It's a hot August day. You're in the car on the way to a wedding. You have the air conditioning blasting. But as the sun beats down through the...
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Erin Norton on July 27, 2017
There was a time when having air conditioning in your car was a luxury feature. Now, technology has progressed and air conditioning and other HVAC...
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Erin Norton on July 14, 2017
As the automotive industry continues to increasingly emphasize user-centered design philosophies, the wants, needs, and comfort of the actual humans...
Continue ReadingAutomotive Simulation is Driving Toward User-Centered Design
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Erin Norton on July 7, 2017
"How does it feel?" the car salesman asks as he leans over the open driver's side door. The prospective buyer returns a few good comments as well as...
Continue ReadingHow to Overcome the Challenges of Exhaust Simulation
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Erin Norton on May 25, 2017
The automotive industry has been struggling to accurately predict the thermal performance of a vehicle’s exhaust system for the better part of 15...
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