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July/August 2009 Newsletter
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A Third Path to Infotainment Software Reuse
Audi and EB (Elektrobit) are jointly developing a new infotainment software platform. EB will later offer the product to other carmakers, providing an alternative to Microsoft Auto and the Genivi open source, Linux-based platform.
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LEDs Will Dominate All Automotive Lighting—Eventually
In five years, LEDs will be the most energy efficient light source and a perfect fit for hybrids and electric vehicles. High prices, not technology, will limit LED headlamp applications for many more years.
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Magneti Marelli, The Company Profile
The Fiat subsidiary Magneti Marelli's most promising new electronics products are open infotainment systems including telematics and portable device connectivity. Fiat's control of Chrysler presents a huge opportunity for new business.
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U.S. Energy Policy No Boon to Diesels
New CAFE standards in the United States will have little effect on the demand for diesel cars. Volkswagen sees a growing market for diesels even while other carmakers scale back diesel programs in favor of hybrids.
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