Getting there
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Fully integrated automobile navigation systems that ease driving have been developed. Examples of these in-car navigation systems are the Carin system from Philips and the TravelPilot from Blaupunkt of Germany. Both systems utilize Global Positioning System technology to select the ideal route to the chosen destination. The driver is then aided by aural and graphical instructions that appear on a Liquid Display Crystal screen.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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Automotive glass
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The latest window and mirror technologies are being installed in automobiles to improve visibility for drivers. BMW, for instance, is installing water and dirt-resistant windscreens in its automobiles which increases visibility in rain and snow and reduces glare and wiper blade wear. Nissan has also developed self-cleaning wing mirrors while Gentex Corp has created an auto-dimming aspheric mirror which removes blind spots.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1998
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Fighting chance
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Several UK companies welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the defense ministers of UK, Germany, Italy and Spain at the end of 1997 which signaled the beginning of the Eurofighter project. The project involves the joint production of the Eurofighter 200 military aircraft by the four countries. About 32 billion pounds sterling worth of contracts are at stake for the production of about 620 units.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1998
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