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
