The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has established a new council to support the components industry beyond the manufacturing exit of Ford, Holden and Toyota over the next two years. Chaired by Dayco Australia managing director Arnold Mouw, the Automotive Products Manufacturers and Exporters Council (APMEC) was set up to fill the gap left by … Continue reading APMEC to fill FAPM void
Developed countries have an equally critical role as developing countries in addressing the serious economic, social and environmental problems associated with food waste, according to experts at the recent World Cold Chain Summit to Reduce Food Waste. Around 130 delegates from 35 countries attended the two-day summit in Singapore, where global leaders in the supply … Continue reading Cold chain vs food waste
A new ‘smart fabric’ billed as providing a form of climate-control air-conditioning for the wearer looks to have potential for use in car seat upholstery. Scientists at the VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland claim to have developed a new high-volume production method for hot embossing microscopic channel structures onto large areas of plastic film … Continue reading Wearable AC tech for car upholstery?
German parts giant Continental used the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to demonstrate its latest work in “intelligent glass control” – or self-dimming window glass – which could have a major impact on the HVAC sector by reducing the load on the vehicle’s air conditioning unit. Continental claims the latest technology allows it … Continue reading Smart Glass could reduce AC loads
Toyota’s fourth-generation Prius due to launch in Australia in March breaks new ground for the pioneering hybrid car in a number of areas, including a more energy-efficient automatic air-conditioning system from Denso. According to the Japanese parts supplier, the system in the new Prius uses a more efficient electric compressor and an ejector-integrated evaporator, which … Continue reading New Toyota Prius AC system is 18% more efficient
Big automotive presence at CES highlights need for IT skills The fact that car manufacturers and suppliers are now must-see exhibitors at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) highlights the huge, high-speed collision currently occurring between transportation and technology. Take a step back from the dazzling lights in Las Vegas and the 3600-plus companies clambering … Continue reading Computers on wheels in Vegas
The global automotive HVAC market is expected to be worth $US22.12 billion ($A32.23b) by 2022 – up from $US11.68 billion ($A17.02b) in 2014 – with the Asia-Pacific region providing the backbone for future growth, according to a new study by Californian-based Grand View Research. Ongoing vehicle sales growth in all-important developing markets such as China … Continue reading Strong automotive HVAC sector growth forecast
French automotive parts supplier Valeo has forged a deal with private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs to acquire global air-conditioning systems specialist Spheros. According to Valeo, the acquisition – the cost of which was not disclosed – will enable the company to capitalise on an anticipated annual growth rate of more than five per cent in … Continue reading Valeo to acquire bus HVAC maker
Delphi is among a number of leading automotive component suppliers investing heavily in 48-volt electrical systems for hybrid cars in the quest for improved fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide emissions. Citing figures from Global Insight IHS predicting that 48-volt systems are expected to be used in more than 95 per cent of the world’s … Continue reading 48-volt auto-AC systems coming
Australia needs to act swiftly to avoid the risk of cyberattacks on increasingly computerised vehicles in readiness for the impending arrival of self-driving vehicles and intelligent transport systems, according to academics from QUT in Queensland. Presenting his paper entitled Security Issues for Future Intelligent Transport Systems at the recent Australasian Road Safety Conference on Queensland’s Gold Coast, … Continue reading Act now or face hackers taking control of cars: QUT
