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http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=109 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=109 TRW Introduces Integrated Electronic Control Panel The body control systems business unit of TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation introduced the next generation Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) that combines major interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures, and telematics. IECP shall enable automotive manufacturers to enhance car cabin styling and driver safety with simplified human machine interface Victor Peltola, director, sales and business development for TRW North America Body Control Systems notes that, 'The integrated control panel is truly a leap forward for automotive interior design and for the way people interact with vehicles. Technology advancements have led to an incredible array of personal communication devices as well as vehicle-based infotainment and telematics. Add these to traditional onboard systems and vehicle cockpits are being transformed into virtual command centers http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=108 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=108 New Ford Fiesta Production to begin in 2010 with European Hatchback added New Ford Fiesta small car for North America will now be produced at the companys transformed Cuautitlan Assembly Plant as announced. The production will begin in early 2010 and a sporty European hatchback model is being added to the North American lineup alongside the popular sedan. Transformation of the facility near Mexico City will begin this year, as the plant is converted from its current production of F-Series pickups for the Mexican market to small cars for all of North America. Company official announced the trio investments investments jointly with Mexico President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa. The new multi-plant development effort would involve $3 billion U.S.investment, and would include the support of local suppliers. It is Mexico's largest ever automotive investment. The moves are expected to create approximately 4,500 Ford jobs. Together with all direct and indirect employment at suppliers, the moves affect 30,000 jobs in Mexico.Customers responded very positively after seeing both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Verve small car concept,' said Mark Fields, president of The Americas, Ford Motor Company. 'We know the market is headed toward more small cars and crossovers. With our product and manufacturing flexibility, we will be able to offer both models and add production capacity http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=107 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=107 The Renault-Nissan Alliance Plans to Release Zero Emission Vehicles The Renault-Nissan alliance staged plans to mass market electric vehicles in Israel and Denmark in 2011. Nissan also plans to start selling electric vehicles in the US and Japan by the end of 2010. The alliance is also developing fuel cell powered vehicles, for which, prototypes are being tested. Nissans X-Trail fuel cell powered prototype is being tested for real world driving conditions. Renault has also developed a prototype named Scenic ZEV H2 that includes fuel cell stack, high pressure hydrogen storage tank and compact lithium-ion batteries produced by Nissan http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=106 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=106 Ford Introduces Amerigon Climate Control Seat (CCS) in King Ranch and Lariat Models Ford announced that Climate Control Seat (CCS) system developed by Amerigon Incorporated has been introduced in three distinctive high-end models of the 2009 Ford F-150 truck including new Lariat Platinum, the Lariat and the King Ranch models. The CCS system will be offered as a standard feature in Lariat Platinum and King Ranch models, while it will be optional in the Lariat model. Amerigon President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel R. Coker notes that, 'Being a part of the Ford F-150 truck line is a significant milestone for Amerigon. As America's best selling vehicle, the F-150 may be the best known brand in the world when it comes to trucks. It is certainly one of the most respected truck lines ever produced. Furthermore, to have CCS be a standard feature on the Lariat Platinum, designed to be Ford's most luxurious truck, and King Ranch models and a featured option on the Lariat model, speaks to the respect our seat system has earned in the automotive industry. We are without question very proud to be a part of the new designs for Fords best, most distinctive trucks http://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=104 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.autofocusasia.com/automotive_news/autofocus_news_archives.asp?NewsID=104 Apriso Introduces the First Warehouse Management System for Production Operations Management Apriso, a leading manufacturer of adaptive software solutions for manufacturing operations management introduced the first enterprise warehouse management system designed for manufacturers. The software, FlexNet Warehouse Management, is designed to enhance manufacturing ability and operations performance. FlexNet integrates warehouse operations with production processes which help in eliminating idle inventory and tracing product flow across production and supply chain. Steve Banker, director of supply chain management at ARC Advisory Group notes that, The implementation of a warehouse management system built from a manufacturers perspective offers a differentiated approach to extend Lean initiatives into the warehouse. Pull systems such as Kanban, Just in Time and Just in Sequence are common within best in class manufacturers. The implementation of a platform supporting business processes spanning production and material flows adds a new level of performance improvement, driving further waste from already Lean processes