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4 Innovative Vw Parts

Volkswagen the German manufacturer of automobiles are well known for their innovative technologies. Recently four VW models at once were awarded the best grade of “top safety pick” in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety”. Volkswagen did not stop finding new technologies to make cars ride safer and operate more efficiently. VW has introduced 4 new innovative parts. These VW parts promise more Innovative and intelligent comfort than ever.

4. The TSI

The new TSI engine is equipped with a turbocharger and a supercharger in combination. Its downsizing leads to economy with 14 more power than the 2.0 FSI but consuming 5 less fuel. The mechanical compressor operates at low engine speeds below 2400 rpm to increase lowend power the turbocharger engages at middle revs a clutch disengages the supercharger which will then be bypassed once the turbocharger reaches sufficient speed to provide boost above 3500 rpm.

3. The Intelligent 4MOTION

The 4MOTION system is an intelligent 4 wheel drive mechanism that improves traction and provides a reassuring sense of safety even in bad weather or on rough roads which enhances driving pleasure. Currently this 4MOTION system is only available with VW models like Golf R32 Tiguan Passat V6 Highline Passat R36 and Touareg. This technology will be made available in all the cars that VW manufactures in future.

2. The Dual Clutch Gearbox

The Dual Clutch Gear box DSG is a new VW part that combines the sportiness and fuelefficiency of a manual transmission with the comfort of an automatic transmission. Volkswagen is the first manufacturer to develop a dualclutch gearbox ready for production. DSG engineers revolutionized gearbox design by matching the agility and fun of a manual transmission with the ease and convenience of an automatic. With the DSG there is virtually no interruption to power traction or acceleration. And as an additional benefit the DSG transmission has significantly lower fuel consumption in comparison with a conventional automatic transmission.

1. RNS510The latest Innovation

The RNS510 an optional VW part is a stateofart navigation system for Volkswagens. Easily operated using a touch sensitive display the highresolution screen displays maps and delivers brilliant color photo and video quality. Travel maps can be viewed in 2D topographic or 3D birds eye view and a splitscreen feature is also available making it even easier to choose the right route to your destination. With an impressive 30GB of hard drive capacity and builtin DVD drive your MP3/WMA music library and navigation data is available at your fingertips.

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3m Announces Launch Of New Technology

3M has been a leader in its class for years now and it has done so by developing and manufacturing products which will be very useful for consumers. Recently the company’s subsidiary 3M Touch Systems Inc. announced that they have launched the MicroTouch Flex Capacitive Touch Sensors in the United States market.

The said product is a polyesterbased capacitive touch screen which can be used on electronic products such as personal navigation systems. Navigation systems are widely used today in the auto industry and the launch of the new technology is expected to make modern navigational system more efficient and convenient to use.

Chris Tsourides Mobile Products Business Unit Manager at 3M had this to say: “We are very excited to provide the mobile handheld industry with a highperformance touch screen solution that will enhance its product offering and brand image. With global demand exploding for touchenabled mobile devices 3Ms highvolume roll form production of MicroTouch Flex Capacitive Touch Sensors should help address the increasing demand for touch screen sensors.”

According to The Auto Channel the new product from 3M is the result of applying Indium Tin Oxide patterns on polyester film. The latter is designed to be lightweight thus making it cost effective. The resulting product is a lightweight touch sensor which can contain as much as 72000 sensors. That amount though depends on the size of the screen.

Kelly Devin Flex Capacitive Business Development Manager with 3m Touch Systems had this to say: “Since Flex Capacitive Sensors are manufactured through a continuous roll form production process this helps device manufacturers manage their component supply chain from the prototype phase to pilot scale and full scaleup. Our ability to produce touch sensors on rolls means our customer scan get the quantities they need when they need them.”

“A filmbased sensor like Flex Capacitive allows product designers to explore new and unique industrial designs beyond the limitations of traditional square or rectangular touch sensor shapes” added Devin. “As personal mobile devices continue to converge touch sensor design freedom helps provide product manufacturers a greater ability to differentiate their products.”

The advantages of using 3M’s new technology will surely be taken into consideration by automakers and auto parts manufacturers especially electronic ones. Although navigational systems are not yet as important to a motorist as Acura engine parts they are becoming more and more attractive to consumers. This means that in the near future this product by 3M will be used on most vehicles.

About the writer:  Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.

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