NEW RESEARCH QUESTIONS

NEW RESEARCH QUESTIONS:

IS THERE A NICHE?

YES, HYBRID SUPPLIER

WHERE IS THE PAIN?

100 FORD PATENTS
21 LICENSED TOYOTA PATENTS FOR SOFTWARE
350 TOYOTA

NISSAN WILL USE THEM ALL


RAPID AND VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING
COMPUTER SIMULATION
SOFTWARE, WIRING AND HARDWARE
The software and computerized controllers that make everything work effectively are the key to a hybrid.


http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/87/ford.html


http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000039&refer=columnist_levin&sid=azDp8xWV5rsU

http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosinsider/0403/11/autos-87820.htm

Development of vehicle dynamics management system for hybrid vehicles: ECB system for improved environmental and vehicle dynamic performance
Soga, Masayuki (Toyota Motor Corporation); Shimada, Michihito; Sakamoto, Jyun-Ichi; Otomo, Akihiro Source: JSAE Review, v 23, n 4, October, 2002, p 459-464
Database: Compendex

Gain without pain
Anon Source: Automotive Engineer (London), v 25, n 10, Nov, 2000, p 55-57
ISSN: 0307-6490 CODEN: EUENDA
Publisher: Professional Engineering Publishing Ltd.

Building the bridge to hydrogen cars
Chizek, Philip D. (Fuel Cells/Hydrogen Vehicle Program, SMT Lab I, Ford Motor Company) Source: Platinum Metals Review, v 48, n 2, April, 2004, p 60
ISSN: 0032-1400 CODEN: PTMRA3
Publisher: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company