opportunity for VASA to raise its profile and strengthen ties among the automotive industry, engage with existing members and recruit new ones. SightGlass News readers are encouraged to attend the Expo and visit VASA representatives on stand T36. A number of VASA member companies and affiliated organisations will also be … Continue reading AFTERMARKET EXPO PREVIEW