The SEMA Vehicle Technology Center (VTC) and Technology Briefing Seminar (TBS) program are designed to connect members to the benefits
of vehicle technology and performance product development solutions, resources and partnerships.
Ford Global Technologist John Ellis visits SEMA Central to discuss the future
of vehicle technology integration, including SEMA's new Vehicle Electronics Program.
The former Head of Aerodynamics for the McLaren Racing, and now Head
of Vehicle Technology for McLaren Automotive, Simon Lacey, was responsible for the aero performance: «The astonishing downforce actually makes driving easier as well as faster,» says Lacey.
Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews John Waraniak, SEMA's vice president
of vehicle technology, during the 2015 SEMA Show.
During the week, the group held a general membership meeting that included a presentation on technology by John Waraniak, SEMA vice president
of vehicle technology, and another by Dietz, who discussed the history and future of testing standard J2530.
The SEMA Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminar (TBS) program is designed to connect members to the benefits
of vehicle technology and performance product - development solutions, resources and partnerships.
That notion has been buttressed in recent SEMA - member commentaries such as those contained in this issue's «Truck, SUV & Off - Road Gear» (see p. 24) listings, and this issue contains an extensive look at the topic featuring many insights from SEMA Vice President
of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak (see p. 84).
To dig deeper into the fundamentals, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President
of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.
SEMA's Vice President
of Vehicle Technology on the State of Advanced Vehicle Technology and What's to Come
The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN), in partnership with the SEMA Garage, is developing a series
of Vehicle Technology Resource Alerts (Tech Alerts).
Part
of the Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show, «The Future of Motorsports and Performance» forum features frontline experts providing insight on the importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.
SEMA Vice President
of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak covers the current state of advanced vehicle technology.
However, experiencing the Vehicle Technology Center and attending the Technology Briefing Seminars at the SEMA Show are great opportunities for members to learn firsthand about the impact
of vehicle technology on their business and the resources and benefits available to them.
Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) 4 Sessions to Help You Stay Ahead
of Vehicle Technology
The SEMA Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminar program is designed to connect SEMA members to the benefits
of vehicle technology and performance product - development solutions, resources and partnerships.
In addition, a series
of Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminars will help unravel emerging OEM technologies and government regulations immediately impacting aftermarket businesses and products.
ETTN is also pleased to be powering several educational sessions that come highly recommended for network members and anyone attending the SEMA Show who wants to stay on the cutting edge
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«It's going to be important that we stay on top
of both vehicle technology and the new technologies that change the way we do business,» she said.
A unique combination of driver assistance systems and mobility services places the new BMW 7 Series at the forefront
of vehicle technology, entertaining, assisting and protecting the occupants.
An engaging, mobile friendly course for Delphi — a global supplier
of vehicle technology — created by Elucidat's US partner, Learning Evolution.
The rapid advancement
of vehicle technology is dramatically altering transportation models around the world.
Many
of the vehicle technologies demonstrated are not yet available in the U.S.
In the early years, Nissan was very concerned that LEAF buyers get accurate information, and they were particulary careful about any chance someone would purchase a LEAF and have a driving habit in excess
of the vehicles technologies.
And again the New York Energy Research and Development Authority is going to be a leader out there, trying to incentivize the private sector to try to bring about the kind
of vehicle technologies that we all know we need, and we need to get out there and show everyone that this can be done.
Not exact matches
While Musk's stated reason for the policy shift is to promote «the advancement
of electric
vehicle technology,» business analysts suggested that it was an economically necessary maneuver for the company.
«For electric
vehicles in China, we have a new
technology model every two years,» says Dong Yang, a high - ranking Communist Party official at the China Association
of Automotive Manufacturers, the auto lobby.
«That's going to lead to a lot
of savings in
vehicle maintenance and fuel,» says Brice Jamieson, Elix's director
of technology.
Mojio You've probably heard
of car insurance companies that install
technology on
vehicles to monitor things like how often you use the car, how fast you drive, etc..
Curran is hesistant to pinpoint exactly what kinds
of ideas 92Y is looking for, but she says concepts such as 3 - D printing and driverless -
vehicle technology fall into the realm.
Waymo CEO John Krafcik speaks to CNBC's Phil LeBeau about the driverless
technology company's partnership with Jaguar as well as the outlook for the safety
of autonomous
vehicle programs in the wake
of the fatal Uber accident.
This is precisely why his Grantham Foundation has aggressively invested in alternative transportation
technologies, such as the lithium - ion battery systems expected to drive mass - market adoption
of electric
vehicles.
• Ushr Inc., a Livonia, Mich. - based provider
of high - definition mapping
technology and software for autonomous and semi-autonomous
vehicles, raised $ 10 million in Series A funding.
«In order for
technology like Autopilot to be safe, all cars must be outfitted with a simple communication device — perhaps a combination
of a camera or GPS at the front
of the
vehicle — even if they're not self - driving,» said Oren Abadi, CEO
of Abadi Motors, a luxury car retailer in New Jersey.
«We have a long history
of testing new
technology — including alternative - fuel trucks — and we are excited to be among the first to pilot this new heavy - duty electric
vehicle,» a Walmart spokesperson told Fortune in an email.
Instead
of lengthy waits at rental car counters, Zipcar pioneered the use
of technology that allowed customers to reserve cars online, using membership cards to unlock
vehicles at specific locations.
It's unclear how Google will commercialize its self - driving
technology, and Tesla is both attempting to merge with solar - panel installer SolarCity and meet a 2016
vehicle - delivery target
of 80,000 to 90,000 cars.
I'm interested in
technology that will contribute to lightening our footprint on the world, and one
of those I see with potential is obviously a low - to no - emitting
vehicle.
By the end
of 2017, nearly one million
vehicles were using Geotab
technology, and the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security was among the high - profile names added to Geotab's list
of customers.
The separate partnerships announced Thursday are a milestone for Aurora's founders, Sterling Anderson, Drew Bagnell, and Chris Urmson, all early pioneers
of the
technology who led autonomous
vehicles programs at Google (goog), Tesla (tsla), and Uber (uber).
Engine
technology developer Orbital Corporation has been named the preferred supplier
of engines and propulsion systems for Boeing's ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle.
Blockchain
technology, the
vehicle of cryptocurrency, is acquiring such renown for potential that any business associating itself with the term can attract new investment overnight.
Continuing improvements in the range and quality
of wi - fi routers, plus the continuing incorporation
of wireless
technology into cars, also mean that users won't have connectivity problems downloading content into their
vehicles by the time the machines become fully automated.
Perth - based
technology company DTI Group has won a contract to supply its CCTV surveillance systems on light rail
vehicles in the US city
of Dallas, Texas, with the value
of the deal worth up to $ 11.6 million.
It launched the latest iteration
of its cornerstone tracking device — the GO8 LTE, which offers advanced GPS
technology, G - force monitoring, engine and battery health assessments and in -
vehicle audible coaching.
Non-driving tasks are less important in inter-city bus driver jobs, so autonomous
vehicle technology is likely to take many
of those jobs.
The
technologies will gradually become cheaper anyway, so expect to see more
of them to appear on newer mass - market
vehicles.
Ford is trying to solve the problem with experimental self - driving
technology that lets drivers step out
of the car and leave their
vehicle it to park itself.
Did the
vehicle stand out from the sea
of competition, particularly when it comes to
technology?
The
technology, which is widely available in luxury
vehicles by other manufacturers, is already an option for one
of Ford's European models.
The goal
of the incentive is to demonstrate market acceptance and bolster Elio's application for the DOE's Advanced
Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program.