Automobile 2020

Vehicle Design and In-Vehicle Electronics

Vehicle design is the development of the appearance, and to some extent the ergonomics, of automobiles. Automotive design in this context is primarily concerned with developing the visual appearance or aesthetics of the vehicle, though it is also involved in the creation of the product concept. Vehicle Design incorporates several areas like Automotive Engineering Design, Advanced Car Body Design, New Chassis Concepts, Surface Technology etc.In-Vehicle Electronics or Vetronics is primarily the use of various electronic components for various purposes like active vehicle safety, engine control, chassis and transmission control, passenger comfort, entertainment systems. This incorporates electronics fields like Chassis System and Integration Technology, On Board Diagnostics/Prognostics/RFID, Automotive Analysis, Vehicle Architecture and Communication Networks, Advanced Driveline and Intelligent Chassis Controls, Vehicle Illumination and Solid State Lighting.