Meritor WABCO GM Speaks on Innovation ROI and Advanced Safety at Commercial Vehicle Megatrends Conference
Improving driver and highway safety; increasing vehicle uptime; avoiding accidents and increasing fleet efficiency – these are four key areas of innovation that have the potential for return on investment, according to Meritor Wabco President and General Manager Jon Morrison.
Johnson Controls Study Looks for Female Perspective on Vehicle Interior Design
When choosing a vehicle, women want design options that offer flexibility, allow them to connect to the outside world and offer more storage space. These are some of the key findings from a study conducted by Johnson Controls (JCI) in the U.S. and Europe. The company will utilize the data to inspire and drive industrial design and new product development that meets the evolving needs of women. To explore women’s current values, motivations and concerns and to better understand how the female perspective influences interior vehicle needs, Johnson Controls conducted a qualitative research study. A multi-method research approach of individual interviews, duo in-home interviews and focus groups were conducted in Chicago, Boston, Germany and the Czech Republic in the fall of 2007.
ArvinMeritor to Develop On-Demand Power Steering Systems
ArvinMeritor has announced plans for its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group to develop and commercialize a series of hydraulically-coupled, electric power steering systems designed to outperform other electric power steering (EPS) systems.